Become an ARVC Member

 

JOIN THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RV PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) team is here to help your business grow! As a leader in the outdoor hospitality industry, ARVC is dedicated to helping our members with education, networking, business and marketing tools, member-only benefits and discounts, and advocacy at all levels.

Select the membership that best fits your business below.

We are a community committed to the growth and success of the outdoor hospitality industry! National ARVC welcomes all private RV parks/resorts, campgrounds and glamping businesses as members. Benefits of membership include: 

Business Development 

Marketing 

  • Reach more customers with a complimentary member listing on our consumer-facing website and mobile app, GoCampingAmerica.com. GoCampingAmerica is visited by millions of campers each year and is the exclusive resource for campers visiting GoRVing.com

Advocacy & Support  


  • National ARVC has strength in numbers, which makes us better equipped to fight off legislative and regulatory threats. Our public affairs team monitors all state and national policy issues on a daily basis in an effort to eliminate burdensome regulations and help drive legislative outcomes that are in your best interest.
  • We have your back! Call us if you need industry connections or help with local ordinances, guest issues, regulations, etc.   

Knowledge Gain 

  • Connect with fellow industry peers NOW on our collaborative Facebook group, Campfire Voices;
  • View on-demand recordings or join us on the last Thursday of each month for the ARVC Webinar Series;
  • Enjoy discounts on industry-leading educational opportunities, such as:
    • National School of RV Park and Campground Management: Enhance your skills through a high-quality educational program focusing on business management principles and practices specific to the outdoor hospitality industry.
    • NFPA 1194 Completion Certificate Course: Knowledge of the NFPA 1194 is vital if you are planning to build, remodel or expand. These standards are developed and maintained by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and serve as a road map for what you should and shouldn’t do.
    • Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE): The outdoor hospitality industry’s premier annual show hosted by National ARVC and focused on education and networking. 

We would love to welcome you into the ARVC community! 

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Have questions about membership? Contact us! 

Associate membership is $299/year/per individual and is specifically for those interested in learning more about the outdoor hospitality industry or looking to purchase or build an RV park/resort, glamping resort or campground. Membership includes:  
 
Business Development 

  • Convenient access to 10+ years of industry reports and economic impact data;
  • Ready-to-use templates, SOPs, ADA guides, toolkits and more in the ARVC Resource Center;
  • A vast marketplace of suppliers (consultants, real estate services, financing & more); and a
  • Complimentary subscription to  ARVCNews, our biweekly industry e-newsletter.  


Advocacy & Support  

  • We have your back! Call us if you need industry connections or help with codes, ordinances, planning and zoning, etc.  

  • ARVC’s public affairs team monitors all state and national policy issues/legislation on a daily basis in an effort to eliminate burdensome regulations and help drive legislative outcomes that are in your best interest. 


Knowledge Gain 

  • Connect with fellow industry peers NOW via our collaborative Facebook group, Campfire Voices; 

  • Join us on the last Thursday of each month for the ARVC Webinar Series or view on-demand recordings at your convenience; 
  • Enjoy member-only discounts on industry-leading educational opportunities, such as:
    • NFPA 1194 Completion Certificate Course: knowledge of the NFPA 1194 is vital if you are planning to build, remodel or expand. These standards are developed and maintained by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and serve as your road map as you purchase or build your RV park/resort, glamping resort or campground.
    • Prospective Owners Workshop (POW!): a crash course on ownership, POW! is a fully interactive workshop designed to help you on the path towards a successful park opening.
    • Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE): the industry’s premier annual show focused on education and networking. 


Questions? Want to discuss the benefits or where are you in the process? Connect with the ARVC team via “chat” on arvc.org, email us at membership@arvc.org or call us at 303-681-0401. 

Associate membership is $299/person/year effective Jan. 4, 2022.

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Supplier Council members are trusted partners offering products and services to maintain and enhance campgrounds and RV Parks. As a member you will have direct access to relevant customers.

Exposure

A listing in our online Marketplace on arvc.org. This includes:

  • Placement in up to 3 predefined categories
  • Your full-color company logo
  • A short company description (up to 250 Characters)
  • A long company description (up to 1,690 characters)
  • Full company contact information with links to your website

Resources

Our resources will keep you up-to-date with association news and events, government affairs and other important issues affecting the RV park and campground industry.

  • Subscription to ARVCNews, our biweekly e-newsletter.
  • Monthly webinar series.
  • Yearly trends and insights report
  • Member mailing list.
  • Education and networking opportunities.

Discounts

  • Reach your target market with discounts on advertising rates. Learn more about advertising opportunities at arvc.org/advertise.
  • Get special pricing to exhibit at the annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo, the only national conference and expo devoted to the RV park and campground industry.

Still need more Information? Contact our membership team if you have any questions about how ARVC can help your business.

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National ARVC Campground Memberships

State Map with Updates

PARTNERING MEMBERSHIP
AK, AZ, CO, CT, GA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, SC, SD, VA
– In these states, you’re fortunate also to have the support of a state association. To join National ARVC, you must join and pay dues directly to your state association, granting access to membership at the state and national levels.  

YOUR CHOICE MEMBERSHIP
LA, NH, NJ, VT, WI – In these states, National membership and state-level membership are separate. You can:
1. Join National ARVC.
2. Join your state association.
3. Join both! This is the best option for being connected, informed, and successful. We highly encourage membership at the state and national levels.

 

DIRECT MEMBERSHIP
ALAR, CA, DE, FL, HI, IA, ID, KY, MN, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV, WY – In these states, direct membership is available to any private or public RV park/resort, campground, or glamping business. You will join National ARVC directly. Direct member dues are a $152 fee + $1.41/per rentable site (511+ sites = $874 max cap).  

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
International membership is available to private or public RV park/resort, campground, or glamping businesses outside the United States. International member dues are a flat fee of $225/per year.  

View the map to see what type of membership is available in your state. Then click on the Campground Members tab, click “Become A Member Today,” and select your state under the drop-down menu to begin the join process. We look forward to welcoming you into the National ARVC community!
 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
There are no state or geographic location requirements for Associate membership. You may join directly with National ARVC from the “Associate Member” drop-down above.  

SUPPLIER COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
There are no state or geographic location requirements for Supplier Council membership. You may join as a Supplier Council member directly with National ARVC from the “Supplier Council Member” drop-down above.  

Questions about this process? Contact us here

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) is an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)6 organization. Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions, but a percentage may be deductible as business expenses.