Campground Name Ideas
60 name ideas for a campground, plus how the U.S. Census Bureau classifies this kind of business and where these businesses are most common.
Campground name ideas
Tap a name to read what its key word means and where it comes from. Always check trademarks and your state's business name rules before you register.
Name words that fit, with their meanings
How a campground is classified
For government statistics, tax forms and many licensing systems, a campground usually falls under NAICS 721211: RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating sites to accommodate campers and their equipment, including tents, tent trailers, travel trailers, and RVs (recreational vehicles). These establishments may provide access to facilities, such as washrooms, laundry rooms, recreation halls, playgrounds, stores, and snack bars.
Businesses classified here include
- Campgrounds
- Campsites
- Recreational vehicle parks
- RV (recreational vehicle) parks
- Travel trailer campsites
Definition and examples from the 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS 721211), U.S. Census Bureau.
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds in the U.S. by the numbers
Locations by number of employees nationwide
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022. Counts cover employer establishments (businesses with paid employees); self-employed owners without staff are not included. Small establishments with 1–4 employees include those that reported no paid employees in mid-March.
States with the most rv (recreational vehicle) parks and campgrounds locations
- Texas 460 locations
- California 359 locations
- Florida 265 locations
- Pennsylvania 218 locations
- New York 215 locations
- Michigan 212 locations
- Washington 194 locations
- Wisconsin 179 locations
- Arizona 168 locations
- Ohio 164 locations
Each state page shows local numbers and links to that state's official business registration offices.