North American Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report

The 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report by Kampgrounds of America (KOA) marks over a decade of insightful research into the evolving landscape of camping and outdoor hospitality.

Formerly the North American Camping Report, the Outdoor Hospitality Report dives into the latest industry data on outdoor hospitality

Outdoor Hospitality Stabilizes as Travel Trends Shift

Over the past 5 years, outdoor hospitality has experienced unprecedented growth, bringing more people into camping and the outdoors than ever before. Between 2020 and 2023, camping participation reached record levels, peaking with over 58 million households making the outdoors a part of their travel plans in 2022.

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About the Outdoor Hospitality Report (OHR)

Significance of the Report

KOA’s comprehensive research offers valuable insights into the dynamic trends shaping camping and outdoor hospitality. Understanding these shifts is crucial for industry stakeholders, travelers, and communities, as it highlights the growing importance of outdoor experiences in leisure travel and the evolving preferences of campers.

For a deeper dive into these trends and more, explore the full 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report.

Key Highlights

More Households Are Camping Than Ever Before: The camping population continues to grow, with a strong uptick in Gen Z and Millennial participation.
Hybrid Campers Are the New Normal: Campers want a mix of experiences—traditional tenting, RV travel, and glamping all in one.
Work-from-Campsite Is Here to Stay: More guests are blending travel and remote work, prioritizing Wi-Fi and quiet workspaces.
Sustainability & Accessibility Are Front and Center: Travelers are choosing properties that align with their values and offer inclusive experiences.

Download the North American Camping Reports (NACR)

Below you will find previous versions of the North American Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report (OHR) and the North American Camping Report (NACR). The reports are produced and run by KOA Campgrounds and are the same report produced since 2014. The report title was changed from the North American Camping Report to the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report in 2023.