Camperworld: The Only Private RV Resort in the Country That Doesn't Require Reservations

Feb. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- In 1975, three Utah natives started Camperworld with the intent of offering places in Utah's vast wilderness for their families and close friends to go camping.  As word spread of the beautiful locations available, people began inviting their friends and neighbors to share in the experience.  The three founders were happy to share what they had started.  When the government became aware of this new "group" or "entity" they informed Camperworld that they would be taxed on all revenue, which was currently being shared among everyone who was using the facilities.  To get around this potential setback, Camperworld -http://www.camperworld.com - established itself in 1977 as a non-profit trust.  From that point on, 100% of the money going to the campgrounds stayed in the campgrounds.  The three founders had essentially signed over all deeds, properties, water rights, amenities, etc. to the trust which was now owned by the members.  A Board of Trustees was eventually formed by Camperworld members, as well as an advisory board to look out for the best interests of the members.  Due to the increasing popularity of these beautiful campgrounds, the members decided to put a cap on the number of members allowed in Camperworld.  That number was set at 3,000.  In 1980, that limit was reached and Camperworld closed its doors to new members.  Apart from yearly attrition, no new memberships were created, until Camperworld acquired several new properties around 2003.  These acquisitions opened the door for new memberships and Camperworld has continued to grow, even through this difficult economic downturn.

Times have changed since the 70's.  Manufacturers are making larger and larger RV's to meet the needs of outdoor-hungry enthusiasts.  Toy-haulers allow you to carry your ATV's, snowmobiles, golf equipment, hunting and fishing gear, etc. right in the back of the rig.  The RV's now have 2 to 3 air-conditioners, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 to 3 bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, big screen TV's, satellite TV, etc.  These types of amenities were unheard of in the early 70's and 80's.  RV's have even grown to an astounding 48 feet.  Due to all of these changes, it became necessary for Camperworld to upgrade its facilities.  New types of campsites called pull-thrus were added to accommodate the larger rigs.  Some of Camperworld's pull-thrus are 40 feet wide by 60 feet long.  And do you think that 15 /20 amp service is enough for these behemoths?  Camperworld upgraded all of its resorts to 50 amp service, which should handle the largest rigs available today.

More and more people are buying RV's and going camping because of the current economic crisis.  It's cheaper to go camping in your own backyard than it is to buy plane tickets for everyone and fly to Disneyland, or to drive cross-country staying at expensive hotels along the way, to visit relatives.  Camperworld members, 70% of whom are on fixed income, love the benefits available with their Camperworld membership.  They pay a nominal maintenance fee every January and then they can go visit their parks anytime they want.  No reservations are required, which means that families don't have to plan in January where they want to go throughout the year.  Also, when Camperworld members visit their parks they don't pay any extra fees or add-ons.  Their dues pay for unlimited access to their resorts year round.  And since Camperworld members don't need reservations, they can go at the last minute.  For example, if they had planned on visiting some family over the weekend and those plans fell through, they could simply pack up their RV and head to Camperworld.  Camping has become simple again.  And who wouldn't love camping in Utah for a very small yearly fee?  It's a no brainer.

Camperworld resorts offer many activities that you won't find at State or public campgrounds.  One of the  things members love most about Camperworld are their restrooms.  Sound odd?  Have you ever been into a public or State restroom?  Our members love clean restrooms with tiled floors, vanities, hot and cold running water, showers and locker rooms.  And the restrooms are cleaned 4 and 5 times a day by our onsite managers and maintenance staff.  Other activities and amenities include picnic pavilions, fire pits and picnic tables at every site, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, dutch oven cook-offs, movies in the park, fishing, hunting, swimming, snowmobiling, scuba diving, ATVing, golf, hiking, wi-fi, bingo... The list goes on and on.  That's why our members love to visit their resorts.  There is always plenty to do it's difficult to beat the cost.  If you would like to see pictures of Camperworld's resorts, click on the following link:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/58646939@N04/.

Camperworld continues to offer incredible outdoor experiences for families who want to spend quality time together.  In this day and age, this is becoming more important to our members.  Feel free to visit us at www.camperworld.com to find out how Camperworld can help you enjoy Utah's great outdoors with your family for the rest of your life.  Come blog with us at http://camperworld.wordpress.com.

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Established in 1977, Camperworld's unique private and exclusive resort locations provide memorable recreational experiences in scenic forested mountains, and on the banks of sparkling rivers, peaceful streams and picturesque lakes in Utah.