Nalani Jordan, 4, enjoys a snack between trips to the heated pool at the Kampgrounds of America facility in Chula Vista, Calif. Campground franchise owners report strong business despite the weak economy. Photo for the Los Angeles Times by Sean Masterson.
Penny-pinched families are apparently opting to change their vacation plans rather than cancel them altogether, according to a trend reported by the Los Angeles Times:
“Travel spending nationwide has taken a nose dive in recent months, but business remains brisk at many ‘resort campgrounds,’ privately owned suburban parks that offer family-friendly amenities such as pools, free Wi-Fi, furnished cabins, arcade games, hot showers and laundry service. ”
Considering checking a place like this out for your summer getaway? One resource that may help you do just that:
- Kampgrounds of America, which lists five locations in Kansas, three in neighboring Nebraska, 22 in Colorado, nine in Oklahoma, five in Arkansas and 12 in Missouri.
- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks lists its 19 state park locations that offer cabins. Follow the link to watch a video and get an indoor tour of some of the cabins.