Camping and Caravanning Market Report 2026

The camping and caravanning market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $81.36 billion in 2025 to $86.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to interest in outdoor leisure activities, affordability of camping travel, growth of national parks tourism, rise of recreational vehicles, post-pandemic travel preferences.

The camping and caravanning market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $114.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for sustainable travel, growth of electric rv adoption, expansion of adventure tourism, investment in camping infrastructure, rise of experiential travel. Major trends in the forecast period include rising popularity of outdoor recreation, growth of glamping and luxury camping, increasing demand for rv and caravan travel, expansion of family and group camping, preference for nature-based tourism.

The increasing participation in outdoor sports activities is expected to drive the growth of the camping and caravanning market in the coming years. Outdoor sports refer to physical and recreational activities conducted in open-air environments and include the supporting infrastructure required for such activities, such as sports fields, trails, parks, and outdoor equipment. The rise in outdoor sports participation has encouraged travelers to seek flexible and nature-oriented accommodation options. Camping and caravanning offer outdoor sports enthusiasts a comfortable and convenient base, enabling them to access remote locations and extend the duration of their activities. For example, in June 2024, according to the Outdoor Industry Association and the Outdoor Foundation, US-based nonprofit organizations, the outdoor recreation participant base grew by 4.1% in 2023 to a record 175.8 million participants, representing 57.3% of the US population aged six and older, compared with 168.9 million participants in 2022. Therefore, the growing number of outdoor sports activities is driving the expansion of the camping and caravanning market.

Companies operating in the camping and caravanning market are increasingly focusing on developing innovative offerings, such as organized caravan parks with integrated hospitality services, to address rising demand for experiential travel, road-based tourism, and flexible outdoor accommodation shaped by evolving consumer lifestyles and post-pandemic travel preferences. Organized caravan parks are professionally managed facilities designed for caravans and motorhomes, providing essential infrastructure such as electricity connections, water supply, sanitation facilities, security, and leisure amenities. These parks serve as a modern alternative to unstructured camping or traditional hotel stays. For instance, in August 2023, Treehouse Hotels & Resorts, an India-based hospitality company, launched its first Treehouse Caravan Park in Neemrana, marking its entry into the caravanning segment. The park blends hotel-style comfort with the freedom of outdoor travel and features planned parking bays, hygienic washrooms, electricity hook-ups, food and beverage services, and curated local experiences. It caters to both domestic and international caravan travelers seeking safe, premium, and destination-based stopovers, while also supporting sustainable tourism by promoting low-impact travel and opening new tourism circuits beyond conventional accommodation models.

In March 2023, Camping World Holdings Inc., a US-based outdoor recreation services and RV dealership company, acquired Pan Pacific RV Center for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Camping World aims to expand its dealership network, improve access to recreational vehicles and outdoor products, and better serve camping and caravanning consumers across key markets in the United States. Pan Pacific RV Center is a US-based RV dealership group that offers new and used recreational vehicles, outdoor products, and related services for camping and caravanning enthusiasts.

Major companies operating in the camping and caravanning market are Bourne Leisure Holdings Limited, Sun Communities, Equity Lifestyle Properties, Parkdean Holidays Limited, Kampgrounds Of America Inc., European Camping Group, Jellystone Park, Discovery Parks Private Limited, Normandy Farms, Siblu, Campervan Camps And Holidays India Limited, Camp Stays, Family Park, Top Parks, Japan Campers, Camping Grabe GmbH And Co KG, Camping Caravaning Cote De Beaute, Camping La Grande Tortue, Camping Cap A La Roche, Ellevacanze, Alaskan Anglers RV Park, Duncans Mills Camping Club, The Golden Nugget RV Park, Camping Pod Lasem, Koa, Zion River Resort, Fallen Rock RV Park And Campground, Camping Flamboyant, Glamp Inn, Easycamp, Koppisol Holiday Resort, Elangeni Holiday Resort, Green Fountain Caravan Resort, George Country Resort, Keurbooms Lagoon Caravan Park, Queensburgh Caravan Park, Victoria Bay Caravan Park.

North America was the largest region in the camping and caravanning market in 2025. Western Europe was the second largest region in the camping and caravanning market. The regions covered in the camping and caravanning market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the camping and caravanning market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The camping and caravanning market includes revenues earned by entities by 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. This camping and caravanning industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, hunting and fishing camps, and outdoor adventure retreats, that offer trail riding, white water rafting, hiking, and similar activities. These establishments provide accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed campsites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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