Building The Inn Town Campground from Scratch

In this episode of Campground Confidential, Erin and Dan Thiem share their journey of building the Inn Town Campground in Nevada City, California. They describe the type of campground they own and operate, the timeline of building the campground, and the battles for approvals and permits they fought along the way. They also discuss the trends they have observed in the campground industry, such as multigenerational camping and the impact of electric vehicles. Erin shares her expertise in visual storytelling and how it has benefited their campground. Their story highlights the importance of understanding customer needs and adapting to industry trends.

Takeaways

1. Building a campground requires careful planning, financing, and understanding of customer needs.
2. Trends in the campground industry, such as multigenerational camping and electric vehicles, are more than just media stories--they can seriously impact business operations and owners should pay attention and pivot when necessary.
3. Visual storytelling and social media engagement can be powerful tools for marketing a campground.
4. Being adaptable and open to new ideas is crucial for success in the campground industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Erin and Dan Theme
01:28 Description of the Inn Town Campground
04:44 Origin Story of the Inn Town Campground
12:04 Timeline of Building the Campground
19:47 Financing the Project
23:37 Trends in the Campground Industry
26:26 Weather Impact on Revenue
35:10 Erin's Expertise in Visual Storytelling