Background checks can be a useful tool for campground owners when making decisions about new hires and/or for approving applications for long-term guests. But before implementing a background check policy, it’s essential to learn how to use them properly. We have put together five important things to know, including key "dos and don'ts" to help guide you in this process.

Visit the new ARVC Resource Database to view this members-only background check guide as well as templates and forms that will help you through this process. You can contact the ARVC team for assistance with questions about this or any other topic!

This week's featured topic on the "Campfire Voices" Facebook group is from a park owner thinking about banning alcohol at their park. Their post led to a great discussion on the cost/benefit analysis of this type of decision and best practices to handle guests who cross the lines of good behavior.

To join the group, click the button below to answer three basic questions about your connection to the industry and agree to the rules of the group. We look forward to you having your voice around the campfire!

Thinking of building or buying an RV park/resort, campground or glamping business and don't know where to start? Already in the process and feeling overwhelmed or maybe you've hit a stumbling block?

Join us for ARVC's Prospective Owners Workshop (POW!), the industry's premier workshop designed to help you on the path towards a successful park opening! Learn from the knowledge of industry experts. They've been in your shoes and will share everything they've learned along the way.

The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, May 4. You can also apply for a scholarship by Friday, April 31 to cover your registration costs. Space is limited and our last POW! sold out, so make sure you register now to reserve your spot!

This summer, your campsite or resort will be filled with people who are itching to travel, take on new adventures, and enjoy the great outdoors. Don’t let biting insects ruin their experience.

Check out our recent blog to learn three reasons safe and effective insect repellents, like Ranger Ready Repellents, should always be stocked and available at your campground and camp store!

After a polar vortex sent most of Texas into sub-freezing temperatures causing power outages for more than a million Texans, Great Escapes RV Resort North Texas stepped up to render aid as a shelter to more than 24 families and their pets seeking a warm place to lay their head and access clean water.

When the Perrin High School juniors and seniors asked for a venue to hold their prom, the park again offered their space at no charge for the upcoming, annual event on May 1, 2021.

This is just another example of members of the outdoor hospitality industry going the extra mile to help out in the community! A huge shout out to park managers Judy and Mark Meinecke!

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts was recently named a Top Recession-Proof Franchise by Franchise Business Review, according to a press release issued last week.

This honor is the latest in a string of accolades the brand has received this year including being named a Top Franchise overall by both Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur magazine and being named a Top Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review.

Another testament to the stability of the outdoor hospitality industry. For more data on this topic, check out the ARVC Trends and Insights Reports, going back years showing a resistance to economic downturns.