texas rv park research
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texas rv park research
TEXAS RV PARK RESEARCH During February 2012 work to research different categories of RV parks in Texas was undertaken. The research covered a large geographical area in Texas. A sample of parks was selected based on their offering Park Model rental units, the total number of RV spaces, and their overall rating. The research covered categories of parks not 100% of the RV parks in the area. Key details were identified about each park. They were broken down by categories: number of park model RV units including daily/weekly/monthly rates; number of RV sites including daily/weekly/monthly rates; location by town; amenities/facilities; and community activities. Overviews of each park are included. WBS SME Capital Markets www.smecapitalmarkets.net bradsmith@smecapitalmarkets.net Office 512-261-3750 Cell 512-538-5608 Existing RV Park Overviews Existing RV Park Research During February 2012 a project was undertaken to research different classes of RV parks in Texas. The research of RV parks covered a larger geographical area than the Eagle Ford Shale region. A sample of parks was selected based on their offering Park Model rental units, the number of RV spaces, and their overall rating. 34 RV parks that were researched are a sample of the total parks in the regions not 100% of the RV parks in the area. (As a side note, there are hundreds of RV parks and thousands of RV space renters throughout this area.) Key details were identified about each park. They were broken down by categories: number of park model RV units including daily/weekly/monthly rates; number of RV sites including daily/weekly/monthly rates; location by town; amenities/facilities; and community activities. Park Model Units and Pricing Information 18 of 34 parks have park models. Park Model Rates: $73-185/day / $295-1245/ week / $840$3038 / month 18 RV Parks with Park Model Units # Park Model Units Park Model Monthly Pricing Park Model Weekly Pricing Park Model Daily Pricing 120-165 73-107 65-90 75-90 n/a 85-160 89-99 146-183 Town Name of Park Austin Boerne Brownsville Corpus Chr. Del Rio Grapevine Highlands Houston Ingram Kemah Kerrville Mansfield 21 8 3 8 1 13 10 32 1 38 50 6 $1150-1500 $900-1000 $840-1100 $1870-2070 550 n/a $1363-1558 n/a $1095-1350 $1420-1625 $1000-1300 600-824 366-536 295-410 420-450 n/a 1035 359-399 690-875 75-125 429-629 720-945 300-425 Mercedes New Braunfels Onalaska Port Aransas La Hacienda RV Resort Top of the Hill RV Resort Rio RV Park Colonia del Rey RV Park Broke Mill RV Park Vineyards Campground San Jacinto Riverfront Lakeview RV Resort Johnson Creek RV Park Marina Bay RV Resort Guadalupe River RV Resort Tx RV Resort Llano Grande Lake Park Resort & RV Park Hill Country RV Resort & Cottage Rentals Northshore RV Res & Marina Pioneer Beach Resort 12 1150 415 n/a 34 14 6 $925-1495 3038 1500 75-165 79-149 140-160 San Antonio San Benito Tyler Blazing Star Resort Fun n Sun RV Resort Whispering Pines RV Resort 18 10 29 $950-1250 1340 $1150-1400 350-750 450-700 850-990 7051245 n/a Page | 1 59-99 132-158 79-99 135-185 n/a RV Parks with Largest Number of Park Model Units The six parks with the most park model units had between 21 and 50 units. City – Name # Units Austin - La Hacienda RV Resort 21 Tyler - Whispering Pines RV Resort 29 Houston - Lakeview RV Resort 32 New Braunfels - Hill Country RV Resort 34 Kemah - Marina Bay RV Resort 38 Kerrville - Guadalupe River RV Resort 50 Parks with Largest Number of RV Units The nine parks with the largest number of RV sites are: City – Name # Units New Braunfels- Hill Country RV Resort 290 Highlands - San Jacinto Riverfront RV Resort 300 Houston - Traders Village 307 Port Aransas - Gulf Waters RV Resort 315 Port Aransas - Pioneer Beach Resort 361 Kerrville - Guadalupe River RV Resort 400 Mission (RGV) - Bentsen Grove Resort & RV Park 850 Mercedes (RGV) - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort 1012 San Benito (RGV) - Fun n Sun RV Resort 1515 *RGV, Rio Grande Valley is in the southern tip of Texas Page | 2 Overview of Largest RV Parks in Texas The three largest RV parks surveyed are all located in the Rio Grande Valley where they appeal to Winter Texans and retirees. Several hundred thousand people for colder regions spend 3-6 months or more in Texas. They are called Winter Texans. These three parks offer high-end amenities and social activities designed to make their parks a community. The 3 largest RV Parks found are: Bentsen Grove Resort & RV Park 850 units Llano Grande Lake Park Resort & RV Park 1012 units Fun n Sun RV Resort 1515 units Site widths at these parks are 35-40 feet, and the grounds and individual sites are nicely landscaped. Unique amenities offered at “home-away-from-home” parks include: Custom-design deeded RV lots – owner can build park model RV, cabana, covered parking, etc. Music room / facility Onsite beauty salon Putting green and golf course Sports field Woodworking shop Unique activities offered at large parks include: Classes, taught by local experts, about a variety of topics appealing predominantly to retirees Garage sales Group plays, musicals, choirs Movies during the summer Parades with floats for holidays Residents’ website about the facility Weekly dinners, games, special events/outings (escorted shopping trips to Mexico) Overall, these three large parks have long-term residents feel and they operate programs to build social networks within the community for newly arrived guests. Page | 3 34 Parks Comprehensive List of Onsite Amenities and Facilities 5-8000 Square Foot meeting areas 24-hr. security patrol 75% have pull-thru sites At-RV site trash pick-up Auditorium Banquet hall, seats 120 people Basketball court BBQ area Beauty salon onsite Bicycles Big Rig Sites Boat ramp Cable TV (some free - up to 76 free channels of cable TV, some at market rate) Coded entry gate Computer room / business center Convenience store Custom-design deeded RV lots Daily maid service Exercise room Fishing/golfing/canoeing Flea market Gas service station onsite Gated entry Heated Jacuzzi and spa Irons and ironing boards in laundry room Kayak rentals Kitchens and outdoor cooking areas some with up to 120 chairs Large laundry room with 2 washers to 1 dryer ratio, folding tables and laundry cart Libraries (with books and movies) Lighted ice and vending area Movie / Music room onsite Nature/walking trail Outdoor kitchen and BBQ area Outdoor pavilion Owners can add their sites to rental pool Park model sites for rent and for sale Parking lot to leave vehicles Pay phones Pet area Play scape Pool room (billiards) Poolside café and bar Post boxes or mail pick-up in town and distribution at RV site Putting/chipping green Recreation room with kitchen Rentals - bikes, kayaks, paddle boats, golf carts RV sites for sale (both developed and undeveloped) RV sites with private Jacuzzi and gazebo RV storage at park model, $150/month Saloon with patio and fire pit – music on weekends Sewer availability Shower and restroom facilities Shuffleboard/tennis courts Shuttle service Sports field stage, sound system Storage areas on site Swimming pool (some heated, some unheated), Telephone connection at hook-up post (some instant-on) Tennis court Volleyball court Walking area Wedding chapel WiFi – some free, some at market rate Woodshop Community Activities Book exchange Card game night Card games/bingo nights/poker game nights Cowboy campfires Frequent stay rewards program Garage sales Holiday parades with floats LP gas delivery Massage Page | 4 Monthly musical/theatrical shows with catered dinner - $20/person byob Movies during summer Potluck or themed dinners once a month Sunday church services on site, weekly Bible study Weekly BBQs Weekly breakfast/donuts Width and Size of RV Sites For 27 of 34 RV parks surveyed: 2 parks have the smallest site widths of 15-16 feet at Blazing Star, San Antonio; and Laguna Shores, Corpus Christi. 3 parks have 20 foot site widths 7 parks have 25 foot site widths 5 parks have 30 foot site widths 3 parks have 35 foot site widths 3 parks have 40 foot site widths 4 parks have 45 foot site widths 1 park (Vineyards in Grapevine) has 65 foot site widths Individual RV Park Overviews Individual park overviews are presented below. Page | 5 Austin - La Hacienda RV Resort 5220 Hudson Bend Rd. Austin, TX 78734 512-266-8001 http://lahaciendarvpark.com/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 21 $120-165 / day $600-824/ week $1150-1500/ month 1 and 2-bdrm. Units, some ADA compliant (more expensive) Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 240 full hook-ups 88 pull-thrus 240 50-amp sites 40 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $44-55/day $264-330/week $475-600/month plus electric Onsite Amenities and Facilities Business center with computer and Internet, fax, copy machine Convenience store Saline pool and hot tub Gym Laundry Dog park Playscape and picnic area Event pavilion Clubhouse Page | 6 La Hacienda RV Resort Photos laundry Handicapped Bathroom Page | 7 Business Center Big Spring - Texas RV Park of Big Spring 4100 South U. S. 87 • Big Spring, TX 79720 (432) 267-7900 http://www.txrvpark.com/ Park Model Units Total Units 0 Apartment/Cabin/RV Rental Unit Details Total Units 3 $65-95/day Children $3 extra Sleeps 4, galley kitchen, shower only or full bath, porch, BBQ grill RV Sites 127 sites Number of Full Hookups: 127 Number of Pull-thrus: 50 Extended-stay Sites: 100 Number of 50-amp Sites: 100 RV Site Rates $37.50/day $225/week $100 deposit $320-370/month Onsite Amenities and Facilities WiFi available Cable TV Page | 8 Texas RV Park of Big Spring Photos Page | 9 Boerne - Top of the Hill RV Resort 12 Green Cedar Rd Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-3666 http://www.topofthehillrvresort.com/ Park Model Rental Unit Number and Rates Total Units 8 $73-107/night $366-536/week $535/week for ½ a duplex cabin with 2 full beds and 1 sofa sleeper for 4 adults $900 to 1000/month $1300 for ½ duplex cabin $5/night storage or $45/month Set up B&B style, furnished with satellite TV, front porch with rockers RV Sites 103 full hook-ups 23 pull-thrus 103 50-amp sites 35 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $25-49/night $162-234/week for 2 guests, $21/week for each extra guest $355-399/month for 2 guests, with $50 electric deposit Monthly electricity $.09 per kw $30 for extra people Move-in discount for monthly guests: $50 off for 2 months; $100 off for 3 months Onsite Amenities and Facilities General store with limited groceries, supplies Clubhouse with living room, fireplace, game room, guest computer with Internet, kitchen Men’s and women’s shower facility Exercise facility Laundry room Banquet hall, 1920 sq. ft. seats 120 people, full kitchen Special monthly dinner celebrations Pool and 8-person spa Massage available by appointment Air-conditioned restrooms with showers Air-conditioned laundry room with new appliances Guest mail accepted Page | 10 Top of the Hill RV Resort Photos ½ a duplex cabin with 2 double beds and sofabed in each side Page | 11 Brownsville - Breeze Lake RV Campground 1710 N Vermillion Ave Brownsville, TX 78521 (877) 296-3329 www.breezelakervcampground.com Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 180 full hook-ups 18 pull-thrus 70 50-amp sites 30 feet, typical site width RV Site Rates $36-39/day Onsite Amenities and Facilities Cable Pay showers Laundry Control access gate Pool Rec room WiFi Coin phones Comments and Observations Very poor area with lots of trash on road Page | 12 Brownsville - Rio RV Park 8801 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78521 956-831-4653 or 866/279-1775 http://riorvpark.com Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 3 $65-90/day $295-410/week (cheaper units have no patio) $840-1100/month Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 3 1 trailer home, 1 mobile home with 2 bedrooms, 1 RV rental RV sites 100 full hook-ups 10 pull-thrus 100 50-amp sites ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $36/day $190/week $295-495/month plus electric $1935-2150/month if stay 9 months/leave 3 months Onsite Amenities and Facilities Storage facility Laundry Exercise facility Game Room Restrooms with showers Kitchen Auditorium Heated pool and spa Free U.S. long distance Free Cable TV with 70 channels Free mailboxes Free WiFi Page | 13 $660-850/4+months Rio RV Park Photos Park Model photos: http://riorvpark.com/FacRental224.htm Shower facility Park Model Living Room Page | 14 Mathis - Wilderness Lakes RV Resort PO BOX 519 Mathis, TX 78368 (361) 547-9995 http://www.campingfriend.com/wildernesslakesrvresort/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 134 sites 70’ long x 48’ wide 50 amp City water RV Site Rates $27/day $145/week $285/month plus electric $2350 annually Onsite Amenities and Facilities 21 acres Storage $1/day off-site Sites are pre-wired for phone Monthly potlucks and weekly BBQs, holiday special parties Exercise facility and classes, dance lessons Laundry room Ironing board, change machine, folding table Library with 2000 books 6000 sq. ft. rec hall with kitchen Mail pick-up in town, distribution in office Sunday church service, weekly Bible study Page | 15 Wilderness Lakes RV Resort Photos Page | 16 Canton - Mill Creek RV Resort 2102 N. Trade Days Blvd. Canton, TX 75103 (866) 599-7275 http://www.millcreekranchresort.com Park Model Rental Unit Number and Rates Total Units 103 – individually owned 100 One bedroom cabins - $125-475 / Day $1050 / Week Maximum nights 14 1 executive cabin $175-250/day 2 dual-family cottage $325-475/day 2 ADA accessible units $125-175/day Include full kitchen, microwave, TV, sleeper sofa, separate bedroom, some with lofts Sell timeshares for park model units Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Unit Number and Rates Total Units 0 RV Sites 100 full hook-ups for water, sewer, electric 75 pull-thrus (90-foot+) 100 50-amp sites RV Site Rates Pull Throughs: $40/day and $240/week and $750/monthly Back-ins: $35/day and $210/week and $700/monthly Premium RV Sites: $50/day and $300/week Pull Throughs First Monday Trade Days Weekend $50/day Back-ins First Monday Trade Days Weekend $45/day Premium RV Sites Trade Days Weekend $60/day Rally rates $30/day (this rate not available on Trade Days Weekend) Winter Special $600/monthly (December 5 - March 2) Onsite Amenities and Facilities 200 acres, $8.5 million project, considered “family destination” $5/day resort use fee is added for each reservation (optional) WiFi Internet for a $5 daily fee and Cable TV Picnic tables Showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities Daily trash pick-up at your site Concierge escort to RV site; golf carts to go to cottages RV Lodge with game tables and large screen TV and free coffee – can be rented for functions Store with grocery items, camping & RV supplies, and gift items Paved roads, level sites, all side-by-side Cottages have daily maid service Fitness room, playscape, two pools, exercise room Provides regularly scheduled shuttle service to the Trade Days Provides a resort dinner on Saturday night of First Monday weekend Frequent stay rewards program Page | 17 Mill Creek RV Resort Photos RV Lodge with TV, games, store Pedestal for lantern and hookups Page | 18 Corpus Christi - Colonia del Rey RV Park 1717 Waldron Rd Corpus Christi, TX 78418 (361) 937-2435 http://www.campingfriend.com/coloniadelrey/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 8 $75 to $90 / day $420 to $450 / week $1870 to $2070 / month Tenant pays electric and gas on monthly stays Additional person $5/day Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 210 RV sites 210 full hook-ups 85 pull-thrus 150 50-amp sites 10 tent sites 25 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $32-40/day $165-200/week $335-435/month plus electric $100 deposit on monthly rentals Cable included More than 2 people, $2/person/day Onsite Amenities and Facilities Convenience store BBQ facility Large laundry – 4 washers: 3 dryers with carts Pool with separate Jacuzzi Game night with poker, bridge, etc. Comments and Observations Appears that park models are being lived in full-time Occupants are approximately 50% local workers, 50% Winter Texans About 95% occupied Complaints about low water pressure Page | 19 Colonia del Rey Photos Convenience store Park model unit kitchen Park model unit bedroom (sleeps 4) Page | 20 Rec room Corpus Christi - Greyhound RV Park 5402 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78408 (866) 704 - 2483 http://www.ccrvresorts.com/features/grey.htm Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 90 RV sites 90 full hook-ups 50 pull-thrus 80 50-amp sites 20 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $32-40/day $165-200/week $335-435/month plus electric $100 deposit on monthly rentals Cable included More than 2 people, $2/person/day Onsite Amenities and Facilities Convenience store BBQ facility Large laundry – 4 washers: 3 dryers with carts Pool with separate Jacuzzi Game night with poker, bridge, etc. Comments and Observations Essentially 100% occupied: 90% with workers, few Winter Texans. Industrial area of town. Complaints – low water pressure Owned by CCRV Resorts, also owns Colonia del Rey and Padre Palms. Page | 21 Corpus Christi - Hatch RV Park 3101 Up River Rd Corpus Christi, TX 78408 (800) 332-4509 http://www.hatchrv.com/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 127 RV sites 127 full hook-ups, all with 50 amp 20 and 30 amp available at all sites 32 pull-thrus, 25’ x 85’ Many extended stay sites 25 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $39/day $220/week $400/month plus electricity and deposit Onsite Amenities and Facilities Instant phone connection Free 76-channel cable TV Free WiFi Rec room Exercise room Swimming pool and heated spa General store Laundry room Restrooms with showers Comments and Observations Approximately 95% full 8-10% appear to be permanent residences 10% Winter Texans Remainder of residents were workers Page | 22 Hatch RV Park Photos Page | 23 Corpus Christi - Laguna Shore Village 3828 Laguna Shores Rd Corpus Christi, TX 78418 (888) 221-4009 www.lagunashorevillage.com Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Unit Details Total Units 0 RV Sites 45 full hook-ups 0 pull-thrus 24 50-amp sites 15 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $30/day $180/week $345/month plus electric $100 deposit on monthly rentals $2/additional person/day Onsite Amenities and Facilities Laundry facility WiFi Free Cable TV Phone connection Page | 24 Corpus Christi - Padre Palms RV Park 131 Skipper Lane Corpus Christi, Texas 78418 (866) 704 - 2483 http://www.ccrvresorts.com/features/pp.htm Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 81RV sites 81 full hook-ups 75 pull-thrus 75 50-amp sites 25 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $28-35/day $150-175/week $295-390/month plus electric $100 deposit on monthly rentals Cable included More than 2 people, $2/person/day Onsite Amenities and Facilities Laundry facility LP gas delivered Book Exchange WiFi Reviews/Comments Owned by CCRV Resorts, also owns Colonia and Greyhound Page | 25 Del Rio - Broke Mill RV Park (by Lake Amistad) 6069 W. US HWY 90 Del Rio, TX 78840 830-422-2961 www.brokemillrvpark.com Park Model Unit Details 1 Park Model Cabin $550/month (monthly rental only – currently rented through end of year) Queen bed, kitchenette, 399 sq. ft. RV Sites 77 total RV sites All sites 50 amp and 30 amp Sites are 40-45 feet wide by 70 ft. long Additional 10x30 ft. parking Paved roads, level sites RV Site Rates: $34/night $183/week $300-325/month $300-325/month with 6th month free except for electricity Include water, sewer, basic TV, one WiFI connection Expanded TV/telephone/Internet service through TWC Additional WiFi $2/day Monthly electricity $.17/kw Additional person $50/month Six month maximum stay Onsite Amenities and Facilities 3900 sq. ft. climate controlled building with: Laundry facilities with 4 washers Fitness center Day room Bathroom and showers 5100 sq. ft. facility with stage, sound system, serving kitchen, tables, chairs and bathrooms $650/half day; $950 full day rental Host monthly musical/theatrical shows with catered dinner - $20/person byob Swimming pool Page | 26 Broke Mill RV Park Photos Day room with computer, small library Note lack of shade and close proximity Small pool – see RVs in back with no shade Page | 27 Gonzales - 4L RV Ranch 26 Lucas Lane Gonzales, Texas 78629 (830) 672-6057 http://www.4lrvranch.com Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV Sites 88 RV Sites 0 pull-thru 88 sites with 30 amp and 50 amp 40 ft. site width RV Site Rates $35 per night (including electricity) $150 per week (including electricity) $400 per month* (+ utilities) $100 electric deposit for monthly rentals Additional charge of $25/month for 3rd person On Site Amenities and Facilities Free Dish Network Free WIFI Laundry Facilities Pool 24-hr. security patrol No dump station, sewer hookups, or BBQ facilities on site Page | 28 4L RV Ranch Photos Page | 29 Grand Prairie - Traders Village 2602 Mayfield Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052 972-647-2331 Park Model Units Total Units 0 Apartment/Cabin/RV Rental Unit Details Total Units 0 RV Sites 239 sites 239 full hookups 60 pull-thrus 239 50-amp sites 20 ft.- typical site width RV Site Rates $29.95-34.95/day $201.70 to 213.70 / week Onsite Amenities and Facilities Free Wireless Internet All Pads Paved & Level Any length vehicle allowed Restrooms & Showers Swimming Pool Laundry Recreation Hall City drinking water Mail at Office Dump Stations ATM Machine on Site Sunday Church Service Picnic Tables & BBQ Pits Playground Gas Station Metered Propane Hair Salon On-site Big Rig & Slide-outs OK Mini-Mart Locations in Houston (307 sites) and San Antonio with no RV sites. Page | 30 Grapevine - The Vineyards Campground & Cabins 1501 N. Dooley St. Grapevine, TX 76051 888) 329-8993 http://www.vineyardscampground.com Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 13 $ 85-160/ day $1035/ week $4455/ month Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 96 full hook-ups 27 pull-thrus 96 50-amp sites 65 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $45-65/day $395-465/week $1415-2015/month Onsite Amenities and Facilities Bicycle/kayak/paddle boat / golf cart rentals Boat ramp Playground Fishing pier Nature trail Page | 31 The Vineyards Campground & Cabins Photos Page | 32 Highlands - San Jacinto Riverfront RV Resort 540 S. Main Highlands, TX 77562 281-426-6919 http://www.sjriverfrontrvresort.com Park Model Units Total Units 10 $89-99/day $359 to $399/week no monthly rentals Fully furnished with kitchen, bath, flat screen TV, cable TV, housekeeping Apartment/Cabin/RV Rental Unit Details Total Units 0 RV Sites 300 sites Number of Pull-thrus: 200 RV Site Rates $35-79/day $189-239week $349-599/month Onsite Amenities and Facilities Gated community Exercise gym Library Laundry Restrooms and showers Fishing pier Gazebo Basketball court Convenience store Pet park Pool Free WiFi Free cable TV with showtime Outdoor storage for vehicles/RVs/boats Some sites have private Jacuzzi and gazebo Page | 33 San Jacinto Riverfront RV Resort Photos Page | 34 Houston - Lakeview RV Resort 11991 Main St. Houston, TX 77035 800-385-9122 http://www.lakeviewrvresort.com/ Park Model Units Total Units 32 $146.25-182.52 /day $690-875.16 /week $1363-1558 /month plus electricity Can be rented or purchased with no lease or deposit required Promoted as temporary housing, extended stay or fully-furnished corporate lodging. Fully occupied until March 21, 2012. Apartment/Cabin/RV Rental Unit Details Total Units 5 RVs for rent RV Sites 251 sites 251 full hook-ups 32 pull-thrus 251 50-amp sites 30 ft. – typical site width RV Site Rates $38-45/day $225/week $100 deposit $320-370/month Onsite Amenities and Facilities Free WiFi Fishing lake Exercise facility Rec room Swimming pool and Jacuzzi Pay phones Free satellite TV Walking pad Computer room Laundry Lighted ice and vending area Dog washing station Service (gas) station onsite Page | 35 Lakeview RV Resort Photos Page | 36 Houston - Traders Village RV Park 7979 N Eldridge Pkwy Houston, TX 77041 (281) 890-8846 Park Model Units Total Units 0 Apartment/Cabin/RV Rental Unit Details Total Units 0 RV Sites 307 sites 287 full hookups 144 pull-thrus 258 50-amp sites 26 ft.- typical site width RV Site Rates $29.95-34.95/day $180 to $195/week (less expensive than DFW) Onsite Amenities and Facilities RV parks are next to Traders Village flea markets Free Wireless Internet All Pads Paved & Level Any length vehicle allowed Restrooms & Showers Swimming Pool Laundry Recreation Hall City drinking water Mail at Office Dump Stations ATM Machine on Site Sunday Church Service Picnic Tables & BBQ Pits Playground Gas Station Metered Propane Hair Salon On-site Big Rig & Slide-outs OK Mini-Mart Locations in Dallas-Ft. Worth (239 sites) and San Antonio with no RV sites. Page | 37 Traders Village RV Park Photos Page | 38 Ingram - Johnson Creek RV Park and Resort 201 Chinook Road at 4279 Junction Hwy # 27 Ingram, TX 78025 830-367-3300 http://johnsoncreekrvresort.com/index.html Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 1 $75-125/day One queen bed in a private bedroom, bunk beds and a couch. Full kitchen, bath, cable TV and wireless Internet. Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details One Apartment $75-125/day Sleeps two people, has one queen bed, sofa bed, full kitchen and bathroom. Cable and wireless Internet. RV Sites 49 Sites 49 full hook-ups 23 pull-thrus 45 ft. – typical site width RV Site Rates $32-42/day Onsite Amenities and Facilities Level, concrete roads and pads Lending library Gameroom with kitchen Storage for RVs Onsite wedding chapel Pool/billiards room Page | 39 Johnson Creek Photos Page | 40 Kemah - Marina Bay RV Resort 925 Marina Bay Drive Kemah, TX 77565 281-334-9944 http://marinabayrvresort.com/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 38 $59-99 / day $429-629 / week $1095-1350/ month Cozy cabins have adult bunk beds and kitchenette. 1 and 2 bedroom units as well as cozy cabins. All 2-bdrm units have been leased by a corporation for two years. All park model units have a no-pet, no smoking policy. Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 214 RV sites 214 full hook-ups 51 pull-thrus 214 50-amp sites 20 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $39-63/day $492-522/week $695/month plus electric Onsite Amenities and Facilities All-concrete drives and pads 2 community rooms Laundry Exercise room 3 swimming pools Waterside gazebo/BBQ area Pet walking area Page | 41 Marina Bay RV Resort Photos Page | 42 Kerrville - Guadalupe River RV Resort 2605 Junction Hwy 27 Kerrville, TX 78028 830.367.5676 • 1.800.582.1916 http://www.guadaluperiverrvresort.com/ Park Model Rental Unit Number and Rates Total Units 50 $131.95 to $157/95 / day $720 to $945 / week $1420 to $1625 / month RV storage at park model, $150/month 1 bedroom, 1 bdrm with loft, 2-bedroom units Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Unit Number and Rates Total units 0 RV Sites 400 Total RV Sites 250 Full Hook ups 150 pull-thus 202 50-amp sites 35 feet – typical site width RV Site Rates: Daily - $35-46 plus $2.50/night Internet and $3.50/night cable TV Weekly $225 to $290 plus $15/week Internet and $19/week cable TV Monthly $410 to $550 plus $32/month Internet and $35/month cable TV Onsite Facilities and Amenities Level sites / concrete patio and picnic table High speed WiFi Cable TV fee Computer with cable hook-up in rec room Laundry room with ironing boards and irons Public restroom and showers Clubhouse next to pool with kitchen, fireplace, game room, big-screen TV Exercise area and spa 6000-sq. foot pavilion w/kitchen, stage, dance floor 3 pools Game Room Private saloon with fully stocked bar, TVs, jukebox, and fire pit Gated entrance Page | 43 Guadalupe River RV Resort Photos Page | 44 Mansfield - Texan RV Resort 1961 Lone Star Road Mansfield TX 76063 (866) 348-3978 (817) 473-1666 http://www.rvparksdallasfortworth.com/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 6 $79-99 / day $300-425/ week $1000-1300/ month Fully furnished 1-bedroom/1-bath or 2-bedroom/1 bath. WiFi and DirectTV. Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 134 full hook-ups 52 pull-thrus 125 50-amp sites 30 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $32/day $185/week $380/month plus electric $60 boat or RV storage/month Onsite Amenities and Facilities Free WiFi Club house Pool, patio, pavilion Laundry Propane for sale Bathroom and showers Convenience store Page | 45 Texan RV Resort Photos Page | 46 Mathis - Wilderness Lakes RV Resort PO BOX 519 Mathis, TX 78368 (361) 547-9995 http://www.campingfriend.com/wildernesslakesrvresort/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 134 sites 70’ long x 48’ wide 50 amp City water RV Site Rates $27/day $145/week $285/month plus electric $2350 annually Onsite Amenities and Facilities 21 acres Storage $1/day off-site Sites are pre-wired for phone Monthly potlucks and weekly BBQs, holiday special parties Exercise facility and classes, dance lessons Laundry room Ironing board, change machine, folding table Library with 2000 books 6000 sq. ft. rec hall with kitchen Mail pick-up in town, distribution in office Sunday church service, weekly Bible study Page | 47 Wilderness Lakes RV Resort Photos Page | 48 Mercedes - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort & RV Park 489 Yolanda Street Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 565-2638 http://www.llanogranderesort.com Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 12 New for 2011-12 winter season 400 sq. ft., 1 bdrm. Units – fully occupied $415 weekly, $1150 monthly, $3,760 seasonal Units for sale as well as for rent $19,900 to $69,900 for site and park model Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Unit Details Total units 10 $415 weekly, $1150 monthly, $3,760 seasonal RV Sites 1012 sites 1012 full hook-ups, mostly extended stay sites 64 pull-thrus 1012 50-amp sites 40 feet – typical site width Promoted to adults 55 and older Accommodates big rigs RV Site Rates Daily $30-50 Weekly $180 to $300 Monthly $375 to $800, depending on month and location Annual $3942.60 to $4609.90 plus $384 electric Stays of one month or longer require $250 deposit Onsite Amenities and Facilities 81-acre mobile home and travel trailer park with Mobile Home, Park Model, and RV sites, as well as long-term accommodations for permanent and seasonal residents. Free WiFi and high-speed Internet Exercise room 6700-yard 18-hole golf course 2500 sq. ft. woodshop Free cable TV for seasonal RVs Club house with cooking facilities Weekly lunches and potluck suppers Trilingual staff (English/Spanish/French) Page | 49 Llano Grande Lake Park Resort & RV Park Photos Page | 50 Mission (RGV) - Bentsen Grove Resort & RV Park 810 N Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission, TX 78572 (866) 585-7011 www.bentsengroveresort.com Park Model Rental Unit Number and Rates Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Unit Number and Rates Total Units 13 $415 weekly, $1150 monthly, $3,760 seasonal Furnished apartments in extended stay building – all upstairs RV Sites 850 sites 850 full hook-ups, mostly extended stay sites 250 50-amp sites RV Site Rates Daily $34-37 (reg. or large) includes electric and cable TV Weekly $185-200 1 month $540-585 3 months $1545 to 1620 6 months $2020 to 2220 Yearly $2795 to $3395 Overflow $26.40 daily, $430 monthly Stays of one month or longer require $150 deposit Onsite Amenities and Facilities RV storage, overflow parking Control access gate Full hook-ups with cable TV and Internet access One of the most visited mobile home and trailer parks in RGV Indoor and outdoor heated pools, Jacuzzi 3 rec halls with activities 4 shower areas 6 restroom areas Mobile home and RV park – for winter Texans and retirees Putting/chipping green Pet walk area Shuffleboard/tennis court Page | 51 Bentsen Grove Resort & RV Park Photos Library Mailboxes (secure and slots) 'Y Cook Cafe' with fresh homemade doughnuts and cinnamon rolls in the morning, or perhaps a Pancake Supper on Monday Evening. Gazebo has grills. Bathrooms/shower facility (one on east and west sides) Page | 52 New Braunfels - Hill Country RV Resort & Cottage Rentals 131 S Rueckle Rd New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 625-1919 http://hillcountryrvresortnb.com/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Rental Units 34 11 units 750 sq. ft. sleep 9, 5 units 400 sq. ft with loft, sleep 4 adults/4 children, remaining units are 300 sq. ft. – built since 2008 $75 to $165 / day $350 to $750 / week $925 to $1495 / month Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Rental Units 1 One 1300 sq. ft. apartment above office – sleeps 10 $275 / day $750 / week $1800 / month 2 RV Rental Units $75 / day $350 / week $775-825 / month, depends on the time of year RV Sites 290 Total Sites 290 full hook-ups, mostly extended stay sites 60 pull-thrus 270 50-amp sites 30 feet – typical site width Accommodates big rigs RV Site Rates: Daily $36-50 Weekly $216 to $300 Monthly $385 to $600 Daily and weekly rates include electricity and water, additional for monthly or longer stays For long-term stays, big rig can be stored on lot Onsite Amenities and Facilities Includes free cable TV, WiFi, utilities, linens, BBQ grill, picnic table Two indoor heated pools and hot tubs Three laundry facilities Three bath houses Game room for adults only $5/person extra to use amenities Two rec halls for large groups with kitchen facilities Onsite general store Free computer/business center Comments and Observations One block off I-35 by train tracks (can hear train at night) Difficulty pulling - entry roads are curved and you have to make a greater than 90-degree turn to get into your site Very full during summer – usually booked Hill Country RV Resort & Cottage Rentals Photos Page | 53 Page | 54 Odessa - Midessa Oil Path RV Park 4220 S County Road 1290 Odessa, TX 79765 (432) 563-2368 http://midessaoilpatchrvpark.com/ Park Model Units Total Units 0 Apartment/Cabin/RV Rental Unit Details Total Units 5 $42.45/day All are camping cabins with no running water or electricity. They have been completely full for past four years and are currently rented for the remainder of 2012 with 80-person wait list. RV Sites 133 sites 133 full hookups 73 pull-thrus 100 50-amp sites 25 ft.- typical site width RV Site Rates $25-31/day All sites are fully occupied at daily rate for foreseeable future. Onsite Amenities and Facilities WiFi Cable TV Paved roads Restrooms with showers Laundry Covered pavilion Convenience store Large conference room with kitchen Swimming pool Playground Pet area Page | 55 Midessa Oil Path RV Park Photos Page | 56 Onalaska - Northshore RV Resort and Marina on Lake Livingston 168 Butler / Highway 190 Onalaska, Texas 77360 (877) 766-7847 http://www.northshorerv.com/index.html Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 14 $79-149 / day $450-700/ week $3038/ month 300 sq. feet, 1 bdrm. Some units permit pets. No cancellations during holidays or summer season. Rescheduling only allowed 14 days prior to arrival date. Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 64 full hook-ups 48 pull-thrus 64 dual 30/50-amp sites RV Site Rates $35-55/day $175-250/week $325-450/month plus electric Onsite Amenities and Facilities Free cable Free WiFi Laundry Showers and restrooms Lake swimming Volleyball Propane available Meeting room with kitchen Exercise room Fenced dog area Kayak rentals Pool and hot tub (adults only) Page | 57 Northshore RV Resort and Marina Photos Page | 58 Port Aransas - Gulf Waters RV Resort 5601 State Highway 361 Site 2010 Port Aransas, TX 78373 (361) 749-4978 http://www.gulfwatersrvresorttx.com (rentals) www.gulfwatersrv.com/rental_purchases.html http://www.gulfrv.com/ (sales) Park Model Rental Unit Number and Rates 0 Total Units Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Unit Number and Rates – 0 Total Units RV Sites 315 Total RV Sites Include water, electric, cable, sewer, and phone RV Site Rental Rates: Daily - $59.55 to 65.61 Weekly $384 to $418 Monthly $1299.60 to $1435.50 RV Site Sales: Developed sites: 2 back-in @ $46,000; 1 back-in @ $59,000, 1 drive-in @ $85,000, 1 drive-in @ $100,000 Undeveloped sites: 5 back-in @ $42,000, 1 back-in @ $46,000, 4 back-in @ $52,000, 3 drive-in @ $42,000, 2 drive-in @ $46,000, 3 drive-in @ $52,000, 1 drive-in @ $56,000 1 pull-thru @ $46,000 Onsite Amenities and Facilities Gulf Waters is a condominium resort, meaning all sites are privately owned and governed by the By-laws of the Property Owners Association. Owners have the option of adding their site to a rental pool when they are not using it, which means that sites are available to buy, rent, or for a stay as an overnight guest. Very spacious with lawns, flowering shrubs, palm trees, many plants, side yards, back yards, or water pond patios Laundry Social center with movie and book library, satellite TV, and music center Instant-on telephone and cable TV Bathrooms with tub or shower Pool and hot tub Sunday morning church service Page | 59 Gulf Waters RV Resort Photos boat/trailer/tow dolly storage Page | 60 Port Aransas - Pioneer Beach Resort 120 Gulfwind Drive Port Aransas, TX 78373 (888) 480-3246 361-749-6248 http://www.campingfriend.com/pioneerbeachresort/ Park Model Rental Unit Number and Rates 6 Total Units $140-160 / Day $850-990 / Week $1500 / Month 400 sq. feet, 1 bdrm/1 bath Fully furnished with queen bed, queen sofa, kitchen, linens, some with lofts. All non-smoking. Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Unit Number and Rates 0 Total Units RV Sites 361 Total RV Sites 361 Full Hook ups 86 pull-thus 50 50-amp sites 25 feet – typical site width RV Site Rental Rates: Daily - $39-45 Weekly $192-236 Monthly $375-1500 Onsite Amenities and Facilities Free WiFi Cable TV fee 24-hr. pool Game room Laudnry Store Boardwalk to Gulf Page | 61 Pioneer Beach Resort Photos Park Model Page | 62 Portland - Sea Breeze RV Park 1026 Seabreeze Lane Portland, TX 78374 (888) 212-7541 (361) 643-0744 http://www.seabreezerv.com/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 149 sites 2 water/electric hookups 149 full hookups 34 pull-thrus 129 50-amp sites 24 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $39/day $230/week $365/month plus electric Additional guests $5/day or $30/month Rates include water, sewer and electricity (exc. for monthly) $25 service fee retained Onsite Amenities and Facilities Laundry room Exercise room TV lounge Computer room Bathrooms and showers Clubhouse WiFi Fishing pier Hot tub with covered patio Pool Page | 63 Sea Breeze RV Park Photos laundry/shower/exercise room with TV Page | 64 Rockport Oaks RV Park 1402 W. Corpus Christi Rockport, Texas 78382 210-288-0904 http://www.rockportoaksrvpark.com/ Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units – a park model unit can be built by owner on any site Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units – a rental unit can be built by owner on any site RV sites Total RV sites for sale: 107 35 ft. typical site width $35,900 for slab RV Site Rates $35 / day $175-250/ week $275/ month Onsite Amenities and Facilities Custom-design deeded RV lots Can build cabana, park model RV, covered parking, etc. on lot Can own space, then lease it out Club house Laundry Restrooms with showers WiFi Page | 65 Rockport Oaks RV Park Photos Onsite wash room Page | 66 San Antonio - Blazing Star Resort 1120 West Loop 1604 North, San Antonio, TX 78251 210-680-7827 www.blazingstarresort.com Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 18 $ 135-185/ day $705-1245/ week $950-1250/month 9 1-bedroom units, 9 2-bedroom units. $200 deposit/monthly rental. Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 1 rental RV 29’ Outback sleeps 3 $ 105-125/ day $705/ week $/ month RV sites 212 full hook-ups 200 pull-thrus 212 50-amp sites 15 to 30 ft. site width (30 ft. have wood deck) RV Site Rates $42-60/day $265-384/week $550-640/month plus electric Onsite Amenities and Facilities General store At site trash pick-up Clubhouse Laundry Exercise room Basketball court Arcade WiFi ($) 3 bath and shower houses 8000 sq. ft. Clubhouse Pool Massage available Page | 67 Blazing Star Resort Photos Page | 68 San Benito - Fun n Sun RV Resort 1400 Zillock Rd San Benito, TX 78586 (800) 399-5127 or 956-399-5125 http://funnsunrvresort.com/index.htm Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 10 $1340/ month 1 bdrm units – monthly rentals only. 400 sq. ft. Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 0 RV sites 1515 full hook-ups 25 pull-thrus 1400 50-amp sites 35 ft. typical site width RV Site Rates $34/day $191/week $530/month plus electric Onsite Amenities and Facilities Bicycles Garage sales Movies – summer Exercise room Dog walk Fishing Mail room Cable TV Propane onsite Computer room Beauty salon onsite Library Laundry Music room Woodworking shop Pool and spa Sports field Holiday parades/float Weekly dinners, games, special events Specialty classes, taught by local experts, about a variety of topics appealing predominantly to retirees Group plays, musicals, choirs Residents’ website about the facility – website is developed and maintained by residents Page | 69 Fun n Sun RV Resort Photos salon holiday parades Page | 70 San Marcos - Canyon Trail RV Resort 6050 IH 35 South San Marcos, TX 78666 888-616-3540 512-805-9988 http://www.canyontrailrv.com Park Model Rental Unit Number and Rates Total Units 0 Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Unit Number and Rates Total Units 0 RV Sites 88 full-service sites Big rigs pull-thrus up to 150 ft. Extra wide 45-ft. sites RV Site Rates $35/day $ 190/week Onsite Amenities and Facilities Free Wi-Fi access Free 30/50 AMP service Phone service Free cable TV at all sites Laundry Fitness room Playscape Pool Clubhouse with cooking facilities Self-storage facility Parking lot to leave vehicles Comments and Observations Very close to I-35 but appeared fully occupied. Page | 71 Canyon Trail RV Resort Photos Page | 72 Tyler - Whispering Pines RV Resort 5583 FM 16 East Tyler, TX 75706 903-858-2405 http://www.whisperingpinesrvresort.com/index.php Park Model Unit Rental Details Total Units 29 $100-140 / day $540-670/ week $1150-1400/ month Fully furnished, A/C, 2 handicapped units Apartment / Cabin / RV Rental Units / Details Total Units 6 rental trailers $70-100/day $375-450/week $775-975/month 2 mini-shelters with bed, futon, fold-down table $45-50/day $240/week $500/month RV sites 133 sites 130 full hook-ups RV Site Rates $27-30/day $150-195/week $325-475/month plus electric $ deposit on monthly rentals Onsite Amenities and Facilities 5 meeting rooms with complete kitchens Laundry Poolside café and bar Convenience store Swimming Tennis Playground Volleyball Fishing pond Page | 73 Whispering Pines RV Resort Photos Page | 74 General Notes Plan to join Taco Texas Campground Owners Association. http://www.texascampgrounds.com/. Provides access to resources that will provide current updates on any laws that apply to owning a campground if you zone it as park or community. Valuable information source: woodalls.com www.athensparkhomes.com – manufactures park model RVs Common Review Complaints Lack of Cleanliness Stray cats, small pet area Highway or road noise, train whistle noise, fire station siren noise Low water pressure in showers Sites too crowded/close to each other Lack of safety Difficulty driving into site, turning corners Unlevel sites Unpaved roads Smelly – can smell water treatment/sewage treatment Having to maintain grass and shrubs at your site by providing mower and gasoline Lack of shade Poor voltage and phone signal Muddy sites – can get stuck Page | 75