Wisconsinites Still Enjoying State Campgrounds

Monday, June 28th, 2021 -- 11:01 AM

(WMTV) Camping season has looked a little different since 2020, with more first time RV users hitting the road and heading to Wisconsin state parks.

Research from the RV Industry Association showed 46 million Americans planned to take a trip in their camper over the past year. Over the last 20 years, the RV Industry Association said ownership increased 62 percent, but the trend really took off during the pandemic.

Ken Wodek, general manager at Kunes RV of Stoughton, said sales have gone up in the last year and 90 percent are first-time buyers. He added he has seen buyers of all ages, including families with kids, younger couples and millennials who can now work remotely from anywhere.

Wodek said heading into the summer of 2021, he does not expect the uptick in sales to slow down anytime soon. He said some retailers are even running low on the number of RVs they have on the lot, and campground reservations are “jam-packed.”

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