Outdoor Hospitality

From site analysis to CAD renderings - we offer investors, owners and operators the full range of land planning and design services for building an RV park.

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Your Outdoor Hospitality Design Firm

Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds offer many different amenities and experiences. Some people use an RV campground to explore nature, while others use an RV park to live permanently within a community. Meanwhile, an RV resort can provide a more extravagant option overall.

Building a successful RV park, campground or resort requires a deep understanding of land planning, including optimal site layout and usage.

Will your guests live in their mobile homes in long-term RV Parks? Will your guests expect to use amenities like a clubhouse, hot tub or laundry services? Or will your guests want to be one with nature where their RV sites are secluded? These questions will help inform the design and planning of your RV Parks and Campgrounds.

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How to Design and Build Your Own RV Park

Whether it’s a small, 1 acre or 2 acre RV park layout design or one that spans many acres, there are a few key land planning steps to ensure its success and long-term viability.

For every project, it’s critical to start with a site inspection. It’s a chance for our team to familiarize ourselves with the site, but it’s also essential to determine whether the project is even feasible with the land.

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Outdoor Hospitality and Amenity Design

You may think of hundreds of features to include in the design while building or renovating an RV park, campground or resort. However, not everything will be feasible in the long run.

Here again, you should seek the help of an RV park and campground consultant to gain insight into the key features that will fit your budget and fetch optimum ROI.

Showers and Restrooms

A lot of RV trailers are equipped with some type of makeshift shower or restroom, but that doesn’t mean people wouldn’t want better facilities. Many RV campers will consider halting at an RV park for longer if it has proper bathrooms and showers.

But instead of installing a basic setup, you may consider building hot showers, especially for the colder months. And this will require proper drainage and power supply amenities.

If you plan to build a bathroom, or shower (or both), you should install opaque walls, a roof, and a lockable door at the very minimum to take care of the privacy of campers. Plus, arrangements should be made to clean them regularly.

Natural Buffers

Perhaps, one of the best ways to utilize the greenery (large trees, in particular) in the RV park is to turn them into multi-purpose fixtures. For instance, you may rent out hammocks to hang on the branches to serve as temporary beds. Other than that, you can use them as natural “space breakers” between the vehicles.

Depending on the overall campground layout, you can always plant more trees to use them how you want. Look for varieties that survive harsh weather conditions without requiring much maintenance so that you don’t have to invest a lot of time and effort to nurture them.

WiFI

There’s no denying that this is the era of online connectivity, and there’s no reason why RV parks and campgrounds should be left out! Now, you don’t have to invest in a very elaborate setup to offer blazing fast internet speed; a stable WiFi connection with a good upload/download speed can suffice.

In this regard, I’d suggest placing the router (or similar access point) in the center of the campground, where it will have maximum unobstructed reach. Beyond that, position WiFi extenders throughout the site strategically to help boost connectivity.

Food and Water

Food and water are among the most basic and necessary amenities that RV parks and campgrounds can provide.

Depending on the available space, resources, and of course, budget, you can either build a kitchen or hire food trucks, which will operate at specific times of the day. Apart from that, you can arrange for DIY cooking spots.

Similarly, you can install taps, spigots, or hoses to provide clean drinking water to campers. This is especially required if the campsite is located in a remote area with no convenience store or supermarket in the vicinity. However, keep adequate waste bins to keep the site clean at all times.

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FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the process, timeline, and requirements for outdoor hospitality projects.

What amenities can you design for RV parks to enhance visitor experiences?

The list of possible outdoor hospitality amenities is practically limitless: clubhouses, restaurants, laundry and bathhouse facilities, custom cabins, tree houses, gazeboes, utility and accessory buildings are just a few possible building structures; natural water features, splash pads, swimming pool patios, Teke bars, playgrounds, sports fields, walking/hiking trails, glamping / tent camping sites, and specialty amenities are some of the amenities we can design.

How long does it typically take to design and plan an RV park or campground?

Depending on the complexity and details of the project, anywhere from one-month for a campground master plan, to several months for an in-depth set of architecture and amenity construction/permit drawings.

Can the Nadi Group assist with obtaining permits and approvals for RV park projects?

Yes, we have extensive experience with the approval process and legislation in many US states and Canadian Provinces.

What safety features are essential in RV park and campground design?

A few safety considerations include keeping the RV sites within an acceptable side and cross-slope (essential to proper RV setup & safety); having proper operational site lines and vehicular traffic calming / circulation (critical to campground user safety); appropriate lighting and wayfinding (also critical to user comfort and safety); and proper septic utility separation and code-compliant infrastructure is key to public health and safety.

Client Testimonials

Hear directly from those who have partnered with the Nadi Group and see the impact of our expertise on their projects.

"It has been a pleasure working with Nadi Group team on our mixed use development. Their attention to detail, professionalism and diligence turned our project from dream to concept and now to reality. Their design was sustainable and beautiful, while also being functional and economical. With their continued support and expertise, we could successfully navigate the City of Winnipeg, overcome obstacles, and have obtained the necessary approvals. It would not have been possible without them. We cannot say enough good things about Emeka, Malvin and the entire team at Nadi Group. We highly recommend them."

Paige Peach

Industrial Park on Dugald Road

"Emeka and Uchenna gave so much of their strategic thinking, design vision, and technical expertise, making our wellness retreat expansion a phenomenal experience and huge business success! We've experienced first-hand their authenticity and collaborativeness. Access to their netowrk also contributed to funding sourcing and strategic management partners. The Nadi Group has truly helped elevate our glamping business to the next level, and we've become close personal friends in the process! Great people all around."

Seth Bolt

Bolt Farm Treehouse

"I've worked with Emeka on the visioning, design and development of the four neighbourhoods of Bridgwater since 2004. I was a very demanding client, but Emeka and his team rose to the challenge and handled the evolving project(s) with professionalism, creativity and grace. I do not know of a landscape architect and master planner I would rather work with. I am now retired but still keep in touch with Emeka. I would recommend his services to any serious and visionary land developer."

James Gallagher

Bridgwater Centre

"Dreamscape has been a lifetime passion of mine. Emeka's team at Nadi Group have an amazing tallent for understanding my vision. Their knowledge of multiple aspects of eco-friendly, sustainable, regenerative and hi-tech architecture, urban design and engineering, taught me a whole bunch and crystalized my vision without making me feel naive. They are really a creative and collaborative bunch, and I couldn't have gotten this far without their help. I would recommend the Nadi Group to anyone looking to attempt something big and visionary!"

Anthony Pincho

Dreamscape One

“The Nadi Group provided valuable insight in assessing a development opportunity for an outdoor visitor accommodation project. We needed expertise to provide conceptual planning. Nadi Group were professional, extremely knowledgeable about the market and trends, provided excellent analysis and reporting and were cognizant of all deliverable timelines. As a team, they provide full-service consulting and understand the outdoor RV and camping business inside and out. I highly recommend their services.”

Marian Olin

Santa Cruz Harbor

“For over two decades our firm has worked closely with Donald C. Westphal Associates, relying on their 50-year expertise in RV park and campground land planning and design. Time and time again, Don has proven to be the ‘master’ of RV park planning, seamlessly building on our feasibility studies and market assessments to deliver fantastic results for our clients. As Westphal Associates (now Nadi Group) transitions to the next generation of RV park design and consulting, we are excited to have Emeka Nnadi and the Nadi Group as our exclusive land planning and design partner—building on the proven land planning legacy with enhanced services including detailed outdoor amenity, camping and architectural design for today’s and tomorrow’s campers.”

Jayne Cohen

Campground Consulting Group

"Manitoba Housing’s Land Development Branch has utilized the services of the Nadi Group team for almost 15 years in the development of the Bridgwater Neighborhoods, a 1400-acre development in the southwest of Winnipeg. Nadi Design understands the vision, and process of the Bridgwater development. Nadi Design has provided critical planning, urban design and landscape architectural expertise. Nadi Group has a thoughtful, resourceful and passionate team that provides cost effective and client-focused options within the project; always giving us the technical and design input we needed to make informed decisions. Turnaround time in deliverables is top notch and the team is consistent in their approach to maintaining project and service integrity. In addition, the team is innovative and talented problem solvers."

Jamie Patrick

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

"We at Discovery Homes appreciate the way Nadi Group conducts their business. They exemplify how to manage architectural guidelines for development in a way that beautifully maintains the overarching architectural vision, while also being customer-friendly. As coordinator of Selections and Approvals at Discovery, it is very important to have someone that I can connect with directly and on time when questions or issues arise with a build. This reason is why I am so grateful to have Malvin Soh as my contact at Nadi Group. I know he is just a phone call away and will work with me to achieve a design that my clients will love and that will blend beautifully with the already beautiful design of the Bridgwater development. Thank you to Malvin and Nadi Group for all that you do to help us, as builders, create the dream homes our customers desire!"

Murray Soko

Discovery Homes Ltd.

We have over 50-years of planning and design experience across North America, offering a unique perspective on designing exceptional and successful RV Parks and Campgrounds. 


As owners and operators, you have a deep knowledge of your park. However, sometimes a pair of fresh eyes can uncover areas of improvement that can transform your revenue, your guest’s experience and your overall profits. We can help guide you through each process, ensuring you start strong with a solid foundation to build and/or run your park.

Let’s Design an Innovative RV Park That Stands Out

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