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Retire From Your RV Park — and Keep Getting Paid
RV parks and campgrounds generate revenue from a blend of short-term seasonal guests and longer-term or annual site rentals, creating a mix of stable and variable income streams.
Why RV Park Owners Struggle to Retire
The balance between long-term site rentals (which behave like stable real estate income) and short-term seasonal traffic (which behaves more like hospitality revenue) is central to how these businesses are understood financially.
Why the RV Park Fits Our Model Well
Because revenue is seasonal, transition and payment planning is typically built around the specific seasonal pattern of the property rather than a flat monthly assumption.
What We Look At in a RV Park
- Ratio of long-term/annual sites to short-term seasonal sites
- Site count, utility hookup quality, and amenity offerings
- Seasonal occupancy trend across peak and off-peak periods
- Local tourism and travel corridor demand
Typical Financial Profile
RV parks with 50–70 sites and a healthy mix of long-term and seasonal guests commonly generate $600K–$850K in revenue with 30–36% owner profit margins.
What Happens to Your Employees and Customers
Existing long-term guest arrangements and seasonal booking commitments are generally honored without change through a transition.
Selling Your RV Park: Common Questions
How do I sell my RV Park?
The most common options are a broker listing, a private equity sale, or a direct retirement partnership like ours. A broker listing can take 12–24 months and costs 10–12% in commissions. Private equity typically requires flipping the business in 3–5 years. We buy directly, transition at your pace, and pay you monthly from the profits instead of a lump sum — no bank, no broker, no auction.
What is my RV Park worth?
Most RV Parks are valued at 2–4x their annual owner profit (also called SDE — seller's discretionary earnings). A business generating $200K in annual profit might be worth $400K–$800K. The real question isn't just the number today, but how much you receive in total — and our structure often delivers more over time than a discounted lump-sum sale.
Can I retire from my RV Park without using a broker?
Yes. You don't need a broker to retire from your business. We work directly with owners — no listing, no public auction, no commission. The process is completely confidential, which means your employees and customers don't find out you're considering a transition until you decide to tell them.
What happens to my employees when I retire from my RV Park?
In our model, your employees keep their jobs. We're not a private equity firm looking to cut costs — your team is what makes the business valuable, and we protect that. Same crew, same roles, same pay. Employee retention is a core part of how we operate.
How long does it take to retire from my RV Park?
It varies by business, but most transitions are underway within 60–90 days of agreeing on terms. We take as long as the business actually needs for a clean handoff. Unlike a broker listing that can sit on the market for 1–2 years with no guarantee of closing, our process moves on a schedule that works for your situation.
How are seasonal revenue swings handled in payment structuring?
Payment structures are typically built around the property's actual seasonal pattern rather than a flat year-round assumption.
Do long-term resident arrangements get renegotiated?
Existing long-term arrangements are typically honored and carried forward through the transition.