Kings Camp

What Kings Camp does

King's Camp is a privately held, family-oriented, Christ-centered campground located in Chana, Northern Illinois, operating continuously since 1974 on a 90+ acre property. It serves families, large groups, RV enthusiasts, and day visitors seeking outdoor recreation combined with a faith-based community atmosphere. The product portfolio includes two family cabins (sleeping 4 each), two group cabins (sleeping 13 each), 75+ RV sites with water and 30amp electric, primitive tent sites, a Day Pass product ($5 per person), nature trails (Hollow Trail and Lake Borema Trail), a maintained lake, disc golf, and a recurring events calendar (Fan the Flame, Wild West Days, Mother's Day Pot Luck).

Revenue is generated through five streams: nightly camping (RV $45/night, tent $25/night, family cabin $55/night, RV rental $70/night), group cabin rentals ($40/night each), seasonal trailer site rentals ($1,700 per season with utility upgrades available), Day Pass sales, and tax-deductible charitable donations processed through the Illinois Rangers Support Foundation (ILRSF). Pricing is published for the 2026 season with a $4 booking fee. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: online reservations run through the third-party CampSpot platform, on-site purchases and phone/email inquiries are handled directly, and marketing is community-driven via Facebook, an email newsletter, Google Reviews, and themed events.

The campground is wholly owned by ILRSF, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit foundation that purchased King's Camp in mid-2020 and operates it as a disregarded LLC entity under the foundation umbrella. No proprietary technology, mobile application, AI capabilities, patents, or external funding rounds are disclosed; the operational stack consists of a Squarespace website, CampSpot booking integration, Facebook, Google Reviews, and a donation channel through ILRSF.

Name

Kings Camp

Legal name

King's Camp LLC

Website

https://kings-camp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

King's Camp is a family-oriented, Christ-centered campground in Chana, Illinois, operating since 1974 under the Illinois Rangers Support Foundation. It serves families, groups, and RV enthusiasts with cabins, RV and tent sites, day passes, trails, and faith-based events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Campgrounds & RV Parks

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Seasonal & Long-Term Campsites (Snowbirds, Extended RV Stays) (THAMAJAF), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Family camping resort
• RV park camping
• Cabin rentals
• Faith-based retreats
• Outdoor recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Nightly Camping: Revenue from RV sites ($45/night, $210/week), tent sites ($25/night, $150/week), family cabins ($55/night, $304/week), and RV rentals ($70/night, $425/week). Daily and weekly rate options available.
2. Day Passes: $5 per person per day for access to lake, events, disc golf, restrooms, and potable water. Single-visit transactions.
3. Seasonal Camping: Trailer site rental at $1,700 per season with water and 30amp electric. Additional fees for full hook-up ($200) and 50 amp service ($150). Winter storage at $150.
4. Group Camping: Group cabin rates at $40 each per night (sleeps up to 13), with designated group tenting areas and rental of picnic pavilions, Recreation Center and Dining Hall available.
5. Donations: Accepts charitable donations through Illinois Rangers Support Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations support campground improvements, retreats, and faith-based programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

King's Camp operates a 90+ acre Christ-centered campground in Chana, Illinois, providing overnight accommodations in RV sites, family and group cabins, and tent sites, plus day passes, nature trails, lake access, disc golf, seasonal camping, and themed events for families and groups. Revenue is generated through nightly, weekly, and seasonal site rentals, day pass fees, and charitable donations to the operating nonprofit foundation.

Product overview

King's Camp is a family-oriented, Christ-centered camping ground offering multiple accommodation types across its 90+ acre property. The portfolio includes four cabins (two Family Cabins sleeping 4 and two Group Cabins sleeping 13), over 75 RV sites with utilities, and primitive tent sites ranging from open fields to secluded locations. Additional offerings include day passes, nature trails (Hollow Trail and Lake Borema Trail), organized events, and seasonal camping options. The camp is owned by Illinois Rangers Support Foundation (501(c)(3)) and has operated since 1974.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Cabins Two family cabins that sleep up to 4 guests each, equipped with AC, full bed, twin bunk bed, coffee maker, mini-fridge, and microwave. Pets are allowed. Targeted at families seeking Christ-centered overnight accommodations at King's Camp.
• Group Cabins Two group cabins that sleep up to 13 guests each, equipped with 2 box fans (not air-conditioned) and bunk beds. Suitable for larger gatherings, retreats, and family reunions.
• RV Sites Over 75 individual RV sites equipped with water and electricity, with nearby bath-house, picnic table, lake access, and children's playground. Daily and seasonal rates available. Dump station is on site; no sewer sites.
• Tent Sites Primitive tent camping sites scattered across the 90+ acre campground, ranging from open field to secluded locations. No electricity access but shared water is available.
• Day Pass Day passes providing access to the lake, events, disc golf, restrooms, and potable water for visitors, fishers, and locals who do not wish to stay overnight. Priced at $5 per person per day.
• Trails Nature trails including Hollow Trail (1/10th mile along Stillman Creek) and Lake Borema Trail around a maintained lake with wildlife viewing. Available to overnight guests and day pass holders.
• Events Organized events and theme weekends including Fan the Flame, Wild West Days, Mother's Day Pot Luck, and seasonal activities for families and groups visiting the campground.
• Seasonal Camping Trailer site rental for the entire camping season at $1,700, including water, 30amp electric, picnic table, and fire ring. Optional 50amp service and full hook-up available. Winter storage offered as an add-on.
• RV Rental Rental RV offered at $70 per night or $425 per week, with a fully equipped kitchen and bath and linens provided, enabling guests without their own RV to stay on the campground.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CampSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online booking platform used for all campsite, cabin, and RV reservations. Customers book through campspot.com/book/kingscamp.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• CampSpot: The online booking platform that King's Camp uses for all reservations. Included as an enabling technology peer given the deep integration with the company's distribution model.
• Passport America: Discount network offering 50% off campground nightly rates at participating RV parks across North America. Comparable in serving the RV camping customer segment that King's Camp targets.
• Good Sam Club: Membership organization for RV owners that provides campground discounts, trip planning, and a directory of RV-friendly parks. Comparable as a complementary ecosystem to King's Camp's RV-focused customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Thousand Trails: Membership-based network of RV campgrounds and resorts offering seasonal and extended-stay access — directly parallels King's Camp's seasonal trailer lease model while operating at national scale.
• Sun Outdoors: Large operator of RV resorts and campgrounds across the U.S., offering developed RV sites with full hookups, cabins, and resort-style amenities. Comparable to King's Camp in core offering (RV sites + cabins) but operates a multi-site portfolio.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): The largest and most recognized campground franchise network in North America, operating hundreds of franchised RV and tent campgrounds with developed sites, utilities, and family-friendly amenities — directly comparable to King's Camp's developed RV sites and family positioning, but at vastly greater scale and brand reach.

Regional players

• Midwest Camping & RV Park Association: Regional industry association and affiliated RV parks serving the Midwest camping market, including Illinois. Comparable regional competitive set for King's Camp's northern Illinois location.

Emerging players

• Harvest Hosts: Membership network offering RV overnight stays at wineries, farms, and unique sites. While operating a different model (unique overnight stays), it serves the same RV camping enthusiast segment as King's Camp's RV sites and seasonal lease customers.
• Hipcamp: Online marketplace connecting travelers with private campgrounds, RV sites, and unique outdoor stays. A digital channel peer with similar accommodation types to King's Camp, though operating as a marketplace rather than a single operator.

Direct peers

• Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park: A franchise network of family camp resorts with cabins, RV sites, themed events, and recreation programming. Closely mirrors King's Camp's combination of cabins, RV sites, seasonal events, and family-oriented positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thekingcamp1974
• Xx.com/the_kings_camp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kings-camp

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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