Campground Owners Of New York

What Campground Owners Of New York does

Campground Owners of New York (CONY) is a 501-style for-profit trade association founded in 1963 that represents independently owned campgrounds and RV parks across New York State. Headquartered in Malta/Round Lake, NY and operating with two staff members, the organization functions as the collective voice, marketing platform, and benefits broker for its member operators, and it runs the consumer-facing "Camp New York" brand (campnewyork.com) as the de facto statewide camping discovery channel. The 2023 appointment of Emily Simmons as President & CEO marks the most recent generational leadership transition.

CONY's core products are membership services, the annual Camp New York Campground and RV Guide (print and, as of 2026, digital), and recognition programs such as the CONY Fellow of Distinction (since 2016) and the inaugural Best of Camp New York Awards (2025). The technology layer is a GrowthZone CMS-backed consumer website and a member portal; there is no proprietary platform, booking engine, or AI/ML capability disclosed. Distribution is built on the Camp New York consumer brand, regional representation across all NY regions, and affiliations with state tourism bodies.

The revenue model is membership-dues-driven with three observable streams: campground operator dues ($485-$1,200 per member), trade/supplier affiliate dues (starting at $350 with higher tiers), and marketing/advertising revenue (print guide, digital guide, and website placements). Additional monetization comes through bundled member benefits partnerships with providers such as Goldberg Segalla (legal services) and CAMP (state benefits), and through the recently introduced mentorship program. The pricing is structured as annual recurring fees across hundreds of independent small operators, with no concentration in any single anchor account.

Name

Campground Owners Of New York

Legal name

Campground Owners of New York, Inc.

Website

https://campnewyork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Campground Owners of New York is a trade association founded in 1963 representing independently owned campgrounds and RV parks across New York State, operating the consumer-facing Camp New York brand and providing marketing, legislative, and benefits services to its members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality Trade Association Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB), Seasonal & Long-Term Campsites (Snowbirds, Extended RV Stays) (THAMAJAF), KOA/Chain & Franchise Campgrounds (THAMAJAG)

Keywords

• Campground trade association
• Outdoor hospitality membership
• RV park advocacy
• Campground marketing services
• Camping industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Malta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Campground Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for RV parks and campgrounds, structured based on the number of sites. This is the primary revenue stream for the trade association.
2. Trade/Supplier Affiliate Membership Dues: Annual dues for associate members who are vendors and suppliers in the outdoor hospitality industry. Additional vendor and alliance partner packages available at higher tiers.
3. Marketing and Advertising Revenue: Revenue from print advertising in the Camp New York Travel Guide, digital advertising on campnewyork.com, newsletter advertising, and cooperative advertising programs with vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Campground Owners of New York (CONY) is a for-profit trade association that supports independently owned campgrounds and RV parks across New York State through tiered annual membership dues. Its core offerings include RV park/campground operator membership and trade/supplier affiliate membership, complemented by legislative advocacy, professional development, networking events, consumer-facing marketing through the Camp New York website and annual travel guide, and member discount programs on services such as Constant Contact, online education, and legal consultation.

Product overview

Campground Owners of New York (CONY) operates as a trade association rather than a traditional product company. The organization's core offerings center on the Camp New York consumer platform—a digital marketplace connecting campers with hundreds of independently owned campgrounds and RV parks across New York State. The portfolio includes the annual Camp New York Campground and RV Guide (both print and digital formats), the CONY Membership Program (with RV Park/Campground and Trade/Supplier Affiliate tiers), and member services including the Mentorship Program, Member Discounts Program, Robert C. Klos Sr. Scholarship Program, and Legal Hotline. Additional offerings encompass the Best of Camp New York Awards program, CONY Hall of Fame & Fellows recognition, Marketing & Advertising Programs for members, and charitable Camp Good Days fundraising support. Together, these products and services form a comprehensive ecosystem supporting the outdoor hospitality industry in New York State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Campground / RV Park Membership Annual membership tier for independently owned campgrounds and RV parks operating in New York State. Dues are $485 base for parks with 25 or fewer sites and $575 base for parks with 26 or more sites, plus $2.75 per site with a cap of $1,200 on total dues, and multi-park discounts are available. Benefits include legislative advocacy, professional development, networking, marketing visibility, B2B opportunities with trade/supplier associates, and member discounts on services such as Constant Contact and background checks.
• Trade / Supplier Affiliate Membership Annual associate membership for vendors, suppliers, and service providers in the outdoor hospitality industry. Standard dues are $350 annually, with premium vendor and alliance partner packages available at $1,500, $3,750, and $5,000 tiers. Benefits include access to campground decision-makers, marketing and advertising opportunities through CONY channels, and visibility at CONY events.
• CONY Mentorship Program Structured mentorship service that connects new and seasoned campground owners with experienced operators, offering monthly mentor calls, workshops, peer mastermind groups, and custom tools for business growth. Available to CONY member campground operators.
• CONY Marketing & Advertising Programs Marketing and advertising offerings for members and trade/supplier affiliates, including print advertising in the annual Camp New York Travel Guide, digital advertising on campnewyork.com, consumer e-newsletter advertising, social media collaboration posts, and cooperative advertising programs with Advance Media New York and New York Press Service.
• CONY Legal Services Plan Legal consultation and representation services for CONY members delivered in partnership with the law firm Goldberg Segalla, including a free 30-minute annual legal hotline for members in good standing and a comprehensive fee-based Legal Services Plan covering real estate, employment, litigation defense, liquor licenses, and workers' compensation matters.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Goldberg SegallacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal services firm providing CONY members with access to legal hotline (free 30-minute consultation), reduced-rate legal services plan, and comprehensive fee-based representation. Services include real estate matters, employment-related issues, litigation defense, liquor licenses, and workers' compensation. Firm headquartered in Buffalo, NY with six offices across New York State.
• Constant ContactminorOthersThrough Hospitality Connections (a member benefits provider through the state partnership with Campground Association Management Professionals - CAMP), CONY offers members a 25% discount on Constant Contact for new and existing user accounts. Members report savings of over $400 on subscriptions.
• Campground Association Management Professionals (CAMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partnership through which CONY provides member benefits including Hospitality Connections savings programs. CAMP enables access to discounted business services for campground operators.
• Camp Good Days and Special TimesminorOthersNonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life for children, adults, and families touched by cancer and sickle cell anemia. CONY members have donated over $1 million since 2012 through various fundraising events. All Camp Good Days programs are offered free of charge.
• Advance Media New YorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative advertising partner offering digital and print co-op buy-in opportunities for CONY members and partnering businesses.
• New York Press ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative advertising partner providing digital and print co-op buy-in opportunities for CONY members.
• RVshareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRV rental marketplace offering a Campground Partnership Program, allowing campgrounds to connect with RV rental customers.
• NYS Tourism Industry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState tourism industry association affiliation providing advocacy and networking for tourism-related businesses in New York.
• New York State Hospitality & Tourism AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState hospitality and tourism association affiliation supporting advocacy efforts for the outdoor hospitality industry.
• NY Rural Water AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation affiliation providing resources related to water infrastructure and compliance for campground members.
• NYS Outdoor Writers AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation affiliation connecting CONY with outdoor writers and media for promotional opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS): A publicly traded REIT owning the largest portfolio of RV resorts and manufactured home communities in the U.S. ELS holds an At-Large Director seat on CONY's board and represents the consolidator counterpoint to CONY's independent-operator membership base.
• Thousand Trails / Encore (Elliott Equity Portfolio): The largest privately held network of RV resorts and campgrounds in North America, operated under the Encore RV Resorts and Thousand Trails brands. Competes with CONY member campgrounds for consumer RV-stay demand at scale.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): The dominant U.S. campground franchise system with several New York franchisees (e.g., Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA, Catskill Mountains/Gilboa KOA Holiday) that overlap CONY's membership. KOA competes for the same consumer outdoor hospitality demand at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Ohio Campground Owners Association (OCOA): Ohio's state-level campground association operating the same membership dues, consumer website, and annual directory model as CONY for independently owned campgrounds across the state.
• California Outdoor Hospitality Association (CalOHA): California's state-level campground and RV park association offering the same trade-association services as CONY: legislative representation, member education, consumer marketing, and supplier affiliate programs for independent outdoor hospitality operators.
• Michigan Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (MARVAC): Michigan's statewide campground trade association with a comparable dues, advocacy, and consumer-marketing structure to CONY, serving independent RV park and campground operators across Michigan.
• Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PACOA): A neighboring state-level campground owners association with the same membership, advocacy, and consumer-marketing model as CONY. Operates a similar campground search/listing platform and annual travel guide for Pennsylvania.
• National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC): ARVC is the national trade association for the outdoor hospitality industry, serving the same RV park and campground operator constituency that CONY serves at the state level. CONY members often hold dual ARVC membership, making it the most direct structural peer.
• Florida RV Park and Campground Association (FRVCA): A large state-level campground trade association modeled identically to CONY: dues-based membership, consumer-facing campground directory, legislative advocacy, and supplier affiliate program for Florida's RV park and campground operators.

Emerging players

• RVshare: The largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace in North America. RVshare runs a Campground Partnership Program that already integrates with CONY members, making it both a partner and a competitive channel for outdoor hospitality demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/nycampgrounds
• Instagraminstagram.com/nycampgrounds
• Pinterestpinterest.com/nycampgrounds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campground-owners-of-new-york

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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