California Travel Parks Association, Inc.

What California Travel Parks Association, Inc. does

California Travel Parks Association, Inc., operating as California Outdoor Hospitality Association (CalOHA), is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1975 and headquartered in Auburn, California. The association serves approximately 300 RV park, campground, and glamping property members across California and additional western states, with a secondary ecosystem of 50+ supplier partners providing software, insurance, finance, and operational services. CalOHA's core offerings center on regulatory advocacy (Title 25, RV Occupancy Law), state-mandated Park Manager Training Program (PMTP) certification, Legal Hotline and ADA Hotline consultation services with specialized RV park occupancy attorneys, an evolving document library of legal templates, and a multi-channel communications portfolio including The Spotlight, News of the Week, Around the Campfire (30,000+ consumer subscribers), the annual Camper's Guide, and the Buyer's Guide. The association also owns a wholly-owned marketing subsidiary, Camp-California Marketing (spun off in 2002), which runs the consumer-facing Camp-California.com website and supports consumer travel promotion for member parks.

CalOHA generates revenue through four streams: tiered membership dues (Standard, Extended Stay, Interstate, Professional), supplier partner sponsorships across five levels (Classic $400 to Gold $5,000), Park Manager Training Program fees ($245 members / $345 non-members) with continuing education and retake charges, and advertising/dedicated digital blasts (Spotlight magazine, News of the Week eNews, Buyer's Guide, $300 per digital blast). Distribution is hybrid: community-led recruitment via the annual Summit, industry events, and word-of-mouth, combined with sales-led direct outreach and an online member portal (members.caloha.org). The association's competitive position is anchored by 50+ years of state legislative wins, including the establishment of the RV Occupancy Law, Title 25 rewrites, park model RV legalization, electricity submetering, and a political action committee (RECPAC) for campaign influence. Strategic partnerships include the American Glamping Association, Visit California, RVDA, RV Industry Association, California Travel Association, and specialized law firms (Rudderow Law Group, Hart Kienle Pentecost, Hopkins & Carley, MHRV ACE) delivering member-facing services.

The organization is small (1–10 employees), governed by a board of directors drawn from member parks, and led by President and CEO Dyana Kelley (since 2019). Financials are not publicly disclosed. Recent strategic activity includes the 2022 rebrand to CalOHA, the 2025 enactment of SB 869 codifying park manager training requirements, the March 2024 FAIR Plan commercial coverage increase to $20M per location, and ongoing opposition to legislative threats such as AB 1472.

Name

California Travel Parks Association, Inc.

Legal name

California Outdoor Hospitality Association

Website

https://caloha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

California Travel Parks Association (CalOHA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1975, providing advocacy, legal resources, training certification, and marketing services to approximately 300 RV park, campground, and glamping members across California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality Trade Association

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Campground & Overnight Facilities Operations (Campsites, Cabins, Backcountry Huts) (THAAAGAE)

Keywords

• Outdoor hospitality association
• RV park advocacy
• Campground trade association
• Park manager training
• Regulatory compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CalOHA generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues from RV park owners, campground operators, and glamping properties. Different membership tiers (Standard, Extended Stay, Interstate, Professional) and supplier partner levels (Classic through Gold) have varying fee structures.
2. Training Program Fees: The association offers Park Manager Training Program (PMTP) for certification compliance. Members pay $245 for the course while non-members pay $345. Continuing education and retake fees are also charged.
3. Supplier Partner Memberships: Supplier partners at multiple sponsorship levels (Classic $400, Essential $1,000, Bronze $2,000, Silver $3,500, Gold $5,000) provide recurring revenue and advertising opportunities across CalOHA publications.
4. Advertising and Sponsorships: CalOHA sells advertising placements in The Spotlight magazine, News of the Week eNews, Buyer's Guide, and banner ads on CalOHA.org. Dedicated digital blasts are offered at $300 for the first and $250 for subsequent sends.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

California Outdoor Hospitality Association (CalOHA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association serving RV park and campground owners and operators primarily in California. It delivers state-level legislative advocacy, the state-mandated Park Manager Training Program (PMTP), free legal and ADA consultation hotlines, removal/eviction form templates, a member document library, and consumer marketing programs through Camp-California.com, the annual Camper's Guide, and member/supplier newsletters.

Product overview

California Outdoor Hospitality Association (CalOHA) is a membership-based trade association offering a portfolio of programs and services for RV park and campground owners. The core offerings include the Park Manager Training Program (state-mandated certification), Legal Hotline and ADA Hotline consultation services, Removal & Eviction legal forms, and a Document Library. Communications consist of quarterly The Spotlight newsletter, bi-weekly News of the Week, and the consumer-facing Around the Campfire publication. Marketing services include Camp-California.com, the annual Camper's Guide, and Buyer's Guide. The association also provides an Educational Webinar Series through industry partners covering insurance, legal compliance, and park operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp-California: Consumer-facing brand promoting travel and tourism in California, featuring member RV parks and campgrounds, annual camping guide, and consumer website.
• The Spotlight
• News of the Week
• Around the Campfire
• Camper's Guide

Products and services

• CalOHA Membership Program Recurring membership tiers granting RV park and campground owners access to advocacy, legal hotline consultations, training, supplier discounts, and consumer marketing through Camp-California.com.
• Park Manager Training Program (PMTP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 300 member parks served across multiple states
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Glamping AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership between CalOHA and American Glamping Association to promote and support the glamping segment of outdoor hospitality. CalOHA board member Ruben Martinez represents American Glamping Association on CalOHA's Executive Committee as Treasurer.
• Visit CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalOHA is partnered with Visit California destination marketing organization to ensure outdoor hospitality marketing and promotion is funded appropriately and the industry segment is represented in statewide tourism efforts.
• RVDA (Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational association partnership supporting the RV dealer and service network that interfaces with CalOHA member parks.
• California RVDAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState-level RV dealer association partnership supporting alignment between RV dealers and California campground operators.
• RV Industry AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational RV industry association partnership supporting standards and promotion for the RV and outdoor hospitality ecosystem.
• California Travel AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCalOHA works with California Travel Association to advocate for the travel and tourism industry, including presenting to Commissioner Lara on insurance effects on the travel industry.
• Rudderow Law GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRV park occupancy specialized attorney firm providing free 15-minute legal consultations through CalOHA's Legal Hotline Program. Partner also provides webinars on topics including estate planning, ADA compliance, work camper legalities, and park rules.
• Hart Kienle PentecostcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm with manufactured housing and RV park practice providing legal consultation through CalOHA's Legal Hotline Program. John Pentecost is managing partner with over 30 years of experience in RV park tenant evictions and park owner representation.
• Hopkins & CarleyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing manufactured housing community and mobilehome park legal services as CalOHA attorney partners. Paul Jensen has 40+ years of industry experience representing community owners.
• MHRV ACEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner with CalOHA to provide the ADA Hotline and Certification Program. MHRV ACE assists members with questions related to disabled visitors and provides Certified Access Specialist (CASp) inspection services.
• KOA Franchise OpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKampgrounds of America franchise operation with board member representation from Clint Bell featured in The Spotlight newsletter.
• NAI OH BrokerageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate brokerage specializing in outdoor hospitality properties, advertising through CalOHA.
• Park BrokerageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate brokerage specializing in RV park and campground transactions, advertising through CalOHA.
• Kidder MathewsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate brokerage with outdoor hospitality practice, advertising through CalOHA as supplier partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Hipcamp: Outdoor accommodation booking platform that works with CalOHA on SB 620 legislation around low-impact camping. While not a direct association competitor, it competes for the same California camping consumer and is reshaping the booking landscape that CalOHA's directory serves.

Broad incumbents

• Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS): Largest publicly-traded owner/operator of RV resorts and manufactured home communities; board member Kevin Dimond represents ELS on CalOHA's board. Serves the same park operators that CalOHA represents, making it a relevant incumbent peer.
• Sun Communities: Public REIT owning and operating manufactured housing, RV resorts, and marinas. Sun Communities is named as a CalOHA member using the Legal Hotline, making it a relevant incumbent peer on the operator side.
• RV Industry Association (RVIA): National industry association representing RV manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers. CalOHA is a listed partner of RVIA. RVIA is a broader incumbent across the RV value chain, while CalOHA specializes in parks/campgrounds.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest franchised campground network in North America, with board representation on CalOHA's board. KOA overlaps with CalOHA's member universe as a major operator/franchisor in the same RV park and campground space.

Direct peers

• California Travel Association: California-focused travel and tourism industry association that partners with CalOHA on policy advocacy (including insurance matters with Commissioner Lara). Peer in the sense of being a parallel state industry body, though its scope is broader than RV parks.
• Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA): State-level RV and outdoor hospitality trade association. Operates a parallel model of dues-paying parks, supplier advertising programs, consumer shows, and legislative advocacy, making it one of CalOHA's closest same-tier peers.
• American Glamping Association: National trade association specifically for glamping operators. CalOHA has a formal GTM partnership with this body and its treasurer represents it on CalOHA's board. Direct peer in the glamping subset of outdoor hospitality.
• Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO): Texas-based trade association for campground owners providing advocacy, training, and member services. Comparable scope (state-level trade association, dues-funded, member/operator focused) to CalOHA in another major outdoor hospitality state.
• National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC): National trade association serving RV park and campground owners across the US. CalOHA's closest functional analog at the national level, providing advocacy, education, member benefits, and supplier programs to the same industry segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CalOHA1624
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/campcalnowgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/campcalifornia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-outdoor-hospitality-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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