One missed permit or zoning misstep can halt your project for months — or kill it entirely. CCG guides campground developers through every layer of regulatory compliance so you build on solid legal ground from day one.
Regulatory missteps don't just delay your project — they trigger stop-work orders, legal liability, and costly redesigns. CCG eliminates these risks before they start.
Building without required permits or violating zoning conditions triggers stop-work orders from local authorities. Every day the project sits idle costs money — and scrambling to resolve violations while under a stop order is far more expensive than getting it right the first time.
Discovering a zoning incompatibility after signing purchase contracts — or worse, after closing — can kill your entire investment thesis. Conditional use permit denials are often final, leaving you with land you can't develop as planned.
Operating a campground out of compliance with state licensing, ADA requirements, or health department regulations creates persistent legal exposure. A single guest complaint or inspection can result in fines, forced closure, and litigation.
Campground permitting is uniquely complex — it spans zoning, environmental, health, building, and state licensing simultaneously. CCG coordinates across all of them.
We assess current zoning, identify the path to campground-compatible entitlements, and guide you through conditional use permit applications, rezoning requests, and variance hearings before local planning boards.
We identify environmental constraints including wetlands, floodplain, and protected habitats early in the process, and navigate Section 404 permits, NEPA review requirements, and state environmental regulations.
RV parks and campgrounds require health department approval for water systems, sewage treatment, dump stations, pool facilities, and food service operations. We know the requirements in each state and prepare compliant documentation.
Most states require a specific campground or RV park operating license issued by a state agency. We know each state's requirements, application processes, inspection criteria, and renewal timelines — and we manage them for you.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires campgrounds to provide accessible sites, restrooms, and pathways. We audit your site plan for ADA compliance and ensure your design meets federal accessibility standards before construction begins.
Compliance doesn't stop at opening day. We help operating parks stay current with annual inspections, license renewals, regulatory changes, and new federal or state requirements that affect campground operations.
A coordinated five-step approach that keeps your permits moving and your project on schedule.
We identify every permit, license, and approval your project requires at the federal, state, and local level.
We assess risk, map the fastest path to approvals, and prepare your conditional use or variance application.
We prepare compliant, complete applications — reducing back-and-forth with agencies and preventing restarts.
We interface directly with planning departments, health agencies, and state licensing offices to keep things moving.
We confirm all permits are in hand, documentation is organized, and you're clear to build — and operate.
A general attorney or local consultant may know permitting broadly. CCG knows what campground-specific applications look like — and what reviewers are looking for.
| What Determines Approval Speed & Success | CCG | General Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Campground-specific permit experience across 50+ states | ✓ | ✗ |
| Knows state-by-state campground licensing requirements | ✓ | ✗ |
| Identifies all required permits before project starts | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Prepares complete, reviewer-ready applications | ✓ | Varies |
| Coordinates across zoning, health, environmental & state agencies | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tracks all permit timelines in one coordinated plan | ✓ | ✗ |
| 175+ completed campground developments as reference | ✓ | ✗ |
"Having known and worked with Jayne for over 30 years, I can attest to her vast experience in the outdoor hospitality industry. When it comes to navigating the regulatory and permitting landscape, there is simply no one better — she knows what every agency is looking for before they ask."
What developers ask before starting the regulatory process.
CCG has guided 175+ campground developments through the full permitting and compliance process. Let's map out exactly what your project needs — before the clock starts running.
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