The KOA Monthly Research Report – December edition projects that 8.69 million camping households are planning a cold-weather camping trip this year. Also, whether traveling to winter destinations or warmer locales, more than 22 million households plan to take a camping trip during the remaining holiday season.
Those that camped for the first time in 2021 are particularly interested in trying a winter camping trip. It is estimated that 69 percent of new camping households are considering a winter camping trip. RV trips are the most popular form (51 percent) of winter camping trips though first-time campers are also interested in hut-to-hut winter camping (31 percent) and overlanding (26 percent).
“Camping is increasingly becoming a year-round activity regardless of climate,” said Toby O’Rourke, president and CEO of Kampgrounds of America. “We are seeing that new campers are really enthusiastic about the camping lifestyle and the options and variety it offers. This isn’t just a trend, camping’s popularity will continue to increase across locations, seasons and experiences.”
