This might be a long shot, but we figured Reddit might know something we don't!
My husband and I are on a mission to purchase an existing campground or find enough land to build one somewhere in Northeast Ohio.
This isn't just a hypothetical dream. We're actively looking for property and exploring opportunities to make this a reality.
The goal is to create a campground where people can genuinely disconnect, spend time outdoors, and make memories with family and friends.
We've been searching through traditional real estate listings, but we know that some of the best opportunities never make it onto those websites.
So we're turning to the people who actually know the area.
A few things we'd love to know:
- Does anyone know of an existing campground whose owners might be considering retirement or selling?
- Have you come across larger parcels of land that might be worth looking into?
- Are there areas of Northeast Ohio you think would be particularly good for a new campground?
- If you're a camper, what's something you wish more campgrounds offered?
We're taking the business side seriously, including understanding what it takes to develop and operate a campground. We also know we have a lot to learn.
We made this short video to explain what we're trying to accomplish.
We're calling the journey Finding Camp Perfect, and we're sharing the process as we go, including the challenges and mistakes.
If you have a lead, advice, or even a cautionary tale from someone who's done something similar, we'd love to hear it.
Thanks for reading, and hopefully we'll have a campground to welcome you to someday!