CROWLEY, Texas, Oct. 11, 2010 – The upcoming winter season is shaping up to be at least as busy, if not busier, than last year for campgrounds, RV parks and resorts that cater to Winter Texans, according to the Texas Association of Campground Owners. “Our members are reporting strong advance bookings that are at least
on par with last year’s figures, while some parks are projecting occupancy gains of 5 to 15 percent or more,” said Brian Schaeffer, TACO’s executive director and CEO. Several park operators said they were pleased with the pace of winter reservations for the 20102011 season.
“Last winter was the busiest winter we’ve ever had, and as of right now, we’re looking to be about even or above last year’s figures,” said TACO President Doug Shearer, who owns the 95-site Parkview Riverside RV Park in Concan. Don Temple, who owns Guadalupe River RV Continued Page 2