The outdoor hospitality industry has had incredible increases in the last 10 years.
Camping households (those who identify as campers) have increased by 16.5 million additional households
23% INCREASE
The number of active camping households (camped in the past year) has increased by a whopping 21.6 million additional households
68% INCREASE
All types of accommodations have seen an increase in use:
Tent usage is up 56%
9.6 MILLION
RV usage is up 96% 6.4 MILLION
Cabin/Glamping usage is up 101% 7.O MILLION
New campers represent an average of 9% OF GUESTS each year, with 2020 (21%), 2021 (16%), and 2022 (11%) showing the greatest increases
Since 2014, there has been a 98% INCREASE in the number of households who camp three or more times annually.
LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE WORK IS TH E # 1
M EM BE R B E N E F I T
The TACO Legal Team
Legislative Consulting
RON HINKLE
Texas Campgrounds
Legislative Consultant for over 20 years.
New in 2024 –The TACO Legal Hotline ONLY for TACO Members!
Property taxes are threatening your profits –you need TACO fighting in the Texas legislature, both for you and for your bottom line!
A coalition of city and lodging entities wants Texas to put an occupancy tax on RV sites in the next legislative session. TACO will ALWAYS fight this tax for you!
CHRISTINE TAYLOR
Licensed attorney and campground operator.
Cities and water boards want to arbitrarily make you install bigger master meters and bill you for unoccupied sites. TACO has won before and will ALWAYS fight this!
Some campers don’t pay their fees and try to get away with it. TACO fights theft of service and wins!
Some campers don’t obey the park rules and must leave. TACO fights this criminal trespassing and wins!
The TAC O Le gal Handb o ok Essential to operating a campground in Texas and EXCLUSIVELY for TACO Members.
"I am grateful to be a part of TACO. I would have been out so much more money trying to fight these water charges. I don’t have the full understanding of many things at the legal level that TACO has been able to help me with. Texas is so blessed to have someone that cares about getting the right things done at a legislative level. Thank you again for fighting for the campgrounds in Texas so that we can concentrate on taking care of our guests."
Marla Pollitt - Owner Over
Yonder RV Park
Benefits you’ll only receive as a TACO Member!
Legal and Legislative Program
• Member-only online access to Texas Campgrounds Legal Handbook including site service agreements, eviction process, forms, statutes and regulatory language and much more
• Fights for Texas campground owners’ rights with local and state agencies and in the Texas legislature
• Offers professional and actionable phone and email support when operational or marketing issues arise within your Texas campground
Education
• A copy of the TACO News Magazine with timely information on industry trends plus state and national developments
• Member pricing for the Texas Campgrounds Spring Meeting and Trade Show, the largest campground operator show in the Southwest
• Free access to numerous online educational classes from industry experts throughout the year
Marketing
• Web listing with direct link to your campground website on TexasCampgrounds.com - a top-ranked Google search result for Texas RV camping
• Additional listing on TexasGlampingResorts.com - a top-ranked website for ‘Texas glamping resort’
• A listing in the official RV Travel & Camping Guide to Texas and Texas Saver Card - reaching 250,000 campers through Texas Welcome Centers, RV Dealers, Chamber Visitors Centers and dozens of the biggest RV shows around the country
• Promotes the RV, camping, and glamping lifestyles in Texas, and TACO member parks, through an extensive public relations program
Vendor and Supplier Access
• A copy of the Official Texas Campgrounds Vendor Guide with experienced suppliers catering specifically to the RV park and campground industry in Texas
Here’s what our satisfied members are saying!
“If you have ever had to evict a guest from the park you know what a headache it can be. TACO is a phone call away for advice, has the forms needed and even a Site Service Agreement that stipulates the law. TACO continues to work to educate law enforcement agencies of the changes made and works each legislative session to refine those laws. Saving one or two months of site fees in the eviction process will more than pay for your yearly dues.”
– Randall Dally Owner Rayburn RV Hideout
“We count TACO and its team of professionals as one of our most valued partnerships in the success of our clients’ properties in Texas. Their thorough guidance, unending advocacy, and continued stewardship of the RV industry in both Texas and nationwide makes them an absolute ‘must have’ for our locations in Texas!”
– Scott Foos CEO/Owner Horizon Outdoor Hospitality
Join. Save. Make.
Join your state association and SAVE money on these important programs that will allow you to MAKE more money for your business!
ASCAP Music License
Discounts up to 50%. 975,000 songwriters, composers & music publishers. Catalog of songs www.ascap.com/repertory#/.
BMI Music License
15% discounts on music licensing.
SESCAC Music License
Discounts up to 25% and access to over 1,000,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers!
Global Music Rights
Represents today’s greatest and most popular music creators. 115,000 works. 100 + Billboard Top 100 #1s. Catalog of songs: globalmusicrights.com/Catalog.
Alltrack
Discounts up to 50% on the fastest growing music license catalog.
Suburban Propane
Special rates and benefits on bulk tank or dispensers. You could see substantial savings on your propane bill that would be enough to pay for your TACO Campground Membership!
MPLC
Get $60 off the MPLC (Motion Picture Licensing Corporation) annual blanket license and show films/TV shows to your campers year-round for one flat fee. Screen any licensed content anytime, from any legal source, with no limits or reporting.
Swank Movie License
15% discounts on motion picture licenses and play movies for your campers all year long!
Constant Contact Email Marketing
25% discount. Sign up for discounted programs and keep in touch with your customers to keep them coming back!
SB Value/US Foods
Save thousands yearly with the largest food buying program in the country. Our national savings average is 17%. No cost, no contract. Simply buy what you buy now, just cheaper!
Integrity Energy
Save $$. Negotiate and mange energy contracts and find you the best rate available. Campgrounds have saved between $5,000 and $20,000 a year by working with Integrity Energy.
many more!
EDUCATION
Webinars – Free for TACO Members
Past topics include:
• Emergency Preparedness and Risk Management
• Getting the Most Out of Propane
• Pool Operator Certification (fees apply)
• Preparing for EVs
• Legal and Legislative Updates
• What You Really Need to Know About Workampers, Contractors and Staff!
New webinars planned as needed.
Beautiful and informative Printed and distributed quarterly. Email link provided for digital viewing. Past four issues available on TACOMembers.com/education Trade Show with over 75 Vendors
TACO News
Email information
TACO keeps members informed on member opportunities, legislative laws effecting the industry and industry trends.
Hundreds of thousands of RV campers see the printed or digital TACO Guide each year –customers you NEED!
The TACO Guide offers:
• An exclusive focus on the Lone Star State
• Themed regional profiles
• Distribution through TxDOT Travel Centers, Chambers of Commerce & CVBs, and at 400+ member campgrounds
• Enhanced park listings, advertorials, and a pullout map insert
