Number of Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
5,859
recreational and vacation camps (except campgrounds) businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The recreational and vacation camps (except campgrounds) industry has grown 16.6% since 2000 (from 5,023 to 5,859 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 5,859 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+5.6%).
- •Employment: 51,126 workers in 2023 (32.8% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 63%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,859 | 6,637 | 51,126 | 10.0% | 8.8% | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 5,841 | 6,552 | 48,975 | 12.6% | 10.0% | +12.1% |
| 2021 | 5,696 | 6,377 | 43,310 | 10.0% | 8.3% | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 5,575 | 6,228 | 47,920 | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 5,546 | 6,198 | 48,491 | 8.5% | 7.5% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 5,528 | 6,136 | 47,791 | 8.6% | 7.3% | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 5,463 | 6,066 | 46,750 | 8.7% | 7.2% | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 5,371 | 5,968 | 44,408 | 8.2% | 7.5% | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 5,322 | 5,910 | 43,189 | 7.7% | 7.1% | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 5,248 | 5,835 | 41,874 | 6.6% | 7.4% | +1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.