Camping industry revenue in North America 2017-2027

The revenue in the camping segment of the travel & tourism market in North America was forecast to continuously increase between 2023 and 2027 by a total of 2.4 billion U.S. dollars. According to this forecast, revenue will reach as much as 25.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2027. Along with being profitable, camping can also be expensive. In 2022, the largest income distribution of campers in North America included those who made more than 100 thousand U.S. dollars annually.

Which generation camps the most?

While campers of all ages value getting out in nature, some generations are more likely to camp than others. A 2023 report identified the age distribution of campers in North America in 2022 and determined that Millennials were the most likely to go camping. The study found that among camping participants in the region that year, 46 percent were Millennials. Meanwhile, Baby Boomers and mature campers constituted the smallest share of the total, amounting to seven and three percent, respectively.

What is the most popular camping accommodation in North America?

Some of the most popular accommodations for campers in North America include tents, RVs, also known as recreational vehicles, and cabins. In 2022, 30.4 million North American campers said that tents were their primary type of camping accommodation. Meanwhile, RVs were the leading camping accommodation for exactly half as many campers that year. The number of capers who preferred to stay in cabins, by comparison, was roughly 12 million.