More than 30,000 consumers submitted online reviews of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts across the United States
The top parks were announced last week during the National Association
of RV Parks and Campgrounds' annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference &
Expo, which took place at the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort & Spa
and Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.
More than
30,000 camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the online survey,
which evaluated guest experiences at campgrounds, RV parks and resorts
that are affiliated with the National Association of RV Parks and
Campgrounds.
"Consistently earning an overall 'A' grade from
guests is difficult, and our 44 winners this year represent less than 2
percent of all of the nation's campgrounds. But what is even more
impressive is that 12 of this year's winners have also received this
award four years in a row," said Bob MacKinnon, president and CEO of
GuestRated.com, the Murrieta, Calif.-based company that conducted the
online survey.
"Consumers should take the time to check out the
ratings that are posted for each campground on GoCampingAmerica.com
because that's the quickest way to tell which parks are best meeting -
and exceeding - guest expectations," said Paul Bambei, president and CEO
of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.
Out of the 44 parks earning "A" grades this year two are:
Acres of Wildlife Campground in Steep Falls, Maine, a three-time "A" grade winner, www.acresofwildlife.com
Red Apple Campground, Kennebunkport, Me., a three-time "A" grade winner, www.redapplecampground.com
The GuestRated.com national online survey program was launched in 2008 in collaboration with ARVC.
Consumers are invited to submit their own reviews of private
campgrounds and RV resorts they have recently visited by logging on to www.GoCampingAmerica.com and clicking on the "Review a Park" tab. Survey results will eventually be posted on the GoCampingAmerica website.
For more information about the online survey program, please contact
Bob MacKinnon of GuestRated.com at (877) 707-7080 as well as Paul Bambei
of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds at (303)
681-0401. Also be sure to visit www.GuestRated.com.
Jeff Crider
National Assn of RV Parks and Campgrounds
