Which campgrounds can join PCOA?

Membership is open to a lodging establishment organized to accommodate five or more separate, designated campsites, in either privately owned or campground-owned lodging. The property may include amenities such as site-specific electric and sewer hookups, bath houses, stores, recreational areas, and pools, and all applicable licenses and certificates to operate a campground must be visible, up to date, and aligned with state requirements.

Associations

Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association

The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA, which markets consumer-side as PaCamping) is a nonprofit trade association representing privately owned campgrounds and RV parks across Pennsylvania. It has been working in the outdoor hospitality industry since 1963 and represents over 215 campgrounds and RV parks in the state, each individually owned and operated.

For owners, the association runs a state camping directory in print and online that lists member parks by region, an annual convention and trade show, RV and camping shows, a business member directory of suppliers and service providers, and an employment board where member parks and business associates post open jobs. Consumer-facing pages cover trip planning, visitor fees, firewood and emerald ash borer quarantine rules, and regional attractions.

Membership has a published standard: a lodging establishment organized to accommodate five or more separate designated campsites, in privately owned or campground-owned lodging, which may include site-specific electric and sewer hookups, bath houses, stores, recreational areas and pools, and which holds all applicable licenses and certificates to operate a campground, visible, current, and aligned with state requirements.

The association's office is at 415 Taylor Drive, Suite 302, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Dues are not published on the site, so prospective members should request membership terms directly.

Best for

Pennsylvania campground and RV park owners who want state-level advocacy, a listing in the state camping directory, and access to the annual convention and supplier network; membership requires a park with five or more designated campsites and current state licenses.

What they do

State advocacy for private campground and RV park owners
Printed and online Pennsylvania camping directory
Annual PCOA Convention & Trade Show
PA Camping Show and RV show production
Business member and supplier directory
Member park employment listings
Consumer camping information and trip planning resources

Details

Attribute	Value
Founded	1963
Ownership	Nonprofit

What stands out

Has represented Pennsylvania's private campgrounds and RV parks since 1963 and covers over 215 member campgrounds and RV parks.
The 63rd Annual PCOA Convention & Trade Show is scheduled for December 7-10, 2026 at the Kalahari Pocono Resort in Pocono Manor, PA.
Produces the PA Camping Show at the York Expo Center, where eight dealers show approximately 160 units alongside campground and supplier exhibits.
Publishes a business member directory of insurers, reservation software, builders, and other campground suppliers.

Common questions

Which campgrounds can join PCOA?: Membership is open to a lodging establishment organized to accommodate five or more separate, designated campsites, in either privately owned or campground-owned lodging. The property may include amenities such as site-specific electric and sewer hookups, bath houses, stores, recreational areas, and pools, and all applicable licenses and certificates to operate a campground must be visible, up to date, and aligned with state requirements.