Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, hunting and fishing camps, and outdoor adventure retreats, that offer trail riding, white water rafting, hiking, and similar activities. These establishments provide accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed campsites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities. Illustrative Examples: Fishing camps with accommodation facilities Dude ranches Vacation camps (except campgrounds, day, instructional) Hunting camps with accommodation facilities Wilderness camps Outdoor adventure retreats with accommodation facilities
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Accommodation and Food Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Accommodation and Food Services sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. The sector includes both accommodation and food services establishments because the two activities are often combined at the same establishment. Some establishments that provide food and beverage services are classified in other sectors. Excluded from this sector are civic and social organizations. These establishments are classified in Sector 81, Other Services (except Public Administration). Amusement and recreation parks, dinner theaters, and other recreation or entertainment facilities are classified in Sector 71, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation. Motion picture theaters are classified in Sector 51, Information. |
| 721 | Accommodation 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Accommodation subsector provide lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide lodging only, while others provide meals, laundry services, and recreational facilities, as well as lodging. Lodging establishments are classified in this subsector even if the provision of complementary services generates more revenue. The types of complementary services provided vary from establishment to establishment. The subsector is organized into three groups: (1) traveler accommodation, (2) recreational accommodation, and (3) rooming and boarding houses, dormitories, and workers' camps. The Traveler Accommodation industry group includes establishments that primarily provide traditional types of lodging services. This group includes hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfast inns. In addition to lodging, these establishments may provide a range of other services to their guests. The RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps industry group includes establishments that operate lodging facilities primarily designed to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts. Included are travel trailer campsites, recreational vehicle parks, and outdoor adventure retreats. The Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps industry group includes establishments providing temporary or longer-term accommodations, that for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence. Board (i.e., meals) may be provided but is not essential. Establishments that manage short-stay accommodation establishments (e.g., hotels and motels) on a contractual basis are classified in this subsector if they both manage the operation and provide the operating staff. Such establishments are classified based on the type of facility managed and operated. |
| 7212 | RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps 4-digit industry group | Industries in the Accommodation subsector provide lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide lodging only, while others provide meals, laundry services, and recreational facilities, as well as lodging. Lodging establishments are classified in this subsector even if the provision of complementary services generates more revenue. The types of complementary services provided vary from establishment to establishment. The subsector is organized into three groups: (1) traveler accommodation, (2) recreational accommodation, and (3) rooming and boarding houses, dormitories, and workers' camps. The Traveler Accommodation industry group includes establishments that primarily provide traditional types of lodging services. This group includes hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfast inns. In addition to lodging, these establishments may provide a range of other services to their guests. The RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps industry group includes establishments that operate lodging facilities primarily designed to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts. Included are travel trailer campsites, recreational vehicle parks, and outdoor adventure retreats. The Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps industry group includes establishments providing temporary or longer-term accommodations, that for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence. Board (i.e., meals) may be provided but is not essential. Establishments that manage short-stay accommodation establishments (e.g., hotels and motels) on a contractual basis are classified in this subsector if they both manage the operation and provide the operating staff. Such establishments are classified based on the type of facility managed and operated. |
| 72121 | RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps 5-digit NAICS industry | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds and recreational and vacation camps. These establishments cater to outdoor enthusiasts and are characterized by the type of accommodation and by the nature and the range of recreational facilities and activities provided to their clients. Illustrative Examples: Campgrounds Fishing and hunting camps Travel trailer campsites Outdoor adventure retreats Vacation camps (except instructional, day) Recreational vehicle parks |
| 721214 | Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) 6-digit U.S. detail | This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, hunting and fishing camps, and outdoor adventure retreats, that offer trail riding, white water rafting, hiking, and similar activities. These establishments provide accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed campsites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities. Illustrative Examples: Fishing camps with accommodation facilities Dude ranches Vacation camps (except campgrounds, day, instructional) Hunting camps with accommodation facilities Wilderness camps Outdoor adventure retreats with accommodation facilities |
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Classification References
- 01Operating instructional camps, such as sports camps, fine arts camps, and computer camps--are classified in Sector 61, Educational Services, based on the nature of instruction; and
- 02Operating children's day camps (except instructional)--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
Index Items
Boys' camps (except day, instructional)
Camps (except day, instructional)
Children's camps (except day, instructional)
Dude ranches
Fishing camps with accommodation facilities
Girls' camps (except day, instructional)
Guest ranches with accommodation facilities
Hunting camps with accommodation facilities
Nudist camps with accommodation facilities
Outdoor adventure retreats with accommodation facilities
Recreational camps with accommodation facilities (except campgrounds)
Summer camps (except day, instructional)
Trail riding camps with accommodation facilities
Vacation camps (except campgrounds, day, instructional)
Wilderness camps
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 721214.
National Association of Camp Managers
A professional organization for camp managers, operators, and industry stakeholders.
US Department of Interior - Recreation.gov
The official government portal for finding and booking camps, parks, and outdoor recreation programs.
American Camping Association
A non-profit advocacy and education organization focused on the camp industry's growth and standards.
