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More Than Half of Campers Bring Their Dogs (And Some Bring Cats)

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that more than half of campers camped with dogs in 2023.

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  • 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that more than half of campers camped with dogs in 2023.
  • The Dyrt's 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma revealed that 53.7% of campers brought their pooches to the campsite last year.
  • While dogs are by far the most popular pet to camp with, 5.8% of respondents said they went camping with cats.
  • Property owners and campground managers worked to accommodate dogs as well as campers in 2023.

Oregon Campers More Likely to Camp Alone, and for Free

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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"The Dyrt guided us to an awesome, small dispersed campground where we were the only folks for a couple nights midweek," says The Dyrt camper Joan R. of Oregon.

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  • "The Dyrt guided us to an awesome, small dispersed campground where we were the only folks for a couple nights midweek," says The Dyrt camper Joan R. of Oregon.
  • "It was the quietest place I've been since camping as a kid WAY BACK in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho.
  • Another finding about Oregon in the 2024 Camping Report is that vanlife is still going strong, with 12.7% identifying camper vans as their primary camping type.
  • "Ultimately, we came back to Oregon in part because of the abundance of dispersed camping options."

Washington Campers More Likely to Camp with Family, Pets

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Their fur babies were also along for the ride as Washington campers were 8% more likely to camp with a dog than others nationwide.

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  • Their fur babies were also along for the ride as Washington campers were 8% more likely to camp with a dog than others nationwide.
  • And while camping with cats has yet to take off as a significant trend, Washington campers were 24% more likely to bring their feline friends to the campsite.
  • Those surveyed from Washington, Oregon and California were 29% less likely to be first-time campers in 2023.
  • The Dyrt's survey found that campers from Washington were 27% less likely to work while camping in 2023 compared to the national average.

California Campgrounds Are the Second-Most Competitive in the U.S.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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California is among the most competitive states in which to find an available campsite in the United States.

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  • California is among the most competitive states in which to find an available campsite in the United States.
  • For this year's annual report, The Dyrt took a closer look at three iconic West Coast camping states — California, Washington and Oregon.
  • "I just started camping again this year after a long absence," says The Dyrt camper Robin W. of California.
  • While 5.5% of all campers reported household incomes of greater than $250,000, that number jumps to 12.2% in California.

The 2024 Glampy Awards: The Dyrt Recognizes the Top 10 Glamping Destinations in the U.S.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has announced the winners of the 2024 Glampy Awards .

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  • 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has announced the winners of the 2024 Glampy Awards .
  • Now in its third year, the Glampys recognize and honor the most unique and innovative glampground destinations throughout the United States.
  • Glamping may have started out as niche, but it has quickly gained momentum as a fast-growing segment of the camping industry.
  • According to The Dyrt's 2024 Camping Report presented by the All-New Toyota Tacoma , 26% of private camping properties surveyed said they now offer glamping.

Camp Curious: Two-Thirds of Americans Say They Want to Camp in Next 3 Years

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Last year 84.8 million people — about 1 in 4 Americans — went camping.

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  • Last year 84.8 million people — about 1 in 4 Americans — went camping.
  • Of those who said they're at least somewhat likely to camp in the next three years, many would be first-time campers.
  • More than 20 million Americans have gone camping for the first time since 2021, including 5.5 million first-time campers in 2023.
  • "When two out of three people say they are curious about going camping, that's a huge number of potential campers.

Half of Private Camping Properties Added Campsites Last Year

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that 50% of private camping properties added campsites in 2023 in response to continued demand from the booming camping industry.

Key Points: 
  • 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that 50% of private camping properties added campsites in 2023 in response to continued demand from the booming camping industry.
  • These statistics are from the newly released 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma , the most in-depth and comprehensive look at the camping industry to date.
  • Property managers across all 50 states were surveyed to gather information for the 2024 Camping Report.
  • In addition to adding new sites, 25.5% of camping properties expanded their calendars, offering more dates for campers to book.

Finding an Available Campsite Got Slightly Easier in 2023 -- Still 4x Harder than 2019

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that 45.5% of campers reported difficulty booking a site because a campground was sold out in 2023.

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  • 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that 45.5% of campers reported difficulty booking a site because a campground was sold out in 2023.
  • This number is four times higher than it was in 2019, but it marks a decrease from the 2022 peak of 58.4%.
  • The Dyrt estimates there were over 5 million first-time campers last year with a total of 84.5 million Americans who camped in 2023.
  • It's so great to see now that camping is still continuing to grow while some of the pain points are being mitigated."

The Dyrt's 2024 Camping Report Finds Demand for Camping Still Increasing, but Supply Catching Up

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has released its 2024 Camping Report Presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma , the most in-depth and comprehensive look at the camping industry to date.

Key Points: 
  • 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has released its 2024 Camping Report Presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma , the most in-depth and comprehensive look at the camping industry to date.
  • It found that an estimated 84.8 million Americans went camping in 2023, and 5.5 million of those were first-time campers.
  • "The demand for camping has never been greater, but technology is making it easier to find camping and property owners are rapidly expanding.
  • The Dyrt's 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma includes new findings on camping vehicles.

The Dyrt Provides Free Guide to Reservation Opening Dates for National and State Parks

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has released its 2024 Camping Reservation Opening Dates Guide , which helps campers know exactly when reservations open at every state and national park in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has released its 2024 Camping Reservation Opening Dates Guide , which helps campers know exactly when reservations open at every state and national park in the United States.
  • The Dyrt is offering this resource to all campers for free.
  • "Every state and national park has its own time frame for opening up reservations.
  • Reservations open anywhere from 30 days to 13 months in advance at state and national parks throughout the country.