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Camping Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global camping market is worth USD 40.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 70.5 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and RV and caravan pitches is the largest by accommodation segment.

USD 40.1 bnMarket size 2026
USD 70.5 bnForecast 2036
5.8%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global camping market is worth USD 40.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 70.5 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and RV and caravan pitches is the largest by accommodation segment.

ScopeCamping accommodation: pitch, caravan, RV, cabin, tent and glamping stays at campgrounds and holiday parks, valued at guest spend on accommodation.
IndustryTravel and Tourism
Value 2025USD 38.0 bn
Value 2026USD 40.1 bn
Value 2036USD 70.5 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.8%
Volume 2026931 million nights
Volume 20361,342 million nights
Average price 2026USD 43.1 per night
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Camping market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global camping market is forecast to grow from USD 40.1 bn in 2026 to USD 70.5 bn by 2036, a rise of 76%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 5.8%
Camping market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 38.0 bn; 2026: USD 40.1 bn; 2027: USD 42.4 bn; 2028: USD 44.9 bn; 2029: USD 47.5 bn; 2030: USD 50.2 bn; 2031: USD 53.1 bn; 2032: USD 56.2 bn; 2033: USD 59.5 bn; 2034: USD 62.9 bn; 2035: USD 66.6 bn; 2036: USD 70.5 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.8%.202540.1 bn202653.1 bn203170.5 bn20365.8% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 40.1 bn
2027USD 42.4 bn
2028USD 44.9 bn
2029USD 47.5 bn
2030USD 50.2 bn
2031USD 53.1 bn
2032USD 56.2 bn
2033USD 59.5 bn
2034USD 62.9 bn
2035USD 66.6 bn
2036USD 70.5 bn

Camping market segmentation

By accommodation

Exhibit 2RV and caravan pitches is the largest segment by accommodation, with 40.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by accommodation
Camping market share by accommodation, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by accommodation. RV and caravan pitches: 40.0%; Tent pitches: 26.0%; Cabins and lodges: 20.0%; Glamping: 14.0%.RV and caravan pitches40.0%Tent pitches26.0%Cabins and lodges20.0%Glamping14.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Tent pitches26.0%22.3%USD 10.4 bn4.2%
RV and caravan pitches40.0%36.0%USD 16.0 bn4.7%
Cabins and lodges20.0%20.7%USD 8.0 bn6.2%
Glamping14.0%21.0%USD 5.6 bn10.2%

By operator

Exhibit 3Private campgrounds adds the most revenue by operator, growing from USD 23.3 bn in 2026 to USD 40.3 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by operator, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Camping market by operator, 2026 and 2036Revenue by operator in 2026 and 2036. Private campgrounds: USD 23.3 bn in 2026, USD 40.3 bn in 2036, change +73%; Public and park campgrounds: USD 11.2 bn in 2026, USD 16.1 bn in 2036, change +43%; Booking platforms and clubs: USD 5.6 bn in 2026, USD 14.1 bn in 2036, change +151%.20262036 forecastChangePrivate campgrounds+73%23.3 bn40.3 bnPublic and park campgrounds+43%11.2 bn16.1 bnBooking platforms and clubs+151%5.6 bn14.1 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Private campgrounds58.0%57.2%USD 23.3 bn5.7%
Public and park campgrounds28.0%22.8%USD 11.2 bn3.7%
Booking platforms and clubs14.0%20.0%USD 5.6 bn9.6%

By group type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Families46.0%44.0%USD 18.4 bn5.3%
Couples22.0%23.0%USD 8.8 bn6.3%
Friends20.0%20.0%USD 8.0 bn5.8%
Solo campers12.0%13.0%USD 4.8 bn6.7%

By stay length

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Weekend38.0%38.0%USD 15.2 bn5.8%
Up to one week40.0%39.0%USD 16.0 bn5.5%
Extended stays22.0%23.0%USD 8.8 bn6.3%

By booking mode

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Online44.0%56.0%USD 17.6 bn8.4%
Walk-in30.0%20.0%USD 12.0 bn1.6%
Club and membership26.0%24.0%USD 10.4 bn5.0%

Top 25 countries for camping by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 81.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.2%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 15.2 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 54.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Camping market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 15.2 bn, 38.0%; France: USD 3.6 bn, 9.0%; Germany: USD 2.8 bn, 7.0%; United Kingdom: USD 2.4 bn, 6.0%; Canada: USD 2.0 bn, 5.0%; Australia: USD 1.6 bn, 4.0%; Netherlands: USD 1.4 bn, 3.5%; Italy: USD 1.4 bn, 3.5%; Spain: USD 1.2 bn, 3.0%; Japan: USD 1.0 bn, 2.5%.United States15.2 bn 38.0%France3.6 bn 9.0%Germany2.8 bn 7.0%United Kingdom2.4 bn 6.0%Canada2.0 bn 5.0%Australia1.6 bn 4.0%Netherlands1.4 bn 3.5%Italy1.4 bn 3.5%Spain1.2 bn 3.0%Japan1.0 bn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 15.2 bn38.0%USD 27.3 bn6.0%
2FranceUSD 3.6 bn9.0%USD 5.8 bn5.0%
3GermanyUSD 2.8 bn7.0%USD 4.6 bn5.0%
4United KingdomUSD 2.4 bn6.0%USD 4.1 bn5.4%
5CanadaUSD 2.0 bn5.0%USD 3.5 bn5.6%
6AustraliaUSD 1.6 bn4.0%USD 2.9 bn6.1%
7NetherlandsUSD 1.4 bn3.5%USD 2.4 bn5.5%
8ItalyUSD 1.4 bn3.5%USD 2.3 bn4.9%
9SpainUSD 1.2 bn3.0%USD 2.0 bn5.4%
10JapanUSD 1.0 bn2.5%USD 1.5 bn4.5%
11SwedenUSD 730 mn1.8%USD 1.4 bn6.6%
12NorwayUSD 649 mn1.6%USD 1.2 bn6.6%
13PolandUSD 577 mn1.4%USD 1.1 bn6.7%
14DenmarkUSD 517 mn1.3%USD 979 mn6.6%
15SwitzerlandUSD 457 mn1.1%USD 874 mn6.7%
16AustriaUSD 409 mn1.0%USD 775 mn6.6%
17BelgiumUSD 365 mn0.9%USD 690 mn6.6%
18ChinaUSD 325 mn0.8%USD 655 mn7.3%
19New ZealandUSD 289 mn0.7%USD 550 mn6.7%
20PortugalUSD 257 mn0.6%USD 486 mn6.6%
21FinlandUSD 229 mn0.6%USD 430 mn6.5%
22Czech RepublicUSD 204 mn0.5%USD 387 mn6.6%
23IrelandUSD 180 mn0.5%USD 345 mn6.7%
24South AfricaUSD 160 mn0.4%USD 303 mn6.6%
25BrazilUSD 144 mn0.4%USD 275 mn6.7%
Rest of worldUSD 1.9 bn4.8%USD 3.6 bn6.3%
Exhibit 5United States and France account for 47% of the USD 30.4 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Camping market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 40.1 bn. United States: +USD 12.1 bn; France: +USD 2.2 bn; Germany: +USD 1.8 bn; United Kingdom: +USD 1.7 bn; Canada: +USD 1.4 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 9.5 bn; Rest of world: +USD 1.6 bn. Market value 2036: USD 70.5 bn.Market value 202640.1 bnUnited States+12.1 bnFrance+2.2 bnGermany+1.8 bnUnited Kingdom+1.7 bnCanada+1.4 bn20 other countries+9.5 bnRest of world+1.6 bnMarket value 203670.5 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Kampgrounds of America
  • Sun Communities
  • Equity LifeStyle Properties
  • Parkdean Resorts
  • Haven
  • Camping and Caravanning Club

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Huttopia
  • Yelloh! Village
  • Roompot
  • Big4 Holiday Parks
  • Eurocamp
  • Vacansoleil
  • Sandaya
  • Siblu
  • Discovery Parks
  • NRMA Parks and Resorts

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Hipcamp
  • Tentrr
  • Glamping Hub
  • Campspot
  • Pitchup.com

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the camping market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.8% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by accommodation, by operator, by group type, by stay length, by booking mode. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the camping market?

The global camping market is estimated at USD 38.0 bn in 2025 and USD 40.1 bn in 2026.

How fast will the camping market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 70.5 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 30.4 bn.

Which country is the largest market for camping?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 15.2 bn in 2026, 38.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 54.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, Australia is growing fastest at 6.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which camping segment is largest?

In the by accommodation split, RV and caravan pitches is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading camping companies?

Global leaders include Kampgrounds of America, Sun Communities, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Parkdean Resorts.

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