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CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK SELLER FINANCING

This is a business-financing technique in which a buyer borrows from the campground seller instead of, or at times in addition to, a bank. It is sometimes referred to, or called owner financing, land contract or purchase-money mortgage.

A campground seller agrees to finance a portion of the sales price over a specified term at a specified interest rate. If the campground seller is doing seller financing on the entire amount, the buyer pays a down payment up front, to the seller directly, and continues to make payments according to the agreement with the seller.





$7,500,000 421357
with 50% down
You want the perfect location, a very well maintained, high end park close to attractions yet far enough to be peaceful and quiet. This is it! Two-thirds of the park is devoted to seasonal guests for steady income. The remaining sites are used by travelers, visitors or weekend guests. Located in a growing community close to world-wide attractions, the park boasts 100 amp service, a recreation building, and organized activities for its community of guests.


$2,600,000 427629

Exceptionally beautiful location, you won’t believe it until you see it! This could be your perfect opportunity – along a major cross-country Interstate, quaint 4 season town and local activities, well maintained and upgraded franchised park. The park has 88 sites which feature 75 full hookups, 6 water & electric sites, 6 cabins and a park model. This turn-key operation could be yours!


$2,500,000 422225

345 spacious RV sites, marina, restaurant, pool, pond in a very popular recreation area. Set along a river with nearly 1 mile of frontage, guests of all ages enjoy the water for swimming and boating. The mature trees, gently rolling hills and proximity to thousands of people aid in the success of this park. Don't let this turn-key operation pass you.


$2,495,000
428080

Beautiful park in a wooded setting located within a 2 hour drive of millions of people. 20 minutes from 2 casinos. This is the perfect weekend or summer get-away for the family with lots of activities, a snack shop, a pond and much more. Facilities boast 165 sites, some seasonal guests on 60 acres. This is a prime spot and a well taken care of business.


$2,400,000 426851

13 Acres of leased land include 1,500 feet of frontage on a very popular sporting and recreation lake. Though the park is open year round, summertime is best for activities. Amenities include 68 sites and 1 yurt rental unit. Guests come to enjoy the lake and beautiful scenery.


$2,0100,000 428670

The vistas are amazing! It is truly a park that a family could enjoy for a peaceful vacation, yet also serve as a base camp for both casual and serious outdoor enthusiasts. It is also a convenient overnight park for those traveling along a US highway. This 13 acre property includes 93 sites, featuring 33 full hook-ups, 28 electric only sites, and 29 tenting sites. There are 3 park models. The park is bordered by a creek (there are several creek-side campsites) and is very nicely treed. There is plenty to do while staying at the park, and there are many recreational opportunities in the surrounding area. A member of an elite group of campgrounds, this very highly rated park deserves a good look.


$1,970,000 3112503

California bed and breakfast for sale: Perched on a hillside with magnificent views make this an outstanding business opportunity! Just a short walk to the ocean and sandy beaches, shopping and restaurants, too. This might be one of the easiest businesses to operate. You will feel like you are on vacation—not just your guests! A four room, two-story bed and breakfast might be what your dreams have been telling you!


$1,950,000 422294

Within a couple hour drive of millions of people, this 30 acre property has 116 sites, including 103 full hook-ups and some pull-throughs. There are also 4 rental cabins, one park model, and primitive sites in the park. This park has water all about. There is an outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, a fishing pond, a fishing “hole”, and a stream coursing by (with about 30 sites right at streamside). This park is in a popular vacation area, and the vast majority of the park’s guests enjoy multi-day stays. Besides being near a popular NASCAR track, there is a large array of amenities right at the park, highlighted by the two pools, to entertain guests. The large shaded campsites and family-friendly nature of this park are definitely parts of the appeal of this business.


$1,600,000
596717

The 1/2 mile of frontage along a very popular river keeps the business hopping with guests canoeing, tubing, kayaking and fishing! This is the place to be during the warm summer months. After a day on the river the stories are great around the campfire. Nestled in a scenic valley along the river the park is on 29 acres and features 35 water and electric sites, 40 with no hookups and 25 cabins. Not only do guests enjoy the fun, but the Bald Eagles are a real treat to see.


$1,550,000 434182

Impeccably maintained park on 9.6 acres is located adjacent to a National Park and part of a mountainous wilderness area near a resort town. Guests come to this area for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and the night skies, enjoying all seasons. It is an outdoorsy atmosphere, rustic, with a frontier feel. The target is the “young at heart” wanting a destination park off the beaten track. The park features 21 full hookup sites and 20 cabins. The sellers are ready to hear your offer!



$1,500,000
425527

Many upgrades make this turn-key business desirable! This 98-acre property has 174 sites, including 18 full hookup sites, 130 with grey water leach field, 19 water-and-electric sites, and 7 rental units. All sites have Cable TV. The park features a heated swimming pool, 2 creeks, 4 ponds, and hiking trails. The business also has a camp store. The park has a variety of amenities, activities, and events to keep its guests at the park. It is also near a popular tourist area of the Northeast. This campground is popular with seasonals—more than half the sites are occupied the whole-season. The location of the park and the park itself definitely have a strong appeal to both long-term and short-term guests.


$1,300,000
429598

This level, 16-acre campground with 56 sites (including 24 pull-throughs) provides the perfect “base camp” to explore the varied geographical features and wildlife viewing and bird-watching opportunities that surround this park. The area includes a national wildlife refuge, mountain recreation opportunities, and a desert area. This property has a family restaurant, convenience store, gas station, gift shop, coffee shop, and saloon serving beer and wine. Currently, there is a corral and pasture area, too. All this includes 9 acres on which a new owner could expand the business.


$1,250,000 429926

Bed and Breakfast for sale located adjacent to one of the more popular National Parks features 5 bedrooms, a cottage and a canoe livery. Close to all services, yet quiet and very comfortable.


$1,250,000
831867

Situated in the heart of beautiful scenery and history, yet close to large metropolitan areas, this 30 acre property has 64 RV sites, and 56 are full hookups. There are 3 cabins, sleeping up to four guests each. There is also a small tenting area. The park has a variety of amenities on site, including a swimming pool and fishing pond. It is near a popular national park and other tourist sites, making it a good home base to enjoy both the park itself and the nearby attractions. The park’s current owners have expanded the season to make a year-round park in 2011.


$1,200,000 614581

Neat as a pin combination RV park and RV sales. Just off a busy interstate highway between 2 major cities, and visible to both directions. Sales and service are doing very well, the RV park is the newer feature and is great for first-time buyers of motor homes as well as passersby. The park consists of 25 sites on 7.5 acres with room for expansion. There is much more to this operation than meets the eye.


$1,200,000
422320

Well maintained, turn-key operation you won’t want to pass up! This 33.7 acre property has 78 sites, including 51 full hook-ups, 8 cabins and 2 park model, and a 3-bedroom mobile home. Many of the sites are pull-throughs. The park has a variety of amenities, services, and activities on-site, including a 19’ X 31’ concrete pool. Gem mining and a Jumping Pillow have been added in 2011 for guest enjoyment. This park is in a destination area of the Midwest, and it is also convenient to an array of outdoor recreational opportunities. A very family-friendly and well maintained park, this business is ready for the new owners to step right in!


$1,200,000 910975

Great location between 2 major cities and near a destination area for winter and summer fun! This park had been closed for two years prior to the current owners. The current owners have made many improvements of which you will see the results! Not far from the Interstate in a small town with many services. Don’t wait too long for this much desired area!


$1,150,000 599577

This 104 acre property has 212 water-and-electric sites, including 90 50-amp sites. The park also has an area used for tenting guests. About 75 of this park’s sites are waterfront sites. The perfect setting features 3 water features within its bounds, including a sandy-bottom swimming lake, a fishing pond, and a 25-acre fishing and boating (electric motors) lake. About three-fourths of this park’s sites are dedicated to seasonal campers. There are many amenities in this rural park, plus major metropolitan areas and a “world-class” amusement park are within an hour’s drive or less.


$1,125,000
427216

Just shy of 90 acres near a large lake and in a popular destination area attracting guests from 5 states. With 135 sites and room to grow, your business could be taking off in no time!


$1,100,000
2915287

Owner will Seller Finance with 25% down. Perfectly neat operation between 2 large cities and with easy access to the Interstate. Though most of the guests are local, a good amount are travelers who enjoy the friendly staff, good roads and appearance. This business is prime for the care given by an owner/operator.


$927,000
431276

Just under 9-acres, this property has 89 full hookup sites, approximately 50 primitive sites, and 1 rental unit. The full hook-up sites are big-rig friendly. The tenting area has bathrooms and is available for individual tenting parties. It is also well-suited to large group (think “Scouts”) gatherings. This property is located in a famous town from our country’s past. There are a variety of amenities and activities to enjoy in this highly-rated park, including a swimming pool and a partially enclosed pavilion, as well as other attractions nearby.


$919,000
434238

As you enter this RV park, the green grass, mature trees and 33 long pull throughs will confirm that you have arrived at a quality park. This 19 (approximately) acre property has 39 full hook-up sites and 18 water-and-electric sites, including 18 50-amp sites. The park also has an area used for tenting guests and has three 4-person cabins. The park has a swimming pool and a catch-and-release fishing pond among its amenities. Many of the sites are big-rig friendly. Located in picturesque forested and rolling hills, campground guests find it easy to relax and get a good night's sleep in this quiet park. Staying a night or staying a week, travelers will leave this park thinking what a pleasant stay they just experienced.


$850,000
600215

In the gateway area to a very popular summer vacation region, this 45 acre property has 166 sites, including 31 full hookup sites and 57 water-and-electric sites. There are 6 rental units, including 4 cabins. There is also a tenting area available. This park has many amenities, including a heated pool, snack shop, pavilion, nature trails, and a large array of on-site recreational and fun activities. There is plenty to do at the park, and there is much to see and do in the surrounding recreational area. This franchised park is popular with guests who enjoy all the family friendly activities, and it also has a clientele that uses it as “home base” for their day trips to area attractions.


$850,000
432578

Perfectly neat operation between 2 large cities and with easy access to the Interstate. Though most of the guests are local, a good amount are travelers who enjoy the friendly staff, good roads and appearance. This business is prime for the care given by an owner/operator.


$799,000 851738

This 8.25 acre property includes 27 large back-in sites, 19 large pull-throughs, 2 smaller electric-only sites, and 2 fully furnished cabins. Horse lovers will enjoy the 6 pens for overnight stalling along with a round exercising pen. The park has an enclosed pavilion which can accommodate approximately 150 guests for entertainment and special events. There is also a 21 unit storage building. This park opened in 2008, so you can rest assured that the infrastructure is up-to-date and in good working order, and there is room for expansion. This year-round park is near historic and scenic areas. With a residence on site, this one is truly ready for you make the purchase, move in, and get to work as the proud owner of a fine RV park.


$795,000 422228

Just minutes away from a leading national summer attraction this 12+ acre property has 123 sites, including 45 full hookup sites and 36 water-and-electric sites. There are 7 rental units, including 4 park models. There is also a 35-site tenting area available. 50 of the RV sites are pull-throughs. This park’s amenities include a heated swimming pool, playground, convenience store, shuffleboard, and game room. Also, there are great water activities within minutes of this property making it a great base from which to enjoy the many area attractions. This nicely-treed park provides a fine campground setting for both relaxing on-site and for heading out on the recreational adventures which beckon nearby.


$795,000 596732

River floating and canoeing is big business in this area. This park offers a desirable location with 1⁄4 mile frontage on a very popular river for canoeing and floating. The fishing is great, too! In fact, championship tournaments are held nearby. This is the perfect combination of amenities to create a fun-filled, action packed atmosphere for your guests. Guests are busy on the river each day, come back to tell of their adventures all evening. Be the core of the business by providing the setting. This offer includes 36 sites in two areas, 4 motel units, 1 cabin and 3 pavilions.

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$795,000
426521

Built with quality products and the convenience of guests in mind. This will be a fun project for you to watch grow! Located just off a major highway, the area attracts travelers all seasons. Completed features include 30 sites, half are full hookup with 30/50/110 amps, other half are water and electric, bathhouse, store and laundry on 40 acres.


$695,000
427055

20 acres nestled a private lake with a beach and flowing brook; both stocked for your fishing pleasure. Activities include outdoor fun with horseshoes, volleyball, croquet, basketball, swimming, fishing, badminton and a playground. Inside to enjoy ping pong, darts, video games and more. Get out on the water with the rental paddle boat and surf bike rentals or bring your own canoe, raft, rowboat and inflatables. Amenities include 55 sites, 4 cabins, a 6 room motel in a well established, solidly built resort. People come from all around to escape the city and take in the fresh air. Excellent opportunity!


$690,000 422635

Very well maintained park with mature trees is not far from a popular state park that offers lake access. Guests enjoy the walking distance to town yet the benefit of a quiet setting.  This park offers 100 sties, of which 60 are full hookups, 4 water and electric, 20 electric, the rest no services. Electricity is 20/30/50 amps.


$650,000
923523

This 145 acre parcel is home to a 60-site RV Park and a nine-hole, par 35 golf course which “surrounds” the campground. An additional nine holes are under construction. This park is in an area noted for its fishing opportunities. All the sites are full hookup sites and metered. This park/golf course property has been developed over the past 5 years, so the prospective buyer can worry less about renovation and repair, thus concentrating more about the future. As its “water feature”, the park features a stream. The golf course has a clubhouse which is available not only for golfers but also for wedding receptions, luncheons, reunions, and organized golf outings.


$649,000
431478

12 Acres in a very popular recreation area that is only a 4 hour drive of a major city. Guests come for the weekend, many stay for the season. You would have frontage on a river that opens into a lake for boating and fishing. The length of the river is great for canoeing. The park boasts 68 sites, 30 of which are full hookups and 25 are water and electric. The remaining are for tents. There also are 2 bathhouses, rec. hall, a cabin, workshop and shed. The owner's residence is a cute 2 bedroom 1 bath home.


$625,000 2387775

This 3-acre property has 40 RV sites--all full hookups and an apartment that is currently rented to a part-time manager. This well established business is located very close to an extremely popular entertainment destination. While there are relatively few amenities on the property, there is plenty to see and do within walking distance of the park, and short drives bring many more options for the park guests. This park is designed to be the RV “home-base” for park patrons as they get out and visit the many attractions that are simply minutes away. Evenings are spent sharing stories of the day or going to one of the many shows in the area.


$625,000
426274

The town is a perfectly situated way-station for travelers. This park is one of the gems providing guests all the amenities needed to refresh and relax before another day of travel. A few like it so much they have decided to make this park their home away from home. The park features 47 total sites, 46 of which are full hookups pull thrus, and one is an apartment. Restaurants, grocery stores, fuel and shopping are all within a short distance from the park. You won’t be disappointed in this busy park!


$550,000
428713

This 10.3 acre property has 89 sites, including 50 full hook-ups and 4 cabins. Some of the sites are pull-throughs. The 20’ X 40’ in-ground swimming pool is heated. This highly rated park has a variety of on- site amenities, and it is located at the “gateway” to a very popular summer resort area. The park is home to seasonal and monthly guests, and the other guests stay on an average of 3 to 5 nights. This “turn-key” business is well-located for water enthusiasts as well as those who enjoy quaint shops, nice restaurants, and a variety of local festivals and a week-long world-class annual air gathering. Lots to see and do here!


$450,000
3124310

Perfectly situated between two nice sized cities and within a comfortable drive of 2,000,000 potential guests! This 9-acre property has 34 water-and-electric sites, 10 primitive sites, and 4 rental units. A “Class A” trout stream runs right through the park. The nature trails, lakefront beach, river, and waterfalls within the park provide the focus for lots of recreational fun for park guests. The park has a variety of other amenities and activities for guests, including several regularly scheduled events each weekend. Nearly half of the sites are currently used by seasonal guests, some staying as long as 4 months. As owner, you will enjoy the clean, fresh air, the easy operation of the park and city services a short distance away.


$350,000
440189

Well established park on 82.6 acres features 63 water and electric sites and 2 cabins. The area is well known for activities in each of the 4 seasons making this park perfect for family weekends and vacations. Breath in the fresh air, relax on the river, go hiking, off-roading, mushroom or game hunting or snowmobiling depending on the season, or take in the historic sites and shopping that are nearby. Excellent opportunity for those who enjoy the outdoors!




Why would an owner offer
seller financing on a campground?

Many potential buyers just don’t have the necessary capital or business lender resources to cash a seller completely out.

Even if they do, they might be reluctant for what they consider an untried new venture in unknown waters. When that buyer opens the doors to their lender of choice, they will find many hoops they need to go through and many personal documents they will need to supply. Of course they will reach into resources for the down payment the lender requires (20% to 30%) – and added to that will be extra costs – like document prep fees, etc. It is a common misconception in this industry for a seller to assume that if a buyer has a great credit score and the necessary down, it’s pretty much a “done deal.” Not so. The entire business will come under a magnifying glass as much, if not more, than the potential buyer. In order to sell a campground it will have to appraise at agreed sale price or more, or the lender will not open the vault. In the meantime, the seller are “mentally packing” with fingers and toes crossed, hoping the lender says “yes” many weeks after the application process is first started. With lenders experiencing recent losses from escalating housing foreclosures, they are very cautious about lending money right now. They’re requiring more i’s to dot and t’s to cross.

With seller financing a buyer and seller can “get creative” to each others advantage. The agreement can be “interest only” payments, for a part, or full duration of the time frame before a balloon payoff is due. If a buyer has intentions of investing in something to bring in needed revenue to support the business, the agreement can contain escalating payments each year for the duration of the agreement – even adjusted interest rates (starting lower, and each year increasing one half to one percent). The balloon term can be as few as 3 years before the balloon payment is due in full, or the loan can run the full course of years until the entire balance is paid off. This creativity often makes seller financing attractive to a buyer and seller.

If you desire to have any amount calculated in amortization forms, please do not hesitate to call. Our intent at PARKS AND PLACES is to insure you understand all the “doors” available to you toward the goal of buying or to sell a campground or to sell an rv park.

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