In this episode of WCM’s Connections, host Ben Quiggle sits down with Tim Dougan, founder of Campground Brokers of America — a subsidiary of MHP Brokerage — to talk about his unexpected path from major gift fundraising and collegiate athletics into the world of outdoor hospitality real estate.
Tim shares how working alongside his brother-in-law sparked his entrepreneurial spirit, why Campground Brokers of America was created as a dedicated outdoor hospitality brokerage (separate from the mobile home park world), and what it’s really like to buy and sell RV parks and campgrounds in today’s market.
In this episode, WCM covers:
- How Tim went from breast cancer research fundraising to campground brokerage
- The story behind the “more horsepower” brand and the iconic horse logo
- Why Campground Brokers of America broke away from the traditional MH/RV brokerage model
- The current state of the campground market — bid/ask spreads, seller financing, and investor challenges
- The difference between operating a campground vs. a mobile home park Long-term vs. short-term stays and the workforce housing trend
- The KOA Own a KOA Resale program partnership
- Campground Brokers of America’s exciting expansion into Canada
Whether you’re a park owner, a first-time buyer dreaming of owning a campground, or just curious about the outdoor hospitality investment space, this is a conversation packed with practical insight.
🌐 Find Tim and his team at: campgroundbrokersofamerica.com
