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ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF RV PARKS &
MESA, AZ · EIN 860616834 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.gocampinginarizona.com
revenue
$61K
expenses
$31K
net assets
$101K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE USE, GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT OF PRIVATELY OWNED CAMPGROUNDS AND RESORTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Trade association representing RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping resorts across Arizona. Provides member parks with marketing, legislative advocacy, legal resources, and industry networking. Focuses on promoting outdoor hospitality businesses and protecting their operational interests at the state level. Operates a consumer-facing booking platform to drive traffic to member properties.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona OHA Convention
Annual event offering networking, education, and business development opportunities for member parks and industry suppliers
GoCampingInArizona.com
Consumer-facing directory and marketing platform featuring over 94 member parks, designed to drive high-intent traffic directly to member booking engines
Legal & Operations Library
Provides members with attorney-reviewed legal templates, operational guides, and resources to support park management and compliance
Legislative Advocacy
Monitors and influences state policy on issues including tax hikes, zoning laws, and wastewater regulations; represents industry interests at the Arizona State Capitol
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • RV Park Directory & Booking Services 7 activities
    • Curate RV park listings for major events and destinations
      Provides targeted directories and guides for RV travelers attending major events such as the Cactus League, Tucson Gem & Mineral Showcase, and events at TPC Scottsdale, including location-based filters, drive times, and sample itineraries.
    • Facilitate direct booking with member parks
      Connects users directly with Arizona OHA member parks for booking to avoid hidden fees and ensure accurate information and rates, allowing users to browse nearby parks and check availability.
    • Highlight RV parks with specialized amenities and services
      Pre-filters and curates listings to help users find parks with specific features such as boat storage and wash stations, marina access, high-speed internet (including Starlink-friendly sites), 55+ communities, pet policies, and extra-vehicle storage or staging areas.
    • Maintain a directory of RV parks and campgrounds
      Operates GoCampingInArizona.com, a consumer-facing searchable directory featuring over 90 verified RV parks, campgrounds, cabins, and glamping sites across Arizona. The directory allows users to filter by amenities, location (e.g., near specific events or venues), and specific needs like boat storage or high-speed internet.
    • Maintain a searchable directory of RV parks and campgrounds
      Operates GoCampingInArizona.com, a consumer-facing directory featuring over 94 verified RV parks, campgrounds, cabins, and glamping sites across Arizona. The directory allows users to search by location, amenities (e.g., pools, beach access, high-speed internet, boat storage), and proximity to events or venues like TPC Scottsdale, Tucson Gem Show, and Cactus League stadiums.
    • Maintain a searchable directory of RV parks and campgrounds
      Operates GoCampingInArizona.com, a consumer-facing directory featuring over 94 verified RV parks, campgrounds, cabins, and glamping sites across Arizona. The directory allows users to search by location, amenities (e.g., pools, beach access, high-speed internet, boat storage), and proximity to events like the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase, TPC Scottsdale, and Cactus League stadiums.
    • Operate consumer-facing RV park directory platforms
      Operates GoCampingInArizona.com and other tools to provide a searchable directory of over 94 verified RV parks, campgrounds, cabins, and glamping sites across Arizona, enabling users to browse, filter by amenities, check availability, and book directly with member parks.
  • Industry-Specific Legislative Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocate against adverse policies and tax increases
      Monitors policy daily to fight unfair tax hikes, complex wastewater regulations, adverse zoning laws, proposed Capital Gains hikes, and Gas Tax increases to keep operational costs low for members and ensure affordable RV travel.
    • Advocate against adverse regulations and tax increases
      Monitors policy daily to fight unfair tax hikes, complex wastewater regulations, adverse zoning laws, proposed Capital Gains hikes, and Gas Tax increases to keep operational costs low for members and ensure affordable RV travel.
    • Advocate for outdoor hospitality as essential infrastructure
      Conducts daily policy monitoring and active lobbying to oppose tax increases (e.g., Capital Gains, Gas Tax), unfair wastewater regulations, and adverse zoning laws, using economic impact data (201,000 jobs, $21.2B in spending) to position the RV park industry as essential infrastructure.
    • Advocate for the outdoor hospitality industry
      Monitors policy daily to fight unfair tax hikes, complex wastewater regulations, adverse zoning laws, and proposed Capital Gains and Gas Tax increases. The organization also provides lobbyists with data to advocate for outdoor hospitality as 'Essential Infrastructure'.
  • Member and Service Provider Directories 3 activities
    • Connect members with vetted providers
      Maintains an Associate Member Directory to connect its members with vetted providers for park operations.
    • Facilitate industry vendor connections for park operators
      Maintains an Associate Member Directory to help member parks connect with vetted service providers for operational needs, supporting capacity and efficiency in park management.
    • Maintain an Associate Member Directory
      Maintains an Associate Member Directory to connect members with vetted providers for park operations.
  • Regional Economic and Workforce Research Reporting 1 activity
    • Advocate for the outdoor hospitality industry
      Provides lobbyists with data showing the industry supports 201,000 jobs and generates $21.2 billion in spending to advocate for outdoor hospitality as 'Essential Infrastructure'.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$61K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$15K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$101K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -48.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SUSAN BRENTON Executive Dir. 20 $15K
board members · 9
  • Annette Weinell — Director
  • Aroul Rammedos — Director
  • GREG JOELSON — Director
  • Harvey Mickelson — Director
  • JO ANN MICKELSON — Director
  • Jeff Crider — Director
  • MARK BEUKEMA — Director
  • RANDY HENDRICKSON — Director
  • ROBERT ROLLE — Director
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Arizona OHA Network — Member organization listing RV parks and campgrounds through the Arizona OHA network.
  • Arizona Snowbird Resorts Partner — Featured as a glamping base in Central Arizona for trip planning
  • Country Thunder Partner — Event linked to nearby lodging options for festival attendees
  • Havasu Riviera Marina Partner — Offers ramps, slips, fuel, and services.
  • Lake Havasu Marina Partner — Offers ramps, slips, fuel, and services, including wet slips.
  • Lake Havasu State Park Partner — Mentioned as having Windsor ramps for boat launching.
  • Phoenix Raceway Partner — Provides information about RV parks near Phoenix Raceway events and offers logistical advice for attending events at the track.
  • Phoenix Raceway Partner — Referenced as a destination for race weekend stays with nearby lodging options
  • TPC Scottsdale Partner — Collaborates with TPC Scottsdale to promote nearby RV parks during the WM Phoenix Open.
  • Tucson Gem & Mineral Showcase Partner — Event linked to nearby lodging options for attendees
  • WM Phoenix Open Partner — Event linked to nearby lodging options with quiet hours and parking