Links To Service Providers And RV Industry Information

Campground Operations

Bud Styer & Associates, LLC
With more than 30 years in the RV park and campground industry, Bud and his team are the consultants advising us on creating the most camper-oriented RV camping experience as we restore Timber Shores to its former status as a family recreation destination.

Camping For The Fun Of It
A cooperative of campgrounds advised by Bud Styer across Wisconsin. Here’s an example of just one, Beantown Campground near Bailey’s Harbor, on the scenic Door peninsula which is similar to Leelanau in many ways.

Commercial Recreation Specialists
CRS provides planning, design, installation, training and operational support for recreational areas at RV parks and campgrounds.

Wibit Sports
Recreation activities for all ages provided by Wibit make camping fun and memorable. A Wibit installation is planned for the swimming pond.

Forest River America’s Park Cabins
Forest River is a premier provider of park cabins that can accommodate up to eight guests. We propose to have 50 of these cabins of various sizes for campers and overnight tourist lodging. We also plan to provide cabins for park staff.

RV Industry Information

The RV Camping Lifestyle
GoRVing explores seasonal summer camping vacations in contemporary RV parks and campgrounds, produced by the RV Industry Association, the leading trade association in the RV world.

National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds
ARVC represents nearly 3,000 members who operate RV parks and campgrounds across the US. The organization provides continuing education, networking and advocacy at the local, state and national levels. The Timber Shores project manager is an associate member of ARVC.

Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds
MARVAC encourages growth in the recreation vehicle and private campground industries while contributing to the quality of Michigan tourism.

Family RVing Magazine
This is the official publication of the Family Motor Coach Association, one of the most comprehensive RV travel clubs.

GoodSam RV Campground Directory
From the world's largest organization of RV owners.

Engineering & Environmental Consultants

Gosling Czubak
This long-time Traverse City engineering firm provides a variety of services, including the site plans for this proposal.

Northern Civil Engineering
With more than 40 years of civil engineering, principal Scott Thompson has led complex projects from design through completion including water supply and wastewater facilities.

Aquapoint Wastewater Treatment
A leader in advanced wastewater treatment systems, Aquapoint focuses on design, permitting and successful operation of custom-designed systems.