NAICS 721214 - Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
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What is NAICS 721214
NAICS code 721214 covers establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational and vacation camps, excluding campgrounds. These businesses provide lodging and recreational services through facilities such as cabins and fixed campsites, catering to various outdoor activities like trail riding, white water rafting, hiking, hunting, and fishing. Operators include children's camps, family vacation camps, dude ranches, hunting camps, wilderness camps, and outdoor adventure retreats. These camps offer a combination of accommodation, food services, recreational facilities, equipment rental, and organized activities designed to create immersive outdoor experiences. Government agencies contract these services to support youth development programs, veteran recreation, environmental education, and community wellness initiatives, leveraging the therapeutic and educational benefits of outdoor engagement.
Industry Classification for NAICS 721214
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, hunting and fishing camps, and outdoor adventure retreats, that offer trail riding, white water rafting, hiking, and similar activities. These establishments provide accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed campsites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities.
Illustrative Examples:
- Fishing camps with accommodation facilities
- Dude ranches
- Vacation camps (except campgrounds, day, instructional)
- Hunting camps with accommodation facilities
- Wilderness camps
- Outdoor adventure retreats with accommodation facilities
Breakdown for NAICS 721214
- Focuses on overnight recreational camps excluding day-use campgrounds.
- Includes a range of camp types such as children's camps, dude ranches, and wilderness retreats.
- Facilities offer accommodations like cabins and fixed campsites alongside food and recreational services.
- Typical activities include trail riding, white water rafting, hiking, hunting, and fishing.
- Government contracts support youth programs, veteran services, and environmental education.
- Small to medium-sized establishments dominate the sector with seasonal and multi-year contracts.
Included Activities for NAICS 721214
- Operating overnight recreational camps with lodging facilities.
- Providing organized outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and trail riding.
- Managing food services and meal provision for camp participants.
- Maintaining recreational equipment and facilities for safe use.
- Coordinating educational and therapeutic outdoor programs.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Offering guided wilderness and adventure experiences.
- Hosting specialized camps for veterans, youth, or family groups.
Business Types for NAICS 721214
- Children's overnight camps
- Family vacation camps
- Dude ranches and hunting camps
- Fishing camps with accommodations
- Outdoor adventure and wilderness retreats
- Specialized therapeutic and educational camp operators
Subcategories for NAICS 721214
- Boys' camps (except day, instructional)
- Camps (except day, instructional)
- Children's camps (except day, instructional)
- Dude ranches
- Fishing camps with accommodation facilities
- Girls' camps (except day, instructional)
- Guest ranches with accommodation facilities
- Hunting camps with accommodation facilities
- Nudist camps with accommodation facilities
- Outdoor adventure retreats with accommodation facilities
- Recreational camps with accommodation facilities (except campgrounds)
- Summer camps (except day, instructional)
- Trail riding camps with accommodation facilities
- Vacation camps (except campgrounds, day, instructional)
- Wilderness camps
Government Buyers for NAICS 721214
Federal, state, and local government agencies commonly procure services under NAICS 721214 to support a variety of missions including youth outreach, veteran rehabilitation, environmental stewardship, and community recreation programs. Agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Park Service, and state departments of natural resources or parks often require these camp services to provide structured outdoor experiences, skill development, and wellness retreats. These contracts enable agencies to offer specialized programs that foster physical activity, team-building, and environmental awareness in controlled, safe environments staffed by experienced camp operators.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 721214
Contracts for NAICS 721214 typically include firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreements. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding, requests for proposals (RFPs), and task orders under broader recreation services contracts. Contract values vary widely depending on camp size, duration, and scope of services, ranging from small-scale seasonal contracts under $100,000 to multi-year agreements exceeding $1 million for large-scale or specialized camp operations. Government contracting officers prioritize vendors with demonstrated experience in managing overnight recreational camps, compliance with safety regulations, and capacity to deliver comprehensive activity programming.
Details for NAICS 721214
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| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 721211 | RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds |
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