How to Add Cabins to Your RV Park (and What It Costs)
By greenriverlogcabins_admin July 15, 2025 The question campground owners across the country are asking in 2025 is no longer whether to add cabin inventory — it’s which cabins to buy and how fast to move. RV pad revenue has plateaued in most markets. Guests who book cabins stay longer, spend more at on-site amenities, and return at higher rates than tent or RV sites. The math is simple. The execution requires knowing what you’re actually buying.
What Type of Cabin Should an RV Park Add?
Park model cabins — HUD-certified units built to park model standards — are the most practical option for most campgrounds. They’re built in a factory (typically 3–6 weeks), delivered and set in place, and don’t require a permanent foundation. Unlike site-built cabins, they can be repositioned on your property if your layout changes. Unlike glamping tents or yurts, they’re four-season structures with full HVAC, a kitchen, and bathroom — meaning year-round occupancy potential.
Green River Cabins & Cottages builds park model cabins and cottages in Campobello, SC in two series: the Prestige Series (fully customizable, $60,900–$88,900+) and the Resort Series (value-priced packages with faster delivery, $58,900–$77,800). Both are available in six floor plans from Guest House (sleeps 4) to Top Line (sleeps 8).
What Does It Actually Cost?
The base unit cost for a park model cabin runs $58,900–$88,900+ depending on floor plan, series, and customization level. Add delivery (varies by distance from Campobello, SC — typically $1,500–$4,000 within the Southeast), site prep (gravel pad or concrete, $2,000–$8,000 depending on terrain), utility hookups ($1,000–$5,000), and any landscaping or amenity additions. A fully installed, ready-to-rent Guest House cabin on a prepared site typically runs $65,000–$75,000 all-in. A Top Line unit at full customization can run $100,000+ installed.
What’s the Revenue Upside?
In most Southeast campground markets, a well-positioned cabin unit generates $150–$250 per night. At 65% annual occupancy — conservative for a marketed property with online booking — a cabin at $185/night produces approximately $43,800 in gross annual revenue. A $70,000 all-in cabin investment at that revenue rate reaches payback in about 19 months. After payback, the cabin generates $40,000+ per year in revenue off a fully-depreciated asset.
How Many Should You Add?
Most campground operators starting with cabins add 2–4 units to test demand before scaling. This gives you enough inventory to show up in cabin-specific search results on booking platforms, enough units to justify the marketing investment, and enough revenue to validate the model before a larger order. Green River offers volume pricing discussion for operators ordering 3 or more units — connect with our sales team for details.
The Factory Tour Option
Before placing an order, we strongly encourage campground operators to visit our Campobello, SC factory. You’ll walk through units in various stages of construction, see the framing and finish quality up close, and talk directly with the team that builds every cabin. Most operators leave with a quote and a build timeline. Schedule your factory tour here.
Ready to run the numbers for your property? Request a campground estimate and our team will follow up with unit recommendations, pricing, and delivery timeline for your specific location.
