Resort Planning Services
Planning and development consulting for the outdoor hospitality industry.
We specialize in the planning and design of high-end RV resorts and RV parks, hotel and lodging development, event venues, parks and campgrounds, glamping resorts, and workforce housing projects.
Professional Services
- RV Resort and RV Park Planning and Design
- Hotel and Resort Site Plans and Design
- Campground Design
- Glamping Resort Design
- Resort Expansion / Park Expansion
- Project Visioning, Master Planning, and Theming
- Entitlements & Project Approvals through Negotiations & Plan Submittals
- Site Suitability Analysis for Development
- Landscape Architecture
- RV Park Maps, RV Resort Maps, and Campground Maps
- Marketing, Branding, and Sales Plans
- Investor Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Startup Marketing and Operations
- Market Analysis and Economic Modeling
- Construction Cost Estimates, Construction Observation & Documentation
- Financial Analysis, Business Plans, & Feasibility Studies
Proven Success & Experience
- RV resorts and RV Parks
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Park models, tiny homes, cottages and cabins
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Hotels, lodging, and accommodations
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Eco tourism resorts
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Native American tribal development
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Master planned destinations
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Tourism based amenities and resorts
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Campgrounds, parks, trails and recreation facilities
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Expansions, renovations, & redevelopment
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Amusement parks, water parks, pools, & lazy rivers
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Playgrounds, dog parks, zip lines, obstacle courses
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Golf courses, pickleball, & sport courts
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Workforce housing projects
- Short term rentals
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Event venues, parks, and resorts
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Senior living and active living parks and resorts
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Glamping resort design
We Have Collaborated Across the U.S. and Internationally
Our Story
Founded in 2004, Outdoor Design Group (ODG) has a proven track record of success in designing resorts, master-planned communities, parks, streetscapes, and retail centers.
In 2010, ODG joined forces with Bud Surles, a 45-year veteran of the parks, recreation, and outdoor hospitality industry, and Amie Mersmann. With their combined expertise, they planned and developed over 100 acclaimed resorts, state parks, and RV parks worldwide.
Today, ODG continues this legacy by providing top-tier design, planning, and operational consulting for the outdoor hospitality industry. Our ongoing partnership with Amie and Ryan Mersmann at MCG Hospitality ensures clients have access to world-class expertise for any project.
