Not every glamping destination is built from scratch. Some of the most compelling glamping experiences are appearing inside established RV communities that are looking to offer something their guests have not seen before. Keystone Heights RV Resort in North Central Florida is exactly that kind of property, and PlainsCraft covered wagons are now part of what makes it worth the trip.
About Keystone Heights RV Resort
Keystone Heights is a luxury, gated RV community located northeast of Gainesville in North Central Florida. The resort opened in November 2020 and was built with an emphasis on amenities that go well beyond a standard campground. Guests have access to a 2,700-square-foot swimming pool and spa, a full clubhouse, an activity center, and a dedicated Activities Director who organizes resort-wide programming throughout the year.
In addition to short- and long-term RV reservations across both pull-through and back-in sites, Keystone Heights was designed to be a destination in its own right. Adding PlainsCraft wagons extended that vision into glamping, giving guests who arrive without an RV a premium outdoor accommodation option that matches the resort’s overall standard.
Why This Partnership Works
For RV resort operators, the addition of glamping wagons answers a straightforward business problem: not every potential guest owns or travels with an RV. Glamping accommodations allow a resort to capture those guests without changing anything about the core property.
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“We are so excited to find a home within the Keystone Heights resort. We were so impressed with all Keystone Heights had to offer, and we can’t wait to see what kind of demand glamping in our wagons will drive to this unique location. Not only is Keystone Heights a beautiful resort, but the amenities it offers make it a great destination for travel enthusiasts. We know the addition of PlainsCraft wagons will be a successful endeavor for the Keystone Heights team.” — Dennis Steinman, Founder and CEO, PlainsCraft Covered Wagons |
PlainsCraft wagons were made available to guests at the resort starting July 1, 2021. The combination of a luxury resort infrastructure with the novelty and charm of a covered wagon stay creates a pairing that works especially well for guests who want the full resort experience alongside something genuinely memorable to sleep in.
What Other RV Park Owners Can Take from This
Keystone Heights demonstrates one of the strongest use cases for glamping wagons in the RV park and campground sector. When you already have the infrastructure, the amenities, and the guest traffic, adding a covered wagon requires very little operational lift. You are not building a destination. You are adding a higher-yield accommodation type to one that is already working.
The data backs this up: KOA’s 2026 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report found glamping accounted for 29% of all camping experiences in 2025, with glampers spending more per day than any other camper segment. And covered wagons rank among the highest-earning glamping structures, with Sage Outdoor Advisory placing them third out of 12 structure types in average daily rate. At a resort like Keystone Heights, where guests already expect a premium experience, wagons with in-unit bathrooms and quality furnishings land exactly where guest expectations are set.
Is Your RV Park Ready for Glamping?
If you operate an RV park or campground and want to understand what a wagon addition could look like for your specific property, PlainsCraft can walk you through the options. Visit our RV parks and campgrounds page for more detail, or use our ROI calculator to run your numbers.
