CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for RV parks and campgrounds in Maryland
28 RV parks and campgrounds operated in Maryland in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 28CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 0.4U.S. 1.5
- State rank
- 44th of 49by count
How many RV parks and campgrounds operate in Maryland
The Census Bureau counted 28 RV parks and campgrounds in Maryland in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 721211). That is the 44th highest count among the 49 states and DC with published figures. RV parks and campgrounds make up 0.02% of the 142,967 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Maryland has 0.4 RV parks and campgrounds, 69.7% below the national rate of 1.5.
| Measure | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 28 | 5,018 |
| Mid-March employees | 286 (high noise) | 26,333 |
| Annual payroll | $10,912,000 (moderate noise) | $1,017,810,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 5.2 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $38,652 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 0.4 | 1.5 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Where RV parks and campgrounds in Maryland are concentrated
Census published RV park counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Maryland. The largest is Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with 25 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 57% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 25 | 116 | 0.4 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | 10 | 120 | 0.2 |
| Baltimore, MD | 7 | 47 | 0.2 |
| Hagerstown, MD-WV | 6 | — | 1.9 |
| Ocean Pines, MD | 5 | — | 9.2 |
| Salisbury, MD | 4 | — | 3.0 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at RV parks and campgrounds in Maryland
48.0% of Maryland's RV parks and campgrounds with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 69.2% nationally. 80.0% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 12 | 48.0% | 69.2% |
| 5–9 employees | 8 | 32.0% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 8.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 5 | 20.0% | 3.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What RV parks and campgrounds in Maryland use the phone for
RV parks and campgrounds take reservation calls from travelers on the road, often from areas with weak coverage. Staff are often outside, so voicemail capture matters.
Calls a RV park in Maryland might handle in a typical week include:
- A seasonal guest calls about monthly rates.
- A traveler calls to ask about a site for tonight.
- The park calls a guest to confirm a reservation.
What RV parks and campgrounds text about
Parks text arrival instructions and site numbers.
Texting from a local number in Maryland requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for RV parks and campgrounds in Maryland
The comparison uses a 5-person team, the rounded U.S. average for RV parks and campgrounds. Priced per seat, 5 users would run $150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 5 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $612 less than RingCentral for a RV park in Maryland of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $95.00 | $1,140.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $115.00 | $1,380.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $124.75 | $1,497.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $135.00 | $1,620.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $150.00 | $1,800.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Maryland
Maryland has 6 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a RV park can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 785 | Eastern | 1997 | 227, 301 |
| 443 | 785 | Eastern | 1997 | 410, 667 |
| 301 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 240, 227 |
| 410 | 783 | Eastern | 1991 | 443, 667 |
| 667 | 452 | Eastern | 2012 | 410, 443 |
| 227 | 141 | Eastern | 2023 | 240, 301 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for RV parks and campgrounds in Maryland
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Maryland is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many RV parks and campgrounds are in Maryland?
28 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
Which Maryland metro area has the most RV parks and campgrounds?
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with 25 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 5-person RV park?
$150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Maryland number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.