Business phone system for RV parks and campgrounds in New York
224 RV parks and campgrounds operated in New York in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 224CBP 2023
- Employees
- 473mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.1U.S. 1.5
- State rank
- 4th of 49by count
The RV park industry in New York
New York had 224 RV parks and campgrounds in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 721211, RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds). They employed 473 people in mid-March and reported $31.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 4th highest count among the 49 states and DC with published figures. RV parks and campgrounds make up 0.04% of the 541,313 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New York has 1.1 RV parks and campgrounds, 23.6% below the national rate of 1.5. The average establishment has 2.1 employees against 5.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $65,681, 69.9% above the U.S. figure of $38,652.
| Measure | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 224 | 5,018 |
| Mid-March employees | 473 | 26,333 |
| Annual payroll | $31,067,000 | $1,017,810,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 2.1 | 5.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $65,681 | $38,652 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.1 | 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.
RV parks and campgrounds by metro area in New York
Census published RV park counts for 24 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New York. The largest is New York, NY-NJ, with 35 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 82% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | 35 | 164 | 0.2 |
| Rochester, NY | 17 | 34 | 1.6 |
| Albany, NY | 17 | 18 | 1.9 |
| Glens Falls, NY | 17 | 38 | 13.6 |
| Buffalo, NY | 16 | — | 1.4 |
| Utica, NY | 12 | — | 4.2 |
| Syracuse, NY | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| Jamestown, NY | 10 | — | 8.1 |
| Oneonta, NY | 10 | — | 16.5 |
| Olean, NY | 9 | 28 | 11.9 |
| Watertown, NY | 7 | — | 6.2 |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 7 | 12 | 9.0 |
| Monticello, NY | 6 | — | 7.5 |
| Binghamton, NY | 5 | — | 2.0 |
| Kingston, NY | 5 | 46 | 2.7 |
| Ithaca, NY | 5 | — | 4.7 |
| Auburn, NY | 5 | — | 6.7 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| Corning, NY | 4 | — | 4.3 |
| Batavia, NY | 4 | — | 6.9 |
| Gloversville, NY | 4 | — | 7.7 |
| Seneca Falls, NY | 4 | 4 | 12.3 |
| Massena, NY | 3 | — | 2.8 |
| Hudson, NY | 3 | — | 5.0 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at RV parks and campgrounds in New York
88.3% of New York's RV parks and campgrounds with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 69.2% nationally. 96.0% 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 | 197 | 88.3% | 69.2% |
| 5–9 employees | 17 | 7.6% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 9 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 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 New York 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 New York might handle in a typical week include:
- A guest calls about late arrival.
- 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 New York requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for RV parks and campgrounds in New York
RV parks and campgrounds in New York average 2.1 employees, so the comparison uses a 2-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 2 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $60.00 a month and 2 on Ooma Office Pro cost $49.90. Callata costs $99.00 a month ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), so at this team size both per-seat plans are cheaper; Callata drops below them from 4 users.
At this team size the per-seat plans cost less than Callata's $99 base price, which already covers 5 users; Callata becomes the lower price from 4 users.
| 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 | $38.00 | $456.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $46.00 | $552.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $49.90 | $598.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $54.00 | $648.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $60.00 | $720.00 |
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 New York
New York has 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 332, 646, 917 |
| 347 | 784 | Eastern | 1999 | 465, 718, 917, 929 |
| 516 | 783 | Eastern | 1951 | 363 |
| 845 | 783 | Eastern | 2000 | 329 |
| 917 | 783 | Eastern | 1992 | 212, 332, 646, 347, 465, 718, 929 |
| 631 | 782 | Eastern | 1999 | 934 |
| 315 | 781 | Eastern | 1947 | 680 |
| 646 | 781 | Eastern | 1999 | 212, 332, 917 |
| 718 | 779 | Eastern | 1984 | 347, 465, 917, 929 |
| 518 | 775 | Eastern | 1947 | 838 |
| 716 | 767 | Eastern | 1947 | 624 |
| 929 | 706 | Eastern | 2011 | 347, 465, 718, 917 |
| 914 | 704 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 585 | 675 | Eastern | 2001 | none |
| 607 | 548 | Eastern | 1954 | none |
| 838 | 227 | Eastern | 2017 | 518 |
| 680 | 210 | Eastern | 2017 | 315 |
| 332 | 159 | Eastern | 2017 | 212, 646, 917 |
| 934 | 131 | Eastern | 2016 | 631 |
| 329 | 69 | Eastern | 2023 | 845 |
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 New York
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in New York 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 New York?
224 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 473 people in mid-March.
Which New York metro area has the most RV parks and campgrounds?
New York, NY-NJ, with 35 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 2-person RV park?
$60.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $49.90 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 New York 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.