Business phone system for RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio
157 RV parks and campgrounds operated in Ohio in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 157CBP 2023
- Employees
- 519mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.3U.S. 1.5
- State rank
- 10th of 49by count
RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio by the numbers
Ohio had 157 RV parks and campgrounds in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 721211, RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds). They employed 519 people in mid-March and reported $23.0 million in annual payroll. That is the 10th highest count among the 49 states and DC with published figures. RV parks and campgrounds make up 0.06% of the 255,049 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Ohio has 1.3 RV parks and campgrounds, 10.5% below the national rate of 1.5. The average establishment has 3.3 employees against 5.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $44,293, 14.6% above the U.S. figure of $38,652.
| Measure | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 157 | 5,018 |
| Mid-March employees | 519 | 26,333 |
| Annual payroll | $22,988,000 | $1,017,810,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.3 | 5.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $44,293 | $38,652 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.3 | 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 Ohio
Census published RV park counts for 15 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Ohio. The largest is Cleveland, OH, with 23 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 66% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 23 | — | 1.1 |
| Columbus, OH | 19 | 83 | 0.9 |
| Sandusky, OH | 14 | 41 | 12.3 |
| Akron, OH | 11 | 37 | 1.6 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 9 | 32 | 0.4 |
| Canton, OH | 8 | 48 | 2.0 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | 6 | — | 1.6 |
| Salem, OH | 5 | 10 | 5.0 |
| Bellefontaine, OH | 5 | 6 | 10.8 |
| Youngstown, OH | 4 | 11 | 0.9 |
| Toledo, OH | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| Lima, OH | 3 | 10 | 3.0 |
| Portsmouth, OH | 3 | — | 4.2 |
| Ashland, OH | 3 | — | 5.7 |
| Cambridge, OH | 3 | — | 7.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio
70.7% of Ohio's RV parks and campgrounds with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 69.2% nationally. 92.4% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 111 | 70.7% | 69.2% |
| 5–9 employees | 34 | 21.7% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 12 | 7.6% | 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.
Why the phone matters for RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio
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. That holds for RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio:
- A traveler calls to ask about a site for tonight.
- A seasonal guest calls about monthly rates.
- The park calls a guest to confirm a reservation.
When nobody can pick up
Late-arriving guests call in the evening for directions and check-in instructions.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
What a phone system costs a RV park in Ohio
RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio average 3.3 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. Priced per seat, 3 users would run $90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata is $99.00 a month with 5 users included, which is more than either per-seat plan for 3 people; it becomes the lower price at 4 users or more.
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 | $57.00 | $684.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $69.00 | $828.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $74.85 | $898.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $81.00 | $972.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $90.00 | $1,080.00 |
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 Ohio
Ohio has 15 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your guests know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 787 | Eastern | 1996 | 234 |
| 740 | 786 | Eastern | 1997 | 220 |
| 513 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 283 |
| 419 | 783 | Eastern | 1947 | 567 |
| 937 | 780 | Eastern | 1996 | 326 |
| 614 | 777 | Eastern | 1947 | 380 |
| 440 | 757 | Eastern | 1997 | 436 |
| 216 | 612 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 567 | 421 | Eastern | 2002 | 419 |
| 234 | 398 | Eastern | 2000 | 330 |
| 220 | 142 | Eastern | 2015 | 740 |
| 380 | 138 | Eastern | 2016 | 614 |
| 326 | 88 | Eastern | 2020 | 937 |
| 283 | 48 | Eastern | 2023 | 513 |
| 436 | 0 | Eastern | 2024 | 440 |
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 Ohio
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.
If you already have a number in Ohio, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many RV parks and campgrounds are in Ohio?
157 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 519 people in mid-March.
Which Ohio metro area has the most RV parks and campgrounds?
Cleveland, OH, with 23 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person RV park?
$90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $74.85 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 Ohio 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.