Business phone system for RV parks and campgrounds in Wisconsin
187 RV parks and campgrounds operated in Wisconsin in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 187CBP 2023
- Employees
- 735mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.1U.S. 1.5
- State rank
- 7th of 49by count
The RV park industry in Wisconsin
County Business Patterns counts 187 establishments in Wisconsin classified as RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (NAICS 721211) for 2023. They employed 735 people in mid-March and reported $31.6 million in annual payroll. That is the 7th highest count among the 49 states and DC with published figures. RV parks and campgrounds make up 0.13% of the 144,774 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Wisconsin has 3.1 RV parks and campgrounds, 112.6% above the national rate of 1.5. The average establishment has 3.9 employees against 5.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $43,046, 11.4% above the U.S. figure of $38,652.
| Measure | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 187 | 5,018 |
| Mid-March employees | 735 (moderate noise) | 26,333 |
| Annual payroll | $31,639,000 (moderate noise) | $1,017,810,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $43,046 | $38,652 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.1 | 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.
Where RV parks and campgrounds in Wisconsin are concentrated
Census published RV park counts for 15 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Wisconsin. The largest is Minneapolis, MN-WI, with 20 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 38% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | 20 | — | 0.5 |
| Madison, WI | 20 | 68 | 2.8 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 10 | 22 | 3.5 |
| Baraboo, WI | 8 | 59 | 12.0 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 6 | — | 3.4 |
| Rice Lake, WI | 6 | 17 | 12.8 |
| Green Bay, WI | 5 | — | 1.5 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | 5 | 18 | 2.9 |
| Janesville, WI | 4 | — | 2.4 |
| Watertown, WI | 4 | 10 | 4.6 |
| Stevens Point, WI | 4 | 14 | 5.6 |
| Platteville, WI | 4 | — | 7.6 |
| Shawano, WI | 4 | 26 | 8.8 |
| Whitewater, WI | 3 | — | 2.8 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 3 | — | 2.9 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at RV parks and campgrounds in Wisconsin
75.3% of Wisconsin's RV parks and campgrounds with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 69.2% nationally. 93.0% 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 | 140 | 75.3% | 69.2% |
| 5–9 employees | 33 | 17.7% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 9 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 4 | 2.2% | 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 Wisconsin 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.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for RV parks and campgrounds in Wisconsin:
- A guest calls about late arrival.
- A seasonal guest calls about monthly rates.
- A guest calls about hookup sizes.
After-hours calls
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 Wisconsin
RV parks and campgrounds in Wisconsin average 3.9 employees, so the comparison uses a 4-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 4 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $120.00 a month and 4 on Ooma Office Pro cost $99.80. On Callata the same 4 people cost $99.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $252. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| 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 | $76.00 | $912.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $92.00 | $1,104.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $99.80 | $1,197.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $108.00 | $1,296.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $120.00 | $1,440.00 |
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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | 785 | Central | 1955 | 353 |
| 715 | 785 | Central | 1947 | 534 |
| 920 | 785 | Central | 1997 | 274 |
| 262 | 634 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 414 | 552 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 534 | 98 | Central | 2010 | 715 |
| 274 | 29 | Central | 2023 | 920 |
| 353 | 13 | Central | 2023 | 608 |
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 Wisconsin
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.
If you already have a number in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin?
187 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 735 people in mid-March.
Which Wisconsin metro area has the most RV parks and campgrounds?
Minneapolis, MN-WI, with 20 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 4-person RV park?
$120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $99.80 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 Wisconsin 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.