We Bought a Rundown 1960s Campground - and EVERYTHING on it!

First we fixed up a rundown motel. Next up? A rundown campground! 🏕

When we first saw our future campground, we didn't think much of it. Derelict buildings and RVs in varying stages of decay were scattered throughout the 10 acre property. In fact, it looked more like a shanty town than a campground.

But we bought it anyways...

And after peeling back the first layer, we are realizing that this time we really might have bitten off more than we can chew.

Be sure to watch until the end for more footage of our newly acquired 1960s campground and the first stage of work: demolishing existing structures.

[carlymarina]

I just wanted to thank you guys so much for showing love to Promised Land! My family had a cabin there for years. Unfortunately, due to lack of interest from the family as the place became so rundown and boring over the years, it was sold. My favorite childhood memories are there and it’s so nice to see new life there! ❤️ I am so excited to stay here…currently planning!

[elizabethscaccia]

My children love the outdoors and this campsite looks like such a wonderful family place.

[JoeGalm]

Promised Land played a very important place to my childhood, as my father’s friend had a cabin there and we’d typically spend two weeks each summer just disconnecting from the realities of the everyday and appreciating what was around us. Decades later, I’ve taken yearly trips with my own family, but found much of the area needing some love and tending to (which the whole area is so deserving of). It’s very refreshing to see the two of you doing just that, putting effort into making Promised Land an even more magical place, and not just something I remember fondly through nostalgia-tinted glasses. Cheers!

[careysue]

Im so happy you’re bringing it back to life!!! Bravo to you both!!❤❤❤

[elizabethscaccia]

You're adding so much to the area while honoring what is already there and Promise Land's history. Thank you for what you're doing

[michellefanwick]

Staying at the Campground would be a wonderful and unique opportunity to visit a beautiful area! Congratulations on all you’ve achieved!

[stacynonnemacher]

I've driven by this so many times in my 40+ years of visiting Promised Land - so excited to see what you do. Thank you!!

[LeannR-jxnk]

Thank you for loving Promised Land as much as we do ❤

[surindacavanagh]

Always great to see a family breathing new life into a rundown property x2! Keep the momentum going!!!!

[hldclark]

What an informative and fun video! I can't imagine the memories your children will have being included in this journey. So glad you are planning a playground in the Commons. Can't wait to see it in August and hopefully bring family back another time. Congratulations!

[kimbuff]

I love this so much!! Hopefully this will inspire people to do this in other areas as well. ❤

[marly]

My family loves watching your progress. We are PA natives and love that more people are seeing all the potential in such a beautiful area! Can’t wait to visit!

[hazelfairservice]

So very excited to watch what you’re doing in promised land. And so very thankful that you landed in the Poconos to rejuvenate some of the area to what it was like when I was growing up here. Can’t wait to get there this summer to sample the goodies from the commons area. Thank you, Thank you!!

[TaraIona-zc]

I’ve driven through the land that time forgot many times. So happy you took an interest and are bringing people back to see the beauty of the area!

[fastzx]

It is so great seeing the inception of Ferncrest, I love your vision and am happily following along as your vision comes to life!

[KrisBossert]

Really great to see this inside peek into the before of this project. I’m impressed at your drive to get this done in such a short time. Wow!!!

[mountaineerhideaway]

We love camping in our travel trailer and the dream of owning a campground has been discussed a bunch of times. We LOVE the version of a campground you are building. It looks amazing on paper and I can see a mass appeal for us and others to come stay. The domes are so cool! Joanna you nailed it on the bathrooms. We’ve only been happy in 1 campground we’ve ever stayed at. I guarantee your bathrooms will be the BEST!! Can’t wait to come stay!! 🎉

[kareeneacevedo]

Already so invested in this revamp! Cannot wait to see the finished campground. 😊

[agloverforever]

Love what you are doing and that your kids get to grow up experiencing this. Cannot wait to see this amazing transformation!!!! You guys are a great inspiration, I want to come out, stay and meet you guys. Enjoy!!!!

[JillCastellini]

your family makes a great team! Not sure when, but I am so looking forward to a visit! I've been wanting to take my daughter camping but as a single mom, this concept makes me feel so much safer than a traditional campground/tent.