Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating serviced or unserviced sites to accommodate campers and their equipment.
Canadian industry
721211 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds
Parcs pour véhicules récréatifs (VR) et campings
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 72121 - Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps |
| International correspondence | I5520* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Inclusions
- providing access to facilities, such as washrooms, laundry rooms, recreation halls and facilities, and stores and snack bars
- tents, tent trailers, travel trailers and recreational vehicles (RVs)
Exclusions
- operating residential mobile home sites (See 531190 Lessors of other real estate property (US))
Examples
- accommodation services, camping grounds and trailer parks
- campground
- tourist camping park
- accommodation services, camping grounds and trailer parks
- campground
- campsites for transients
- providing access to facilities, such as washrooms, laundry rooms, recreation halls and facilities, and stores and snack bars
- recreational vehicle (RV) parks
- tents, tent trailers, travel trailers and recreational vehicles (RVs)
- tourist camping park
- tourist camps (campground)
- travel trailer parks
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
accommodation services, camping grounds and trailer parkscampgroundtourist camping parkcampsites for transientsrecreational vehicle (RV) parks
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: I5520*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 721211
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
721211
Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 721211 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
721211
accommodation services, camping grounds and trailer parks
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as accommodation services, camping grounds and trailer parks. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 721211 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds to a business file.
03
721211
campground
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as campground. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 721211 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds to a business file.
04
721211
tourist camping park
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as tourist camping park. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 721211 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 721211Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds
- 721212Hunting and fishing camps
- 721213Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps
Commonly confused with
531190 — Lessors of other real estate property
operating residential mobile home sites (See 531190 Lessors of other real estate property (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
I5520*Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
Approximate correspondence
RV (recreational vehicle) parks and campgrounds
US NAICS reference721211 - RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds
Source row
721211Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 721211 cover?
Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating serviced or unserviced sites to accommodate campers and their equipment.
Which level of the hierarchy is 721211?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 721211?
It rolls up to 72121 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps.
Should I stop at 721211 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 721211?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 721211?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 721211 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 12 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Restaurants, Food service, Catering work, Beverage service, Guest operations, Hotels and lodging.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 721211?
Yes. The page shows I5520* Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.