Industry

72121 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps

Parcs pour véhicules récréatifs (VR) et camps de loisirs

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, hunting and fishing camps, and various types of vacation and adventure camps. These establishments cater to outdoor enthusiasts and are characterized by the type of accommodation and by the nature and the range of recreational facilities and activities provided to their clients.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleRecreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelIndustry
Parent code7212 - Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps
International correspondenceISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness 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 requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities

Exclusions

  • operating children's recreational day camps, without overnight stays (See 713999 All other amusement and recreation industries (CAN))
  • operating instructional day camps, such as sports, fine arts or computer camps (See 61 Educational services)
  • operating recreational facilities without accommodation (See 713 Amusement, gambling and recreation industries)
  • operating residential mobile home sites (See 531190 Lessors of other real estate property (US))

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedNot applicable for hub levels
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 72121

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

01 72121
Campground owner

Use this page when the file covers campsite bookings, seasonal guests, facility upkeep, and front desk operations. It helps confirm whether 72121 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 72121
Hotel general manager

Use this page when the file covers rooms operations, guest services, housekeeping planning, and revenue oversight. It helps confirm whether 72121 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 72121
Brewery taproom manager

Use this page when the file covers beverage service, taproom staffing, onsite events, and product launches. It helps confirm whether 72121 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 72121
Catering operations lead

Use this page when the file covers event menus, delivery windows, banquet staffing, and contract execution. It helps confirm whether 72121 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

RestaurantsFood serviceCatering workBeverage service

In this section

  • 72121Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps

Commonly confused with

713999 — All other amusement and recreation industries

operating children's recreational day camps, without overnight stays (See 713999 All other amusemen...

61 — Educational services

operating instructional day camps, such as sports, fine arts or computer camps (See 61 Educational...

713 — Amusement, gambling and recreation industries

operating children's recreational day camps, without overnight stays (See 713999 All other amusemen...

531190 — Lessors of other real estate property

operating residential mobile home sites (See 531190 Lessors of other real estate property (US))

Source row

72121Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps

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 72121 cover?

Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, hunting and fishing camps, and various types of vacation and adventure camps. These establishments cater to outdoor enthusiasts and are character...

Which level of the hierarchy is 72121?

It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 72121?

It rolls up to 7212 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps.

Should I stop at 72121 or go lower?

3 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds, Hunting and fishing camps, Recreational (except hunting and fishing) and vacation camps.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 72121?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 72121?

Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 72121 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Restaurants, Food service, Catering work, Beverage service.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 72121?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.

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.