How to Finance a Glamping Resort: What Banks Require
Complete guide to securing financing for your glamping resort project. Learn what banks require and how to prepare.
Quick Answer
Financing a glamping resort typically requires a bank-approved feasibility study, a USPAP-compliant appraisal, a detailed business plan with financial projections, and personal financial statements. Lenders use the feasibility study to assess project viability and the appraisal to determine collateral value, since glamping properties don't fit standard hotel or multifamily lending templates. Sage Outdoor Advisory prepares both documents and partners with lenders like Live Oak Bank, which specializes in outdoor hospitality financing. Projects with strong market data, realistic occupancy assumptions, and clear permitting status move through underwriting faster. Most glamping resort feasibility work runs $10–$20k+, in addition to a separate appraisal fee.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Banks require both a feasibility study and a property appraisal to underwrite most glamping resort loans.
- 2.Feasibility studies demonstrate project viability; appraisals determine collateral value—lenders need both documents.
- 3.Specialized lenders like Live Oak Bank understand glamping revenue models better than generalist banks.
- 4.Feasibility study fees typically run $10–$20k+, in addition to a separate appraisal fee.
- 5.Realistic occupancy assumptions and clear permitting status help projects move through underwriting faster.
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Understanding Glamping Resort Financing
What Banks Require for Glamping Resort Loans
- Professional feasibility study (bank-approved)
- Property appraisal from a specialized appraiser
- Business plan with financial projections
- Market analysis and competitive research
- Site plans and development costs
- Operating expense projections
- Personal financial statements
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“Sage's feasibility study was essential to the success of the first phases of development at our Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale. They continue to provide valuable market and financial insights for several of our other new projects. Their unparalleled knowledge of the industry and their unwavering commitment to their clients make them a true asset.”
— Randy Knapp, Owner – Margaritaville RV Resort, Auburndale FL
Recipient of 'Top 10' Awards from USA Today, Campendium, RV Share and Traveler's Choice
“Sage creates win-win scenarios for hoteliers and bankers or investors who want to get into the unconventional glamping space. Open Sky is currently in its second season of operations, in large part, thanks to the relationship with Sage. They provided a thorough and realistic appraisal of our glamping property, which in turn, allowed Open Sky to secure traditional bank funding for our pre-planned & designed build out.”
— Bygnal Dutson, Founder of Open Sky, Zion, UT
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- Feasibility Studies Complete Guide(accessed July 2026)
- Property Appraisals Complete Guide(accessed July 2026)
- What Banks Look for in Feasibility Studies(accessed July 2026)
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