The physical plant of camp — maintenance equipment, furnishings, recreational installations, and the gear that keeps a property running. For new construction and major structures, see Facilities & Structures.
9 companies
Alphabetical. Inclusion is not an endorsement, and the order carries no meaning.
Serves National.
Camp Mattresses To Go supplies mattresses, bedding, and cots made for camps and other group-living facilities. The company positions its products around durability and camp-appropriate construction, and emphasizes U.S. manufacturing.
Diamond Waterfronts designs and builds waterfront infrastructure for camps and aquatic facilities, including docks, rafts, and related waterfront products and services. The company serves camps that operate lakefront and waterfront programs.
Also appears under Aquatics & Waterfront.
Serves National (United States).
ESS Universal manufactures heavy-duty steel bunk beds and waterproof camp mattresses built for the demands of camps and youth facilities, with steel bunks stress-tested to 500 pounds per platform. Its mattresses use RF-welded, sealed vinyl covers designed for quick disinfection and bed-bug prevention between sessions.
Also appears under Facilities & Structures.
Based in Boyd, WI.
Everything Summer Camp is the retail brand of C&N Manufacturing, Inc. (C&N Footlockers), a Boyd, WI company founded in 1987.
Also appears under Apparel & Merchandise.
Based in WI. Serves National.
Generac is a large U.S. manufacturer of backup power generation equipment, including standby and portable generators. For camps, its relevance is reliable backup power for facilities, food storage, medical needs, and operations during outages.
Based in MN. Serves National (United States).
Gopher Sport is a national distributor of physical education, athletics, fitness, and recreation equipment serving schools and institutions since 1947 from Owatonna, Minnesota.
Also appears under Activities & Programming.
Based in CO. Serves International.
Head Rush Technologies is a Colorado-based engineering company that makes adventure-safety equipment built on patented magnetic (eddy-current) braking, including the TRUBLUE Auto Belay, the zipSTOP zip line brake, and QuickFlight free-fall devices.
Also appears under Challenge Course Construction.
Life inTents designs premium canvas bell tents for camping, glamping, outdoor hospitality and long-term outdoor living. Based in Oregon and shipping throughout the United States, Life inTents supplies recreational campers as well as glamping resorts, campgrounds and other hospitality operators.
Who they say they're for, in Life Intents's own words: "We supply glamping businesses, outdoor hospitality operators, families, festival campers and buyers creating outdoor guest accommodations."
Also appears under Facilities & Structures.
What should camps know about your industry?
Canvas tents are very different from lightweight synthetic camping tents. A well-made canvas tent is heavier and requires more care, but it can provide a much more comfortable and durable space for repeated or seasonal use. Canvas is naturally breathable and can help moderate temperature swings compared with many lightweight synthetic tent materials. Camps should also know that not all canvas tents are built the same. Canvas weight and treatment, floor construction, ventilation, hardware, and overall design can vary considerably between manufacturers.
How is Life Intents different from other companies in your category?
We put a lot of emphasis on the materials and details that matter when a canvas tent is going to see repeated use. Our tents use heavy-duty canvas, durable waterproof floors, strong hardware, and thoughtful ventilation. Our Doektec canvas is also treated for added resistance to mold and mildew, which can be especially important for tents that stay set up for longer periods. Our lineup includes traditional bell tents as well as our distinctive Stella Stargazer models with transparent roof panels plus the Timberline Exchange that has a removable and replaceable door.
Based in NY. Serves Regional.
Vails Gate Cleaners provides laundry and cleaning services, supplying camps with laundry supplies and service. It is a regional service provider serving camps and other organizations with bulk and operational laundry needs.
Nothing above compares these companies to each other, because a directory entry is not a basis for that comparison. What it is good for is knowing who exists, who says they work with programs like yours, and who is willing to answer a question in public. Start there, then ask the two or three of them the questions your own year actually turns on.
Last updated 8 October 2026. Companies are listed alphabetically; the order carries no meaning.