Design and construction for camp properties — cabins, dining halls, pavilions, bathhouses, and the architects and builders who specialize in camp environments. For equipment and upkeep of existing facilities, see Facilities & Equipment.
8 companies
Alphabetical. Inclusion is not an endorsement, and the order carries no meaning.
Based in IN. Serves National (United States).
Anchor Industries is an American manufacturer of tents, fabric structures, shade solutions, pool covers, and awnings serving recreational, commercial, and event markets. Its frame and pole tents, shade structures, and custom pool covers fit camp dining, event, and waterfront needs.
Also appears under Aquatics & Waterfront.
Based in NC. Serves National (United States).
Diamond Brand Gear is an American manufacturer of canvas wall tents and outdoor gear, hand-sewn in Asheville, North Carolina since 1881. Its tents have been a fixture at summer and Scout camps for decades, including Philmont Scout Ranch, and it produced the first official Boy Scouts of America pack in 1931.
Serves National (United States).
Domokur + Associates is an architecture and master-planning firm that specializes in camps and retreat centers alongside corporate, higher-education, and parks-and-recreation work.
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 & Equipment.
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 & Equipment.
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 MD. Serves National (United States).
Modular Genius is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of permanent and relocatable modular buildings, headquartered in Joppa, Maryland. It offers a dedicated modular camp systems line, providing turnkey cabins, dining halls, restrooms, and other structures for camps and outdoor programs.
Based in OR. Serves International.
Pacific Yurts is the original designer and manufacturer of the modern yurt, founded in 1978 by Alan Bair in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Serves International.
Sprung Structures designs and manufactures relocatable, clear-span tensioned fabric buildings with aluminum frames and architectural membranes, founded in 1926 and used for gymnasiums, recreation facilities, dining halls, and other camp building 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.