Blue Water Development Acquires Santee Lakes KOA Journey
December 12, 2024
Blue Water Development has acquired Santee Lakes KOA Journey, a 167-site family-friendly campground on Lake Marion in Summerton/Santee, South Carolina. Blue Water plans a $4.0 million renovation to upgrade RV sites and amenities to position the property as a premier KOA RV resort along the I-95 corridor.
- Buyers
- Blue Water Development
- Targets
- Santee Lakes KOA Journey
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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