The National Association of State Park Directors has released a brand new survey of state parks that has some very encouraging news – for 28 state park systems reporting on camping activity for calendar year 2009, all but one reported an increase in camping.

Hawaii, the sole exception, has experienced a very significant state-wide drop in tourism. The average increase in campground stays for 2009 over 2008 for the 28 states was 7.38%. These states reporting an increase in state park camping also reported a significant increase in overall state park visitation with just two states reporting declines. The overall increase in visits for 2009 was 6.94%.

To read the survey, click here.