Beginning in 1965, as representatives of state campground associations met to plan the program of the Eastern Conference on Camping Areas, they would quite naturally share with each other their concerns and problems. It was thus that the concept of an "association of associations" was developed. Further discussion brought about the creation of the COUNCIL OF NORTHEAST CAMPGROUND ASSOCIATIONS (CNCA) in 1976.

The CNCA had as its purpose the provision of a forum for the exchange of information and ideas and to explore and implement programs of mutual benefit to state associations and their campgrounds on a regional basis. In 1981 the CNCA became the NORTHEAST REGION, NCOA. In 1985, the name of the Northeast Region was changed to the NORTHEAST CAMPGROUND ASSOCIATION, INC. At that time, the bylaws were revised and strengthened to provide for a wider range of services to the campgrounds of the northeast. From 1965 to 1990 the association was under the leadership of Professor Gerald Harrison serving as its Executive Director and a dedicated Board of Directors which included the presidents as representatives from each of the member associations. In the Fall of 1990, David Tetrault was selected to serve as the NCA Executive Director.

The NCA encompasses all eleven northeast states which include Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. An eleven member Board includes representatives from each of the participating state associations plus the past NCA President which is thus serving an eleven state geographical area.

Since many of the concerns and problems of the campground industry are not restricted to state boundaries, it behooves all, for their mutual benefit, to plan and work together on both the regional and national level.

Campgrounds cannot operate in a vacuum. While they compete with each other for the camper, they must cooperate with each other for their mutual security. It is very sincerely anticipated that the NORTHEAST CAMPGROUND ASSOCIATION will prove its value to all of the campgrounds as it grows in strength and stature.