Thousand Trails zone passes enable affordable camping to RV enthusiasts

CHICAGO (December 13, 2011) -- RVers now have the luxury of expanding their potential list of destinations through the value and convenience of the Thousand Trails Zone Camping Pass. The annual pass provides the freedom of flexible, any-time access to up to 81 Thousand Trails RV destinations, depending on the number of zones selected.

Available for $499 for a year of camping, the Thousand Trails Zone Camping Pass gives unlimited camping (subject to length-of-stay policies) at any of the destinations included in the selected zone. Participating RV resorts offer full hook-up sites and access to amenities such as pools and spas, hiking trails, fishing, boat ramps, canoe and paddle boats, game rooms, playgrounds, miniature golf, hot showers and Wi-Fi. Additionally, zone Camping pass holders enjoy discounts at Encore RV Resorts. After staying 30 nights at the Thousand Trails destinations in their chosen zone, pass users pay a modest $3-per-day usage fee.

"We understand that outdoor enthusiasts have a number of places they wish to see and that they want first-class properties and amenities wherever they go," said Seth Rosenberg, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (NYSE: ELS). "Through the Zone Camping Pass, RVers can make the most of all the unique destinations and amenities that Thousand Trails properties have to offer while maximizing their outdoor recreation dollar."

Additional Zones are available for $795 each; an annual pass that provide access to 81 campgrounds across the U.S. (four Zones) is $2,884. For more information including the locations of the zones, visit www.zonecampingpass.com or call 800-205-0606.