KOA

[danielabram71]

Do any of you ever stay at KOA camp grounds ? Have looked at one close to home it was nice. Going to stay at one in natural bridge va April 10th thru 13th and have seen a lot more wanting to try out. Just any information would be nice. Thanks

[another_newfie]

We have used KOA in both Canada and the US. Like any other CG some are better than others. For the most part they don't offer the privacy and 'woodsy' setting that a state or provincial park do. They do however often have pools and others amenities.


Do a bit of research via sites like rvparkreviews etc to gauge what people have thought of that particular KOA.


We think of KOA as the McDonalds of CG. We pretty much know what to expect.

[mcnabbwr]

Download and use the KOA app, it will explain and list all the amenities along with photos, park map etc. as stated some are better than others.

[Ford Idaho]

Yes we used one last year near the Grand Canyon, there are two in that area one is newer with little or no shade the other is well shaded.

My suggestion is find it on Google map and look it over with the Earth view.

Read the reviews with a couple of pounds of salt.

We will be staying in one later this year and have used the lull time to read and ask people we know who have stayed there before.

[camper1999]

Originally Posted by another_newfie

We have used KOA in both Canada and the US. Like any other CG some are better than others. For the most part they don't offer the privacy and 'woodsy' setting that a state or provincial park do. They do however often have pools and others amenities.


Do a bit of research via sites like rvparkreviews etc to gauge what people have thought of that particular KOA.


We think of KOA as the McDonalds of CG. We pretty much know what to expect.

x2 we also think KOA's are over priced. We do use them for one night stop overs but try to avoid them. More then once we reserved a site online and then we got to the campground they stated they did not have the type of site we reserved. One even said they give our site a way to someone that was staying longer and told us it's just business. I am sure there are some good ones out there but when you have more then one bad experience it says something.

[Wiscampsin]

Before we went seasonal we stayed at a few as over night convenience stops while heading to our destination. One place wanted to charge us an early arrival fee because we arrived 30 minutes before their check in time. I couldn't believe it but he said it was corporate policy. We had a KOA card and I pulled it out and told them to get corporate on the phone. All of a sudden that early arrival fee went away. That was the last time we ever stayed at one. KOA = keep on adding.

[danielabram71]

Ok. I do have there app. But know most of the time they are good for like a one night rest stop on a long trip. Just wandered how they are. I will also check out reviews. Thought about getting a card. Just going to see how it goes.

[ependydad]

I don't like generalizations, but I do feel like KOAs are usually more expensive than other campgrounds. I don't think I've ever been to one simply do to their nightly costs.

[rockfordroo]

We stay at them quite a bit. As mentioned above, they can be somewhat expensive, but they're always like McDonalds - you pretty well know what you're going to get. So while you may not get a GREAT place, you usually won't get a cruddy place. Of course, there are exceptions at each end.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

We stay at them quite a bit. As mentioned above, they can be somewhat expensive, but they're always like McDonalds - you pretty well know what you're going to get. So while you may not get a GREAT place, you usually won't get a cruddy place. Of course, there are exceptions at each end.

I like that description. Thumbs up.

[GL1800Rider]

We have used KOA for over 15 years. Some are great, especially the ones where the owners are actively involved like Chattanooga West. Then there are others that pretty run down like Forsythe, Ga (nicest people though and complimentary chocolate chip cookies) and unless it has changed, Baton Rouge. Just check Google or Yelp for reviews before you go and you should be ok.

With towing a larger rig, we really like that most will escort you onto your site and offer to help hook you up if needed.

[Cobrafan]

We normally use them when getting from place A to B but not for anything more than a day or two because of price. Most that we have stayed in ingress and egress to the sites and pads is excellent.

[stallsmi]

We have stayed twice at the Natural Bridge KOA. I have nothing negative to say about it except some sites are smaller than we expected, but not overly so. We had enjoyable stays complete with full hookups, cable TV, etc.

[danielabram71]

Wow thanks for the information. What Is average price for a full hook up site with no WiFi or cable. Most I have been to just like state camp grounds are about $32 a night

[stallsmi]

I'm sorry but I just don't remember, but it was reasonable. I believe in the $45 neighborhood for all the amenities. Their website would have more specifics tho.

[rockfordroo]

WiFI is usually free, although in a couple I've paid a $1 a day.

[Hutch333id]

We tend to stay at the Polson (MT) KOA each year for a week or so. Their bathroom facilities are excellent, always clean and tidy. As too are their washing machines and driers. The sites are pretty level and we always choose one with a large sculptured concrete patio, built in barbecue (with propane provided) and tables and chairs. They have a heated pool which never appears to be too busy. The water, electric and sewer connections are very good and have never caused us a problem. The going rate appears to be about $50 per night for a trailer and two adults although this can fluctuate with the type of site you want and the number of people in your group. It may not be "camping" as some would describe it but for us, it is the sort of camping we prefer.

[caper]

We are seasonal at the 1000 Islands Mallorytown KOA. I can find less expensive CG in the area but I cannot find better. The seasonal campers here try to make the stay easier and more friendly for the people staying a day or two. We will give advice on places to see and things to do in the area. Richard and Susan (the owner) try to make your stay enjoyable. They have lots of activities for the children.

[rattleNsmoke]

KOA's in general are very well kept up campgrounds. They are supposed to be due to their contractual agreements with the corporation.

[outloud]

We have a KOA card and we do stay at them. I think that some private campgrounds do not have the standards they need:dependable power,sewer, and space. Most of the private campground tend to cater to locals. But we do stay at both, no dry camping for us.

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