As the largest campground system in the U.S. and Canada, we are always looking for prime spots for new campgrounds—and we love to welcome existing campgrounds into our KOA family. Whether it’s a destination campground or one along the way to other attractions, we focus on finding places with many fun things for our campers to experience.
In 2011, KOA added 24 new campgrounds all across North America, from sunny Florida to the cooler climes of Ontario. Which ones will you be making reservations for this year?
Many of our new KOA campgrounds are already available on koa.com, and all will be available on our website well before the start of the spring camping season. So, please check koa.com often for more news about these exciting new KOA campgrounds!
ALABAMA:
Oxford/Talladega/Dandy RV KOA
This campground is just down the road from the famous Talladega Superspeedway, so plan to book your sites early for those big NASCAR races. But there’s more than racing. This KOA is conveniently located near many shopping and dining options. For history buffs, there’s a natural history museum in nearby Anniston, as well as the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham. Ready for some fun? Visit Six Flags Over Georgia theme park in Atlanta, just 45 minutes away.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
ARIZONA:
Picacho/Tucson NW KOA
Folks describe this campground as “An oasis in the Sonoran Desert.” Located in central Arizona, it is a winter destination for RVers and campers looking to escape from the cold up north. While you’re there, you’ll also fall head over heels in love with the amazing cinnamon rolls served up at Frankie’s Chuckwagon Steakhouse, the fantastic on-site restaurant.
ARKANSAS:
Heber Springs KOA
If you love the Ozarks, you’ll love this KOA. Not only are there wonderful shops and restaurants, but the world’s record brown trout (40 pounds!) was landed in the nearby Little Red River, so bring your pole. The campground has its own 6-acre fishing pond, too. Just three miles away is Greers Ferry Lake, where you can swin, boat or fish for record walleye. This place is perfect for big rigs.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
CALIFORNA:
Fresno E/Kings Canyon Gateway KOA
A tranquil setting awaits you at this lovely California getaway. Enjoy long walks along the river, then return to a your campsite surrounded by beautiful mature trees. There is a greenbelt trail that parallels the Kings River. You’ll enjoy casting for trout in Wildwood Creek, or visiting Kings Canyon National Park, just 45 minutes from the campground.
COLORADO:
Montrose/Black Canyon National Park KOA
With its sheer black walls, a thriving ecosystem or stunning views, Black Canyon is a hiker’s paradise. The Montrose/Black Canyon National Park KOA is located just 15 minutes from the entry to the canyon and within walking distance to historic downtown Montrose, making it the perfect visitor destination. It is open year-round and offers spacious full hook-up RV sites, deluxe cabins and tent sites.
FLORIDA:
Orlando NE/Wekiva Falls KOA
Located in central Florida, this amazing 100-acre getaway is bursting with beautiful landscaping, outstanding amenities and exceptional family-friendly activities. It offers nearly 800 full hookup sites, tent sites along the river and a fantastic natural spring-fed swimming lagoon.
Orlando NW/Orange Blossom KOA
Year-round fun is waiting for campers of all ages at this newly updated Orlando gem. Close to area attractions, great golf courses and great dining and shopping, it also provides the perfect spot to kick back, relax and enjoy the beautiful Florida weather.
GEORGIA:
East Ellijay/Chattahoochee National Forest KOA
This KOA is so new, it isn’t even built yet! This brand new KOA location will boast tumbling mountain streams surrounded by a national forest and ringed by Appalachian peaks. There will be 100-foot-long pull through sites with mountain views and for the more adventurous, fully furnished teepees. An impressive 4,500-square-foot Lodge will serve as the campground’s social center with a restaurant, indoor pool and indoor playground. Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
IOWA:
Waterloo/Lost Island Waterpark KOA
This brand new campground will be open for the 2012 summer season. You’ll find bamboo groves as well as a 15-acre lake. There’s a disc golf course, Jumping Pillow, paddleboats and rental bikes. You can even purchase discounted tickets to Lost Island Waterpark, Iowa’s largest waterpark. Just down the road are the South Hills Golf Course and the Isle of Capri Casino.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
KANSAS:
Perry Lake/Topeka NE KOA
This area has earned the nickname “Paradise on the Plains.” There’s boating and fishing, as well as a terrific network of hiking , biking and horseback riding trails. Best of all, you’re camping right on the lake shore, with the state’s largest marina. Rent a boat, or just enjoy the Kansas City barbecue at the campground’s floating restaurant.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
NEW YORK:
Houghton/Letchworth KOA
An indoor pool, catch ‘n release fishing and wagon rides are just a few of the family-friendly amenities you’ll find at this Allegany County campground. Bring your camera—this area is well known for its beautiful lakes, breathtaking scenery and wonderful wildlife.
Springwater/Dansville KOA
This KOA is a great base camp for a Finger Lakes Region adventure. You can fish in the campground ponds for bass and bluegill, or hunt for frogs and crayfish in the creek that runs right through the park. There’s musical entertainment nearly every summer weekend, and don’t forget to stop and offer an apple to B.G. and Little T, the official campground horses.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
1000 Islands/Association Island KOA
Fun on land and fun on the water await at this destination campground. Once the training center for the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team, Association Island is known for gorgeous sunsets, amazing fishing and rich history. All sites have lake views and full hookups and there are five wonderful lakefront cottages too.
OHIO:
Homerville KOA
This new KOA is laced with natural trails, fishing ponds and even has its own swimming lake. The on-staff naturalist will guide nature walks to look for wild turkeys, deer and fox, as well as eagles and cranes, all with an hour’s drive of Cleveland and Akron.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
Salem/Lisbon KOA
This KOA is all about fun and games for the whole family. Take a dip in their Olympic- sized swimming pool or try your luck in the 3.5 acre catch ‘n release fishing pond. They also have spacious lakeside and poolside pavilions that are the perfect spot for your family reunion, anniversary celebration or company retreat.
PENNSYLVANIA:
Meadville KOA
This big rig-friendly campground in the heart of western Pennsylvania is all about keeping campers of all ages having fun and on the go. This “Family Fun Camping Zone” offers volleyball, basketball, swimming, paddle boats, playgrounds, kiddie train rides, crafts and themed weekends—just to name a few of the things you can expect when you visit.
TENNESSEE:
Hohenwald/Nachez Trace KOA
More than 800 acres of unspoiled lake and forest await you at this new KOA, just off the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. Experience the wonders of the Tennessee hills when you set off for a hike along a rushing stream. Many campsites have water views, and you can even explore the lake on a pontoon boat tour.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
TEXAS:
Bastrop/SE Austin/Colorado River KOA
RVers love this park for its spacious full hook-up sites, convenient location and relaxing pool, spa and sauna. Easy access to the banks of the Colorado River also make it the perfect fishing spot. A beautiful clubhouse and meeting room make it great for meetings and rallies too.
Onalaska/Lake Livingston KOA
Keep and eye out for Eddie, the local bald eagle, who can often been seen sailing over this East Texas KOA. The campground wraps around the shoreline of Lake Livingston, the second largest lake in Texas. It’s a swimming, boating and fishing paradise. There’s a marina, of course, and Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
Weatherford KOA
Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a winter home away from home, you’ll love the southern hospitality of this Fort Worth-area campground. Have fun exploring the many area attractions during the day, then head on back for a quiet evening under the Lone Star skies.
VIRGINIA:
Luray KOA
The Blue Ridge Mountains seem to roll on forever at this KOA, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. Visit the Luray Caverns or one of several local Civil War sites including New Market Battlefield State Historical Park and the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. There’s even fresh brick oven pizza for sale.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
WASHINGTON:
Longview North/Mount St. Helens KOA
There’s plenty of Pacific Northwest scenery at this campground, just an hour away from Porland, Oregon and Olympia, Washington. It’s at the start of the road to Mount St. Helens, the site of one of the nation’s most dramatic natural events in 1980. It’s an ideal base camp for exploring this natural wonder.
Check back soon at www.koa.com for more information.
ONTARIO:
Sturgeon Falls KOA
Located on the Sturgeon Falls River and just 2 kilometers from Lake Nipissing, this campground is all about having a great time on—and in—the water. There are a plethora of boating, fishing and swimming opportunities as well as wonderful on-site activities.
QUEBEC:
Bas St. Laurent KOA
Located on the shores of Lake Saint-Mathieu, this campground is an outdoor paradise. Without leaving the campground you can launch a kayak or boat, hike the nature trails or dine at the full-service restaurant. Bring a group, because this KOA has a clubhouse that can handle 100 of your friends and family.
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When the new books come out would you please send us one. Thanks. We used koa last summer and really enjoyed our trip to U.S.
Hi Hugh–Our new digital directory will be out soon, and copies will be mailed to members of ourValue Kard Rewards program. If you’re not a Value Kard holder, you may pick one up at a local KOA, download the digital version of the directory once it’s available or contact our home office and order a copy. Happy Kamping! –Your KOA Kompass team
How about adding some not right next to highways and railroads.
You’re right Gary – I tend to remember the KOAs as “Lodi – cannery nearby and train that goes through every 2 hours after dark. Poulson – flashing light from airport control tower. Cascade Locks – train.” But there are some good quiet ones – West Glacier, Bismarck, Mitchell (except for the severe thunderstorm LOL!) and Hardin to name a few.
Hi Charlene, I just had to laugh at the Lodi, Ca on eight mile road campground . We stayed for a month once and we had good enginers and we had BAD ones. some would come through with just a couple short toots and some well I wont say it but they would just lay on that horn, I am sure they knew there was a camp ground there. Anyway…its not there anymore, there is a new overpass where it use to be. But thanks for the reminder.
Keep adding new KOA’s I love them.
There’s a dearth of KOAs around San Francisco/Oakland area. There is one just north at Petaluma, but it would be nice if there was a KOA east of Oakland or just south of San Fran. In fact, there is a dearth of KOAs all over CA. We have stayed in many KOAs across the country and it’s the best way to travel but when in CA we have to stay in campgrounds other than KOA. Tks, Jeff Benson
As a long time member we enjoy KOA each year, Last year we went from Oklahoma to South Carolina and back we found KOA Cleaner, Easy to find, And overall better to check in. However KOA. was overall quite a bite more Expenisive. I would like a new book it helps when planning a trip.
as a value card member and a koa user each summer i ask ……please put a KOA in the white mtns of eastern arizona or one along az hwy #260 !!! please thanks
steve
We like having KOA’s that are easy in and out when we are traveling from point A to point B so having a KOA close to an interstate is a real plus. We have also found some outstanding KOA’s located in areas that are destinations. Just to mention a few; Billings Montana, West Glacier, Jasper National Park in Canada and St. Louis old route 66 were excellent base camps. The Billings and West Glacier KOA’s were outstanding.
if you travel a little further south, try the KOA at Montpelier Idaho. Its conveniently located on US 89 half way between Yellowstone and Salt Lake City. I guarantee you’ll love it. No railroad, no airport only your porch light at night. Take time to star gaze.
Talk about star gazing. Try the KOA at Cape Hatteras, NC on a moonless night you can almost touch the stars. Nothing like it.
Are there any plans to open new KOA’s in BC.Canada
How about showing us a map of the 24 new locations. Many of us would like to see quickly if any fall on our regular cross country routes.
Thanks.
Last summer we traveled from NE to the Michigan UP. We stayed at KOAs all the way because you always know what to expect, especially the clean shower areas and great staff.
This year, off to the High Country of CO but no KOAs exist in the Winter Park, Frazier, Grandby, or Grand Lake areas. You are loosing out on one heck of a tourist trade.
I’ll be working at Ouray KOA, not too far from Telluride, come there for a visit.
We live in CO and often stay at the Denver West/Central City KOA. Fairly close to several places you mentioned and a great view from the top of the mountain. Black Hawk/Central City is a quaint, historical gambling area that we love, too.Nice way to spend an evening after exploring the beautiful outdoors CO has to offer.
As Frank says above, many KOAs have become expensive, in my experience, insanely expensive. West Glacier KOA went from the mid $40s a couple of years ago, when we enjoyed the place for a total of over two weeks over two years, to the high $90s; it’s nice, but not THAT nice.
Other, private campgrounds are offering more value and higher quality for less cost. The KOA advantage is evaporating in many cases.
Agree 100% Jerry. It seems that to have the KOA sign at your park you have to charge a much higher price. Some of the parks are not that bad, but some are not worth the price. I feel that KOA pricing isn’t aligned with their ratings.
Absolutely we agree, KOA is pricing itself out of business. We love to stay at KOA’s but in some places, it has become prohibitive. We have stayed many times in Glacier East KOA only because there are no other choices.
We love the KOA in Covert, Mi. It’s a great place to spend a weekend or a week, there’s so much on the area to do that you can’t get it all in in a week. The KOA’s owners are great people and no how to provide world class service for your dollar . So I say build more KOA’s. Every time we’ve stayed at one it’s been a wonderful family experience.
I’d like a national map of dog friendly KOA cabins, lodges etc.
I agree… I might know a basic area where we would like spend a short stay, but no names of facilities… a map and types of campgrounds, pet friendly and approx costs ($, $$, $$$) would be really helpful. Thanks
KOA is a great camping experience, but they have out priced us, for the last 4 years, we no longer use KOA.
I stopped buying the value card when it got so insanely expensive. I use a tent or my van for one-nighters when I am traveling through. I would not use any KOA enough to make up for the high price now. How about a lower value card price for those of us who only want a place to sleep and not all the extras like sewer and water? Sort of a “basic” card for us, and a higher priced one for motor homes etc. which use all the utilities?
I don’t see that the value card is overpriced. At 24.00 a year that is 2.00 per month. If you stay at a KOA that has a 40 dollar a night rate you get 10 percent off that is 4.00 and if you stay a week that is 28.00. It pays for itself in a week. I don’t understand your reasoning that it is overpriced.
The KOA at Graybull Wyoming is the greatest. In town, but off the beaten track. They will help you with finding the local attractions- they have several day trips mapped out. Without their suggestions, we would have missed much history, dinosaur tracks and fossils that we didn’t know were there. We stayed there on our way from Indiana to Nevada, and again on the return trip-just because they were so nice!
Travelled from Ontario to California last summer staying at mostly KOAs. We found a few KOAs that shouldn’t be allowed to put the KOA name on them. We were very disappointed in a few. They were not KOA quality.
Yup i agree with Jim above, we have some of those right here in Ontario too, and i hate looking at the back of someone’s unkept seasonal site, Koa’s( like those one’s) should be more like McDonald’s you know what to expect out of a franchise, but Koa still gets a passing grade compared to some privately owned camp grounds, and as for price as previously mentioned, get the touristy area koa’s back in line with the rest of the Koa’s, remember “franchise”
seems like every other KOA we go to is subpar. I have sent in a complaint of one that I can recall it was so bad. Are koa facilities supposed to be evaluated? I would like to see more in Indiana as well.
Will KOA ever open a campground in New Jersey, possibly South Jersey near the shore?
Hi Jay–We’re always looking for campgrounds who want to join the KOA family. You’re right–the shore would be an awesome place for a KOA! –Your KOA Kompass Team
Do any of your cabin facilities accommodate small pets ? I have use your RV
facilities on previous trips. Now I am planning a cross country car trip.
Hi John–Because most KOAs are independently owned, each differs somewhat as to the types of accommodations available for our guests with four-legged camping buddies. You may wish to phone the campgrounds where you’re considering staying to learn their policies and availability. Thanks for asking! Your KOA Kompass team.
My husband & I agree with the rising cost of the KOA’s. We have been Value Card holders since 2003. We moved from Washington State to Florida that year & used KOA all the way across the US. We too, do not own a Motorcoach or Travel Trailer. We rely on the Kamping Cabins as we are both in the 50-60+ yr old range & WON’T do the “tent thing” anymore. We really enjoy just getting away from the house & jobs to enjoy a weekend getaway. But with most KOA’s in the area, we can rent a hotel room at sometimes an equal or lower cost. I too beleive the cost should be based on the accommadations you will be using!! Just a suggestion. Thanks & do keep up the great work…
Yes, no doubt the KOA prices are pretty unreasonable. Last summer we were going east in Montana and needed a quick overnight stop on the way to Billings. We arrived late in the afternoon with an early morning departure and it was $49.00 even with the KOA card. We didn’t need the pool, hot tub or dirt road and dirt RV site but the Price is the Price. Normally we make an annual trip to Billings to visit family and use the KOA but after trying to call the office for a week and not being able to get through for the ‘weekly’ rate, we gave up and stayed at another campground in the Billings area. Yes, we prefer the KOA but it is getting run-down but the price continues to escalate. In 2009, we stayed in the West Glacier KOA and loved it but it was after Labor Day so the rate was more tolerable! We have stayed at very well-groomed RV parks for $25 – $37.50 per night but of course, they weren’t KOA parks, just private parks where the owners cared about their park and customer could afford camping. Hummm, I wonder which park has the highest customer satisfaction and return rates? The KOA Brand only provides so much loyality for the customer.
We have been traveling to Billings from Oklahoma since 2004 and had always stayed at the Billings KOA. The price became out of sight and started staying elsewhere. We were very happy with it. We love KOA because most are dependable and prefer them but there are times when one has to make a decision. We now live in Billings near family.
If you stayed at a hotel the rate would have been over 100.00 a night whether you slept with the sheets pulled back or just laid on top of the bedspread. 49.00 is reasonable considering.
COULD YOU PUT THE NEW KOA CAMP GROUND,FOR THE STATE OF WA. ON YOUR WEB SITE,SO WE COULD SEE WHERE IT IS,IN THE STATE?
Dear KOA
Are you planning an APP for phones and tablets?
Hi Serge–We are looking at all sorts of options to make sure that you’re able to see what’s happening at KOA from any device. We’ll be sure to announce when an app is available; we’ve got lots of campers who’d like to see one! Thanks for asking! –Your KOA Kompass Team
I just wanted to mention Dubois, Wyoming. My family and two other families spent a week at the KOA camp there. What a wonderful first experience of camping for my kids. Plenty of things to occupy their time and days trips to help. It is right on the wind River which lived up to its name. Unbelieveable clean and friendly.
Hi,
I find KOA campgrounds expensive especially if you travel with another couple. We toured USA in 2010 and had to pay for every night an extra 20$, 10$/extra person. My suggestion would be to pay for one night only. Some places we stayed for 4-5 nights and had to pay that extra every night. I believe this is unreasonable. We like the fact that most KOA are clean and easy to find. Another thing, while staying in PEI Canada last summer for 4 weeks, we had friends come over for a short afternoon visit. We were not told of their presence. They could not enter the campgroung if they did not pay a 5$ fee. We would have appreciated knowing of their visit and at least been able to go talk to them at the reception. For all these reasons, I will be looking for other campgrounds. I would appreciate a reply to my concerns.
I agree that many koa’s are far too expensive.We traveled to Medora North Dakota. and down to the Black Hills last year and found all but the one in Miles City way out of are price range.IT was after the Sturgis thing but the koa’s were still too high. We drove extra miles when we very tired because of this. We will be looking in our other camp ground book’s moer this year
I have read the comments in your (here we go again ) and have to agree with some of the campers who say your rates are going far higher then they should be.i have had a rewards card for several years , and have used the newburge n.y. koa for 6 + years. i have noticed an increase in the last several years.especially in the activity fee. 8.00 $.the discount given almost covers the fee.so i,m really not saving anything on the daily rate.which has been 64-69.00 $ a day.yes i do say that k o a has a high standard which most camp grounds meet and i always look for them.why not try giving a 20% discount to all who have a value rewards card. u may increase the capacity of customers to the camp grounds. or have a senior discount program.??.anyhow keep up the good work i still enjoy the k o a network and the news letter.
Keep the seasonal sites away from the transient sites or vice versa, nothing like staying a week at a Koa and looking at the back yard of a seasonal and their junk.
Good example of this Marmora Koa.
These Koa’s could learn from the Buckeye lake Koa and the brighton 401 Koa, seasonal and overniters are separated which is nice, cause if i’m going to pay the buck i don’t want to look at someone elses junk..
KOA in Marmora, Ont has some pretty untidy sites of the seasonal campers. Considering that campground is farely small I guess it is impossible to keep them separated from short stay campers.
we camp at a lot of KOA and love it, so we as in Va Beach Va. in our car and went to the KOA to check it out I would not stay there it really needs a lot of work. I hope they change and clean it up.
we stayed at West Glacier last summer at a camping cabin and loved that aspect of it but not the fee,that was to much but not nearly as price gouging at Port Angelos.They said because it was the long weekend and it was a Thursday we stayed there.Although our provincial campgrounds in B.C. dont have all the amenities of KOA many are far nicer and ranging in price from 14 dollars to 30 dollars