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Love KOAs because of their app, friendliness, consistency, campstores and cleanliness. We've been overzealous and stayed out on the road too late, but KOA never refused us. On long roadtrips, we strive to stay at all of our memberships but purposely plan a KOA every 4 days to do laundry, resupply and shower. We chose wisely-usually a Journey-close to the interstate. As seniors with no children-we don't need a Holiday or a Resort style ammenities. Thank you, KOA for keeping a site open for us-KOAs are a good bang for our buck!

my folks owned a KOA back in the day, royalties were only 4% then, u say 10% now. KOA's dont discriminate on your rv like many other campgrounds do, by saying only 2000 and newer rv's allowed, and yes people, many campgrounds wont let you in with your vintage 1966 Winnebago no matter how much money you spent restoring it. most KOA owners are families, the whole and extended family work there, giving a more friendly atmosphere. my parents worked from 6am thru midnight when the campground was open, as ours was family owned as well. its a long hard job for the owners making the rv'rs camping experience the best it can be.

@RVMiles

29 күн бұрын

I also think there aren't any 55+ KOA parks. The actual royalty is 8% now, and there's a 2% marketing fee that covers things like the website.

@michaelbabella9012

29 күн бұрын

@@RVMiles back then, mid-70's it was 4%, no internet reservations then obviously so part of the 4% helped pay for sineage, advertising and the phone in reservations site. then we were required by KOA to have at least 10 complete hook up sites available daily for reservations and KOA club members

The very best thing about KOA is the reservation system and policies. I have stayed in KOA's going back decades and most are average to above average, have hit a couple of losers and complained to corporate about those being dumps with a KOA sign out front. KOA does need to conduct inspections of their branded campgrounds to maintain some sort of compliance. It's hard to trust some of the independent campgrounds because you never know what you're going to get, when a campground doesn't post lots of pictures of the sites and grounds beware!

We have been KOA members since 2003. When the kids were little, we loved the activities most KOAs offered for families, and the comfort of a safe and secure park. Now that we are older, we appreciate the same comfort of security and generally very well-kept parks, mostly wonderful staff, and clean restrooms and laundry on the road. We also stay at a few private owned campgrounds, Harvest Host, etc, while on the road.

A lot of comments are "we prefer mom and pop campgrounds" , when in fact a lot of KOAs are mom and pop. We've been members since going from tent camping to a rv. Had a couple that we wouldn't return to unless they do some major upgrades, but 90% we would gladly visit again. Our preference is to hit as many different parks/campgrounds as possible, as long as they're not "sardine" sites or loaded with "permanent" sites. RV Miles, keep up the good work.

We recently returned from a 37-day trip. Only one night was at a KOA, and that was because, after much research, it was the only safe park in the town where we needed to spend the night. We paid $100 for a place to park for the night, but it had the security none of the other options appeared to have.

I’ve stayed at a dozen or so KOAs. Some are better than others. One thing consistent in my experience is customer service. They are always friendly and quick for check in while explaining everything in the campground.

I've stayed at dozens of KOAs. I would say more then 90% of them have been great. I never hesitate to book a KOA. We love staying at the mom and pop camp grounds as well, but we find that KOA has fun amenities. A water park in Great Falls, Rushmore is like an amusement park, hiking trails in flagstaff. Customer service as always been great as well.

@TheSRMproject

23 күн бұрын

The Rushmore KOA was one of the nicest KOA’s I’ve stayed at and I’ve been to at least 40. Also like that most KOA’s don’t have a bunch of people that essentially live there. Idk why but I don’t care for the parks full of live in’s.

We traveled full time in 2023, outside of military bases, we stayed at many KOA’s and always had good luck & when we were having difficulty finding reservations, we typically lucked out with reservations at a KOA. We paid the $36 for the membership and it worked out for us, plus we earned enough points where our next years membership is free!

We just recently went on a vacation trip from Texas to Colorado and stayed at two KOA campgrounds. One on the way up and one on the way home. We stayed in Raton, NM on the way to Colorado and Amarillo, TX on the way home. They were both reasonably priced and provided a nice place to stay. We didn’t arrive in Amarillo until 10:00 PM and the owner was still looking for us and helped us get to our campsite. We have stayed at KOA before and I have found them to be a valuable resource.

Here in MI we have some excellent state park campgrounds with a decent (from desktop, terrible mobile use)website for reservations). I'm just off a long KOA weekend- the place was crazy during the weekend, but quiet on sunday night. 3 pools, movies, concessions, sports, rental equipment.... everything from basic to lavish patios and out-door kitchens. It was not an idyllic get-away. It WAS great for arranging a family get-together, no matter what the size.

My family camped at KOA all the time in the 60’s and 70’s and I’ve used them into the early 2000’s. They are fine.

I have stayed at a number of KOAs in each of the 3 categories. The best 2 I've ever stayed at were KOA Journeys. No frills, but so well maintained. BTW, the 2 were the Cooperstown KOA Journey and the Brattleboro VT KOA Journey.

We stayed at our 1st KOA campground in Lincoln , NH. We have 2 more booked for this year. The next is in Lancaster, Pa and the third is in Bar Harbor, Maine. I found the prices similar to other campgrounds in those areas. Our stay in April in NH we found the campground well maintained, the bathhouses were clean and well maintained and the staff friendly and helpful. If we go back to that area, we would definitely check for availability there 1st.

This is a very accurate report. I am a KOA member and the last couple of years the membership has not paid for itself but does in my opinion make KOA reservations easier. What we've found most important on our decisions whether KOA or independent is location, location, location.

Your video on KOA is spot on. I’ve been to some good ones and some not so good ones. Yes, their prices are high for what you are getting, in general. However, prices at other campgrounds are rising so much that there’s not as much difference as there used to be. For me, the silver lining of the KOA is that, I feel like their consistent cancellation policies give me more flexibility than the hodgepodge of policies at other private campgrounds. Now, it’s just almost required to have reservations at virtually every campground because of the sheer numbers of RVers out there traveling. With KOA, I know that, if I need to change my routing, it will only cost $10 to cancel with a few exceptions. Some campground’s charge your first nights stay and some refuse to refund at all. As long as KOAs continue this policy, I will keep using them.

We normally don't stay at KOA but due to Memorial Day weekend, Blue Ridge / Toccoa River KOA Holiday in Blue Ridge GA was the only park that had an opening. We liked the area and staff so much, we stayed two extra days. We have been traveling full time for over two years and Blue Ridge/Toccoa River KOA was our 4th KOA and we are now more open to considering a KOA again.

I fly with all my camping gear. I usually stay at KOA because normally I can assume that they are fairly well run and clean. I have had one or two experiences that I’ve left me a little cold, but for the most part, I’m super grateful for their booking system and their availability across the country.

Thanks for an in depth explanation of KOA ! How about doing one on Thousand Trails ?

@RVMiles

29 күн бұрын

Great suggestion!

@slamboy66

29 күн бұрын

Thousand Trails Vegas is a prison in the ghetto. STAY AWAY

@itllbesuzanarchy

29 күн бұрын

Ugh. Don't get me started on Thousand Trails!

@slamboy66

29 күн бұрын

@@itllbesuzanarchy SRRY did I hit a nerve⁉

@TonyBenton0728

29 күн бұрын

The best KOA we have ever stayed in was KOA Lazydays in Tucson Az. Maybe the worst was Kingman Az.

We stay at koa often. Recently in Arco Idaho. Reasonable price, great staff. We have stayed in some that were overnight only and others we would like to stay for a week or more. Always reliably clean and safe.

3 years ago I stayed at the KOA Journey in Grants, New Mexico. Nice place, nice location. The new-er owners were very kind and understanding, my tow vehicle broke down and I got stuck there for almost a week.

I always enjoy both your content and delivery. Your format which isn’t about flashy repetitive introductions on each episode is appreciated! Have a good subject - do your research - and present clearly ✅✅✅ you do it a wonderfully so!😊. Thank you!

@RVMiles

29 күн бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks so much!

We’ve now stayed at 3 KOAs since we started with our RV this spring. 2 were fine, however the one in Colorado Springs, CO was a “never going back there.” We complained and left a bad review. It was so bad that we used our own (teeny) bathroom in our camper, locked our camper and truck at all times, and just thought the place was gross overall. Even the people working there agreed with us.

We have been KOA members for 5 yrs now. In our travels we tend to gravitate back to places that we have enjoyed. There was only 1 KOA that was so crowded we almost couldn’t fit in. We won’t go back. But over all we have had great stays. I’m retired military so I get the 10% off. We switch between military camp grounds and other favorites. 👍👍 for KOA’s

Thanks for this fun and useful information. We just planned out our two week trip, exclusively using KOA. We did stay at one park that was not KOA, as the local KOA had no availability. The difference is minimum amenities is really worth the cost for the "weekend" RV trip, in my opinion. We also plan to visit every KOA within a reasonable driving distance just to find out the differences.

Our overall experience with KOA has been positive, having said that I agree that there are some better than others. We have always had great customer service, so that’s a plus.

KOA is great for kids, families. I wouldn't go there because of the expense but I did once because I was so tired and didn't want to drive anymore. I stopped at a KOA and rested. It was really nice for the kids. If I had children, it would be worth it to take them there.

We will often stay at KOAs, but mostly while traveling to our home-base campsite to explore a specific region. As you said, we have had good experiences and bad experiences. However, it is usually easy to find KOAs that work with our travel routes, so we use them.

Another great and informative video. Thanks for sharing, I always learn something.

What I appreciate most about KOA's is that you can easily check online to see if a spot is available, what it will cost, and make a reservation. Mom and pop camps you need to call and you won't know the cost unless asking.

@JeanRiling

29 күн бұрын

THIS THIS THIS. The number 1 reason why I always book KOA when we travel to a new state.

Most of the time, we boondock. But when we need to clean our rig and do laundry, we stop at KOA because we know what to expect. We recently stayed at a KOA in Ourey. It was beautiful and clean - no pool though. Almost all KOAs that I’ve been to have a pool. We stayed at a couple other KOAs on this trip that we’re okay. I love that I can make a same-day reservation online while we are driving into town. KOAs are great for kids and that’s how I became aquatinted with them when my kids were small. As a single parent, I felt safe taking my kids to KOA.

@NFL61

29 күн бұрын

Ouray is a great area!! I workamped at that KOA the past two summers.

@TheBandit7613

29 күн бұрын

Ouray is too high an elevation to bother with a pool. It will cost a mint to keep heated and the season is just too short. It could snow in Ouray tomorrow! Anywhere much higher than Denver and pools become a big expense to keep open 1/3rd of the year.

@TravelsandTravails

28 күн бұрын

@@NFL61 wonderful people there!

KOA members and full-timers here. We love KOAs especially when we've been boondocking and need a convenient FHU site to regroup. We don't stay at any with poor reviews. Some have been fantastic. We absolutely LOVE the Devils Tower KOA and even though it's designated as a Journey, it offers so much more than that! The designations in general aren't very descriptive. We've stayed at Holidays that have hardly anything and Journeys that have resort-style amenities. Maybe it makes sense on a corporate level, but for us, if the KOA looks good, we don't care what the designation is.

@ddawe31635

29 күн бұрын

Devil's Tower KOA is awesome! Great view!

We mostly stay at KOAS and you are correct in your video about nothing being standard. They are mostly family oriented which is why we enjoy them. We just stayed at the Panama city beach holiday koa and we loved it😊

@RVMiles

29 күн бұрын

An excellent point I neglected to make. We've often had trouble finding a park in places like Pheonix and Tuscon where everything seems to be 55+ only. KOAs are always an option for us as a family.

I’ve been on the road for over two and half months, from Colorado to Texas, Florida, up the east coast and into Canada. I’ve stayed at several KOA’s and have not found a bad one. I’ve always found the staff to be friendly and the grounds well kept. I did stay in one on the west coast of Florida that I thought was overpriced for what you got. In its defense, it was still recovering from hurricane damage. Sometimes the sites are to close together, but I’ve stayed at non-KOA parks that when you step out your door if you’re not careful you trip over your neighbors stinky slinky. I’ve been a member since 2017 and every year I’ve recouped the cost of membership. Keep the good videos.

A buddy of mine used to say KOA stood for "Keep On Adding".

We have stayed in KOA across the country. Everything you said is true. Although they are not our favorites, we prefer state parks and boondocking, we certainly will stay in one when it is the best value for the area. The last one we stayed in was in Ely, NV. We love this park! It is a Journey and fits our needs perfectly.

I stayed at a KOA Journey (Sanger, TX) recently and it was great.

I stayed at the KOA in Niagara Falls (Canadian side) in 2019. It's extremely well located, I had excellent customer service.

Another good episode Jason, thanks. We are going into our 3rd year on the road full time and we have been to 37 states so far, usually picking KOA's because of their reliability. I know some people don't like them as stated below but we have found them to be "you get what you pay for". There was the exception in Midland Texas with a KOA that had lost it's certification, or the one in Panama City Beach that cost $7 million to build and wanted $65 a month for internet. When we are traveling we want ease of access, clean showers and laundry facilities, cable tv along with a picnic table and a fire ring. We get that almost every time we stay in a KOA. Do your research and leave reviews, help make it easier for all of us.

In addition to having consistent quality, I think the key to the success of KOA is their reservation system. RV'ers who are not fulltimers are more comfortable dealing with KOA because it is very much like making hotel reservations. I mean, when was the last time you had to submit an application to stay somewhere and hope to get a return call to let you know if you could? I still come across RV parks that conduct business this way - how backward. Love's is taking a page from the KOA playbook on reservations as well.

I love KOA and only try to stay there -I absolutely LOVE their app -I plan all our trips using only their app ❤️🚌🇺🇸⭐️

My wife and I use KOA campgrounds quite a bit. Nearly all have been the Hampton Inn experience. Nice with no surprises. We did join the rewards program and it has paid for itself several times over every year. They make it easy.

Expensive but reliable has been my experience of them in the Pacific Northwest; Ely, NV; and 2 in Arizona. The one in Bandon, OR was particularly rustic in 2017. We really enjoyed that one. It was the closest we could get to the line of totality in August 2017 and had to leave at 4am to get to Newport on time.

KOA has a big advantage with online reservations. When we plan a trip, I loathe having to call a campground and book a spot. Every stay on a trip for us is booked online and a lot of independents aren’t up to speed with online booking. KOA has made booking like a Kayak, Priceline or even most major hotels…it’s easy and all your stays are in one login. I’d say we stay at 75% KOA / 25% Independent on our rv trips. And yes, agree on the reviews. You can find bad KOAs and good ones based on reviews, just like other campgrounds. Great video!

Thank you for simplifying the KOA concept. We're new RVing and wondered about KOA. now we know...Thank you

I remember going to KOAs as a kid in the 90s. They had a hayride. Now as a new RV owner I experienced my 1st KOA last fall. Very positive. I like the extra attention and customer service.

Nice update, I learned a lot ..thanks

You are very accurate in your description of the facilities in that they are all over the place. We are mebera of KOA. We just completed a 3 wk adventure up to SD, WY amd back and there was never a KOA near where we were except Cody.

We stay at KOAs almost every year. I research each one and read reviews carefully. Never been disappointed. I do t understand the mentality of those that demand rvibg be the cheapest hobby. It never will be. Camping requires equipment. We spend thousands making sure we have what we need. If you stay at a state park, those are truly wonderful. Some have full hookups (but you will pay $40-50 a night even at a state park for those). If they do t, you will have to find and pay for a place to dump your tanks. Many KOA’s are destination campgrounds where your entertainment and activities are reflected in the rate. Some of our favorites are Traveler’s Rest and Natural Bridge in Virginia.

We have stayed at KOAs on our RV trips and for the most part we were satisfied with the stay. My favorite was the KOA in Salt Lake City because it is right near the tram that takes you into the city itself and we extended our stay because of that. It was affordable, clean, safe and worth the effort to get there.

We normally stay at state or federal campgrounds. We use KOA campgrounds as backups because we feel like we'll get a standard of quality if we stay at one. They've always delivered.

In my short time traveling with a little class B camper I have found that KOA prices are directly related to location. I have paid anywhere from $35 to $65 per night depending on their relative physical location to major tourist attractions. One we stayed at in either Arizona or Utah was very remote & had to truck in the water. They had very good facilities, fairly new & clean restrooms & showers, electric & water. We stayed at one in Kansas that was very good with a lot of amenities (restaurant of sorts, ice cream, store, pool, rides for kids & would even deliver a pizza to your campsite) and was very inexpensive. I would stay at one again.

This was an excellent way to calibrate expectations. I’ve been to nice ones, and ones that look like a tornado deposited a collection of RVs on the side of a hill.

The first two summers of owning our trailer my husband was all about saving money, as we had just spent several thousand dollars on the trailer. This meant camping at state and national parks. It was nice and most of the parks were very pretty and peaceful (we live in Colorado), but the exhausting thing was having to book campsites six months in advance (and still not get what you want when you want). Getting a spot at a state or national park was like trying to buy Taylor Swift tickets. This year, I suggested we go all wild and crazy and spend the extra money to stay at a KOA and I think I finally convinced him that there are more than just state parks for camping.

We are at Mt. Gilead KOA and it is really nice.

@tjme

29 күн бұрын

That is a very well run KOA. Buckeye Lake KOA near Columbus, OH is also a great KOA.

Astoria Koa is reasonably priced and lots of fun activities for the kids, golf, bounce pad, heated indoor and outdoor pools, and a game room.

We've been state campground Fans..but if we're lucky enough to full-time....Thanks for opening my mind 🏕✌🏿

The KOA in the Black Hills (Hill City) is the nicest KOA I have ever been to.

We occasionally stay at KOA as needed based on location. There’s a convenient and nice KOA at the entrance to Devils Tower, Wyoming.

We are members of KOA after trying other clubs for 2 years, this our 2nd year, we find it convenient to pre book sites, we mix up trips with KOA and state parks national parks to camp then its not so expensive. We have been happy over all. I dont find it too expensive but I “Shop” and research before booking

We camp at KOA's every chance we get. Here in SE Indiana, we have a KOA less than a 1/2 hour from home and it is nice. The Dayton (Ohio) KOA is very nice and we camp there every year. We have stayed at KOA's from Boston area to Boulder, CO (9000' altitude!) including S. Dakota (near Mt. Rushmore), Oklahoma, Arkansas (Eureka Springs), Tennessee (Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Memphis), Michigan (Mackinaw), and many more. We always know what to expect so we look for a KOA first before looking for another campground.

Thanks Jason!! that was interesting information on KOA's. we have one close to us in Harpers Ferry West Virginia, we have stayed there a few times over the years. To me, its just a bit tight but nice. We have traveled to Pigeon Forge TN several times and stay at the KOA there. We have made an overnight stop at Wytheville Virginia KOA, the first time we stayed there, we were tent camping, bathhouse was clean and looked to be just refinished. Back to Pigeon Forge, We really like that one, it is so central to things, the town trolly is a short walk as well as they stop right in front of the campground. Like the one in Harpers Ferry, it is a little tight. But plan on returning there on our next trip to Pigeon Forge!! That is my take on KOA's!!

@RVMiles

29 күн бұрын

Yeah that PF one is a really great location. We also like greenbriar in Gatlinburg.

Completely agree. Have enjoyed the somewhat local KOA several times and kids loved the amenities and have had a horrible experience in a city known for camping (many longer term campers there unbeknownst to us which contributed to the more run down look).

We’ve stayed at several KOA’s over the years. Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive, despite the higher cost. The best RV park / campground we’ve ever stayed at is The Lost Alaskan RV park in Alpine, TX. Beautiful park, well maintained, with plenty of trees for shade, a camp store, excellent bath & laundry facilities, a propane fill station, and even an RV wash station. Plus, Alpine is a beautiful little college town (Sul Ross State University), with lots of public art, an excellent grocery store, and even some nightlife. Somewhat close proximity to Marfa, Marathon, Terlingua, and Big Bend National Park.

I am a KOA member and I know when I stay at a KOA it will be a nice place and I feel safe.

Excellent summary. We often use KOAs because we can get reservations, and they are where we want to be. We think our first KOA experience was in 1977. We most often use the Journey sites while traveling. We’ve spent many months each year for nearly 20 years at the San Diego Metro KOA, while we were working in the area. This year we will spend >60 nites in KOAs. We try to primarily use national, state, and local parks, or other public lands first. Yet we come back to KOA. Your pricing description is spot on. Thanks for sharing this.

My family and I have stayed as a couple of KOAs during our travels and have always had a positive experience. One was located in Louisiana and the other in Colorado. The stay in Louisiana was just an overnighter but the Colorado trip was a week-long stay. Both locations had friendly staff and were very well-maintained. We are weekend RV'ers and normally stay at state parks. We treat our KOA stays as a splurge.

Just stayed 2 days at KOA in Silver City, NM. It was as advertised. I would go again.

We car/van travel occasionally, and love KOA. Those cabins are half the cost of a hotel or less. Tent camping is not bad. It works for us.

I love the quick,off the hwy, journey KOA’s for the connivence when traveling, I have stayed at Holiday and resorts to be close to a special destination of interest like Santa Cruz, Ca, Steamboat Springs, Co. etc. but I do think they best serve families with children, it is kid heaven, lots to do, safe and clean…..

I like this explanation of KOA. It’s very nice to know. Can you do an explanation of all the others like Thousand Trails. Thank you Jason!

We live in our RV full-time and stay at KOAs about half the time. I read reviews on CampgroundReviews when booking sites and found fewer issues, like unlevel sites. But you are right. We have stayed at nice KOAs and some that I will not use in the future. Overall, I like the consistency we find, whether it is a Journey, Holiday, or Resort. Thanks for your review. BTW, the $50 credit for points and 10% discount more than pay for our membership costs and save us a few hundred dollars each year, making KOA competitive with most of the other places we stay.

We stayed at several KOAs since 1999. My favorites. Sugarloaf Key, Buffalo, WY

@rdharris802

29 күн бұрын

The wife and I stayed at Sugarloaf Key last month. It was a great place to stay.

As a single traveler I tend to use KOA when visiting cities or some landmarks because they tend to be closer to the places I want to see. Price is usually comparable and the campgrounds are usually very nice. I tend not to use them when I don't want to pay for amenities that I will not be using. I have seen a lot of independent campgrounds that were a lot more expensive than the KOA's.

Love KOA. Use the rewards program and have saved hundreds of dollars thru the years. They are fairly consistent, so you basically know what you’re gonna get. Yes, some are trash, you can say that about most parks, but the vast majority are clean and safe. Their online reservation system works flawlessly and is seamless. ❤

Watching this video from the New Orleans KOA

We stayed at the KOA Petrified Forest in Holbrook, AZ and it was less than we had hoped for. It was a gravel parking lot that had us packed in pretty tightly. It was about 50 yards from the interstate and we have a hybrid so the road noise was very obvious and disruptive to our sleep at night. Although we didn't know there were levels of KOA campgrounds at the time, I think this is a great example of the "Journey" KOA. We just wanted to stay there 2 nights and be close to the National Park. That being said, we would likely not stay there again with our hybrid. It served the purpose we hoped for, but after hearing about how great KOAs are, we were not impressed.

Great video. We sometimes stay at KOA grounds. We agree we have stayed at ok ones and great ones. Our favorite so far is the KOA in Alomosa,CO. Any time we are in the area we stay there. Great location, staff is friendly and helpful. Overall great experience.

We have a KOA membership and stayed at least a dozen or more times in 2023 in 18 states and 3 provinces. We found each KOA to be conveniently located, delightful with super clean facilities and friendly staff members. While they are expensive we found State, Local, National and COE Campgrounds equal to the KOA for significantly lower prices.

I can remember as a kid in the early 70s (yep I'm old), Dad took us on a trip from Jersey to Florida. We had a big family size tent and camped via that. It was the most economical way to travel.

I really like having KOA available. We just stayed at one at Bradford PA and it must have just met the minimum requirements. The owners were nice, and it had everything we needed for the stay - which was just full hookups. The reservation process is easy which I think it my favorite part of KOA. I'll stay at any type of park but I think the big draw for me is online reservations. I like to plan my stays out because i don't like to chance it at my destination when I'm traveling across the country. I've stayed at plenty of Walmarts and city parks along the way too. I'm usually staying at State and National park campgrounds and use KOA as a refill station between those reservations to top off my batteries and water. I just don't think it's smart to exclude KOA from your Rolodex of places to stay because you don't like chains.

Picked up bed bugs when staying in a KOA kamping kabin in ... I believe it was Arkansas. The cabin had rustic wood bed frames, very pretty but a haven for the bugs.

Good video, straight forward and on point!

Our go to campground in the mountains just became a KOA. We noticed an improvement to many areas of the campground. Enough to justify the price increase. Staff were also very helpful and friendly; even though they were there before. The campground did change owners at the time it was changed to the KOA. My stay changed my opinion on KOA to more positive.

We’ve traveled through out the country and have stayed at multiple KOA campgrounds. We’ve only experienced 1 KOA that was horrible. There is a certain level of consistency that provides some comfort. Your analysis is right on the money. We were KOA rewards members at first but found that our AAA or AARP membership got us the same discount so we didn’t get any value added.

Journey KOA locations are usually right along major highways with basic amenities. They were always clean, and most people just needed a stop over. We also found they had a discount program for camp work force people. A lot of overnighters didn't even unhook from their tow vehicle. The last one we stayed at even had a group of chickens from the owner's house next door that roamed the grounds .

Thanks Jason for the insights on KOAs.

@RVMiles

26 күн бұрын

absolutely!

Excellent video Jason! I will relate that we've had no issues with any KOA to date in our RV journeys. The Astoria/Warrington resort in Astoria, OR, was beautiful! We loved the resort in Placerville, CA (even though it was a bit too close to the adjacent freeway but very nicely located otherwise), and the KOA Journey in Kingman, AZ was basic and somewhat rustic, but it met our needs for our stay in the Rt.66 historic area. These are but a few of the KOA facilities in which we've stayed. While I always look first to try to find a military campground (USN, retired) in areas where plan to travel, if there isn't one available, we do include KOAs in our search. And yes - the math has worked out for us in purchasing the low cost membership. Were I to own a campground, I would strongly consider buying into the brand - the business side really seems to make great sense to me. Bottom line is that I recommend them to others, but like you said, do your own research - read the reviews - there are gems and there are some that are not so good since the vast majority of them are small business owned. But again, as with everything you do, this was covered very well! Thanks.

Great info! There’s a KOA near West Yellowstone, it’s ridiculous, you’re crammed in and it’s pricey. Better option, Henry’s Lake State Park in Idaho is not too far away, better camping and cheaper…especially for tent campers if you get a reservation far enough in advance.

@itllbesuzanarchy

29 күн бұрын

Palmer's Gulch! We love that place, esp. when our son was younger. It's conveniently located for many of the Black Hills attractions. But yeah, it's huge and spots are tight!

Thanks for another great video. My wife and I did our cross country trip Jan. to middle of April, we stayed at 20 or so KOA's. We were usually looking for overnighters but occasionally stayed multiple nights. Most of them were nicely run by very nice people a couple were not. And we did stay at non KOA campground or resorts as well. So we agree with you, like every other resort or campground out there, there are good and bad places. Again thank you for the great video, as always continued safe travels.

I would like to add that KOA also offers a 10% military veterans a discount. We have only had good experiences.

We use KOA campgrounds quite a bit when we are traveling or destination camping (i.e. our portable hotel room). The biggest reason we use them is we can pretty much find one anywhere along our route or near the cities we visit. With the discount and first night points credit it doesn't take long to break even on the membership fee. Taking those into account most KOAs are in the ballpark of other campgrounds in the area. We've run across a few that were in severe need of renovation or refreshing their seasonal customers that haven't moved or washed their trailer in 10 years. However for the most part the campgrounds we've stayed were decent or better. I don't like how close the neighboring hookups can be but we rarely sit outside on overnight trips or when we are destination camping. We will stay at other private campgrounds, generally more upscale, for longer stays if they are nearby our destination but if not we have a good idea what a KOA will be like so will go to one of those. I guess it is deciding on the know entity over the unknown. For camping camping we go to state, national or other government campgrounds where we can get more space and have all of the outdoor activities available.

When we first started our RV adventures, we only stayed at KOA since it was easy to find campgrounds thru the system. Some were extremely nice and spacious, others were glorified parking lots. But it is sometimes easier to find a KOA campground and book a site than other Mon/Pop campgrounds. Sometimes they are pricier than others in the area, but maybe because they offer more room and amenities. I like to keep them in the mix of campgrounds when we travel - we are parttime summer RV'ers, and like to explore new places. KOA does have some very good and some not so good ones, just like everything else in life.

Currently staying at the KOA in Deadwood SD. Yes it has tightly close campsites but it is a very old campground that was not built for the large RV’s we have nowadays. I have met camp host Bill and owner Gary and they are super nice people who go above and beyond. Always like KOA when I can’t stay at a National Park Campground.

Just finished a little over month long travel to w va,NC,va SC Ohio all KOAs loved most of them ,lots of friendly owners and staff definitely more experience but I see value,I have vip level rewards get a few extra perks wife and I love are KOA ✌️

We regularly go to a KOA resort in Lawrence, KS. We really enjoy it!

We’ve been RVing for a little over a year and it’s been all KOA. For the most part we’ve enjoyed our stays from Virginia to Georgia and like the loyalty program.

I stayed at a KOA in Gatlinburg,TN last year in July. That was the most expensive stay I ever stayed at. It was $200 a night. They were more than Fort Wilderness at Disney. The campsites were super tight. The staff were very friendly. They were more expensive than the other parks in the area.

I am not from Canada, but do plan most cross country trips in KOA. Just because of the reservation system. After that like rec.gov, for in the State and like State Parks. Most have good reservations system. Good job on your shows.