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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

My wife and I always LOVED stayed at KOA camp grounds when we were camping . They were Always nice 👍👍👍

We've started staying at KOAs as we travel around the country because you know what you're going to get before you get there. Many times we've been disappointed in private campgrounds being too small or not what was posted on the website, but if you use the KOA app you're going to know exactly what you're in for. The staff (owners most of the time) are friendly and want you to have a good experience. Love the KOAs that have pools - it's always nice after a long drive to relax in the water. Secondly, we replaced our stock E-Pro mattress with a Brooklyn Bedding mattress and what a difference! No more aching back, just a great night's sleep!

I remember my family camping at KOA's and Jellystone campgrounds in the 90s and early 2000s. They were always dependable and affordable places for us to pull into for a late night sign in after a long day on the road. Now when I started going on trips on my own I was shocked at the prices that almost every location had.... Even the tent slots were through the roof.

Well, here we go. KOA. When we first started camping, the KOA's were clean, neat, and fun. So we liked them and joined. Later, it seemed as though all of the KOA's were run down, crappy, and just a piece of dirt to park on, so we switched to Good Sam Parks. Good Sam Parks were nicer and their prices were reasonable. Years later, we tried a few KOA's and found some nice ones where the new owners had some pride in thier businesses. Now, we are different than most people in that we are not "CAMPERS." We bought a TRAVEL TRAILER and we are " TRAVELERS." Our trailer is totally self contained. [2005 Airstream Safari 25-B] So we might use the store and / or the laundry room, nothing else. We virtually never make reservations because we don't know exactly where we are going. And that is why our Blog is called "Bob, Lee, and Dusty's Random Trips". Due to the way we travel, we have many one night stays, and what I call destination stops where we will stay for about 3 to 7 days to see towns, museums, factories, and ETC. We stop at RV parks that are convenient for us, and not by name or price.

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.

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.

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.

Love KOA. Consistent standard, helpful friendly staff. The majority are easy access to main roads, and local areas. We average 40+ nights annually.

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.

I have been full time for 3 years and love Thousand Trails. I paid $15k for the adventure package and this year alone I have stayed 221 days in their parks. No other campground can compete with that. KOA is way too pricey but good for weekend warriors and short timers.

I appreciate KOA’s as I can get a place to stay with short notice. It is also very convenient as many are not far off the highway. I don’t use them exclusively, but I glad they are there when I need 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.

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.

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.

My family and I are fairly partial to KOA. We tent camp and especially when we do some of our larger trips, we will book ahead and book exclusively KOA. In our experience we have gotten decent minimum expectation every time, compared with state park camping. By no means to we expect luxury, mostly just a nice shower and restroom facilities.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

I just finished a one month 6,000 mile trip around the USA. About 2/3rd of my stays were at KOAs. As he said, some were great and some were ok. Compared to some of the private places they were pretty much the same. The exception was that some of the upper priced camps had staff/registration open hours longer(a couple were open until 7pm) and more amenities (restaurants or snack bars, tent sites and cabins, pool or campground activities, etc.). The biggest reason I used them was the ease of making a reservation. One website multiple sites and stays easy peasy. I more than recouped my membership cost.

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.

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.

The KOA campgrounds we have been to have been lovely! We lovee KOA! In the oast we have stayed in DuBois Wyoming Koa or Wind River Koa & it was EXCEPTIONAL! They delivered firewood to your site! Went around the campground asking if you wanted coffee in the morning! Clean, friendly & above & beyond service oriented! Just a beautiful relaxing spot on a stream. Highly recommend you stop there!

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.

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 .

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.

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.

Thank you for this video. I have recently (1 year) retired to living in a camper and traveling. I had checked out two KOA campgrounds and both were very expensive for the area so I had written off KOA as targeted to wealthy campers who didn't care how much the spend. I will start adding them back to my list of searches.

This was a very informative video! As full-time RVers, we like staying at KOAs but like you said, they are not all equal. We recently spent a month at the Silver City KOA in New Mexico. Overall, KOAs provide a base level of cleanliness that we like. The nicest KOA we have stayed at is the one in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Our second favorite was in San Angelo, Texas.

I agree with your comments. We’ve stayed at a variety of KOAs, some not too good, some great and some in between. They are always easy to book and have a minimum level of amenities.

Nice update, I learned a lot ..thanks

I have been very happy with the Koa campgrounds I have stayed at and especially like the one in Nashville.

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.

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 ✌️

Good video, straight forward and on point!

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.

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.

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.

Thanks Jason for the insights on KOAs.

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

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

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.

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

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.

We use KOAs frequently but almost always overnight enroute to some other location. I like the convenience and consistency of the facilities. We have always recovered our Rewards Membership fees.

We recently stayed at the KOA Toccoa/Blue ridge in NW Ga. Great customer service and it is beside the Toccoa River which offers trout fishing.

We have been members for 3 years. You get what you expect. The journey are basic but works. Have travel trailer and even camper cabin options in the past. Love the experience in general. Same or lower than a roach motel but on your terms and no roaches. 😊

We just got back from a three week vacation where we must have stayed at 11 different KOA's and visited several others. We usually stay what would be considered "primative" campgrounds. So even a base level KOA is a step up in amenities. We have to admit sometimes KOA was best choice or the ONLY choice in a town. In all of the KOA's (50+) we have stayed at we only had one truly bad experience. Private or public campgrounds seem to us to be much more of a wild card from not existing or dirt lot to resort quality and harder to determine without being physically being on a particular campground property.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

I’ve stayed at several KOA Campgrounds and have yet to be disappointed. Sure, the one outside of Glacier NP was pricey but generally, I’ve found them to be quite reasonable. I’ve currently been staying at the Palm Spring Joshua Tree KOA since December 1 of 2023. At $950 per month for a full hookup site with all costs included, I have nothing but praise for this park.

I did a 5 month coast to coast trip around the US in 2022 and I liked most of the KOAs I stayed at. I would choose one when I needed shower/laundry facilities; needed to stay near a city for consistent wifi; or wanted a dog friendly cabin rental. The vast majority were great for me and my set up - Jeep with rooftop tent. I did often wonder why a huge rig with slides, etc would camp so close to others but that’s true at lots of other parks.

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.

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.

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.

Over the last 4.5 years of full time traveling and mostly moving weekly, we've stayed at dozens of KOAs. I completely agree with your video. They are usually at least okay. A few have been fantastic (West Glacier KOA for sure). Very few have been bad. Even one of the ones we didn't like so much, West Memphis KOA, had friendly staff that delivered pretty good BBQ to your site on demand. So you never know what you'll find!

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.

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 🏕✌🏿

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.

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

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😊

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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’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.

Interesting & informative. We regularly stay at the Milton, WI KOA on our way to & from Door County. Initially it was just for convenience but we like the sites & amenities so it's become our go to. We've stayed at others & found some great & some meh. We're headed to MT this summer & booked @ Billings without knowing the history so now anxious to see it!