KOA Campgrounds

KOA campgrounds, also referred to as “kampgrounds,” are designed for families that are more interested in saving money on lodging than on roughing it backcountry style. They are located all across the country, in 45 states as of July 2009. There are also a few KOA campgrounds in Canada.

Bring your own tent for a cheap KOA campsite

All KOA campgrounds have the following features:

• Pull-through sites for RVs
• Bathrooms with hot water and showers
• Washers and dryers
• General stores with convenience items and camping supplies
• Pitch your own tent sites
• Pet friendly policies

Also, many of the campgrounds have mini golf courses, swimming pools and game rooms as well as a daily schedule of family friendly activities. Many even give guests wireless Internet access right from their campsites. Those needing this feature can search for a site that offers it right from KOA’s website.

Those who don’t have an RV and don’t wish to camp in a tent can take advantage of KOA’s kamping kabins, kottages and lodges.

Kabins are small wooden cabins that have either one or two rooms. A one room cabin can sleep a family of four and a two room cabin sleeps six. Linens and toiletries are not included and cabins do not have private bathroom facilities, running water or central air.

Lodges are the next best thing to a hotel. Each lodge sleeps up to six and has a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Some campgrounds offer smaller Studio Lodges that sleep four. Guests must bring their own cooking pots, utensils and linens. Most have air conditioning and heat. Kottages have everything lodges offer, plus a dining room and a living room. Some also have fireplaces. They sleep up to four.

Note that some sites do not allow pets or smoking in these buildings.

An easy way to find and book your stay at a KOA campground is to use the KOA online map. To get there, click on the "Find a KOA" menu bar on KOA’s homepage. Then, do the following:

• Click on the country you will be visiting (U.S.A. or Canada).
• Click on the map in the state or territory you will be visiting. Each one with a red dot has a KOA campground.
• Look at the more detailed map that comes up and roll over the specific campground you’re interested in.
• Check the pop-up menu to see when the campground is open and what types of campsites it has.
• Click on the top of the menu to go to a page with rates and to make your reservation.

A job at a KOA campground could be ideal for someone who wants to travel the country during the summer. KOA offers a Work Kamper program for people wishing to do just that. People in this program are usually RV campers who want to stay and help out seasonally in exchange for free camping and some extra spending money. To apply for a Work Kamper job, a person has to register and pay an annual fee. This will give them access to all of KOA’s job postings. Work Kampers who complete a Work Kamp season become eligible for special rewards, including complimentary camping during the move to a new campground.

KOA is one of the few campground chains in the United States. Sites at KOA can cost substantially more than at smaller, more independent campgrounds. The sites can get very crowded during the peak summer season, which can also drive prices up.

Many people who enjoy camping regularly will not consider staying at a KOA campground “real camping.” They are not likely to meet many hardcore hikers or backpackers, unless they happen to also enjoy a good round of mini golf..

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