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KOA direction is ‘luxury and rustic camping’—Really?

By Andy Zipser  KOA is marking its 60th anniversary this summer, long enough to become the camping industry’s big dog. Over those six decades it...

KOA CEO says: ‘We’re expecting biggest July 4th ever!’

EDITOR’S NOTE: When you want to know how things are going, sometimes it’s best to go right to the source. Toby O’Rourke, President and...

New campers flooded the RVing lifestyle in 2021, but many are already unhappy

By now, you’ve likely read a lot of stories regarding the sudden influx of “new campers” into the RVing lifestyle. You also know the...

New data reveals who RVers are and why they do it

When I first got into the camping business 21 years ago at Kampgrounds of America Inc., campgrounds were “seat of the pants” operations. Owners...

Marketing study shows private campgrounds do better job of serving RVers

It seems the American Camper has become the most studied species since the gray wolf was introduced to Yellowstone National Park. Everywhere you turn,...

Learn how to own and operate a campground at workshop

Interested in owning and operating a campground? Learn how to do it by attending the latest Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Buyer’s Workshop April...

KOA adds multi-reservation shopping cart function to website

Campers staying at Kampgrounds of America parks will no longer have to make individual reservations for each stay along the way. KOA just released a...

KOA sets new record for revenue growth in 2021

In what is likely the first of many 2021 campground success stories across the industry, Kampgrounds of America says it broke all its existing...

New RVers aren’t going to let a little cold weather stop their camping

Cold-weather camping is apparently going to be a “thing” over the next few months. The KOA Monthly Research Report – December Edition projects that 8.69...

Will a new player in the campground franchising business change RVing?

We recently told you about the sale of Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), the company that runs the Jellystone Park camping franchise, to Sun Outdoors....

Once-popular Seattle/Tacoma KOA closes, to become a giant warehouse

Things just got a bit more difficult for RVers wanting to stay as close as possible to Seattle. The Seattle/Tacoma KOA Journey has been...

KOA will add electric vehicle chargers to campgrounds

Interest in adding electric vehicle charging stations to campgrounds is accelerating faster than a Tesla Roadster. KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) just announced a new...

Placerville KOA Journey provides disaster assistance for Caldor Fire evacuees

SHINGLE SPRINGS, California – Campgrounds often serve as evacuation centers for people fleeing fires and other natural disasters. But the 112-site Placerville KOA Journey recently...

Spooktacular Halloween camping: BOOk your space before it’s gone!

Fall is coming with its crisp days, colorful leaves and relief from the sweltering summer heat. The changing of the season is celebrated across...

Ready to camp with 28.5 million households? Labor Day weekend crowds could set new records

If you’re planning to go camping over the Labor Day weekend – or any other weekend this fall – and you don't have a...

Canadian campers are itching for their first trips of the season

Canadian RVers are pretty anxious to get a taste of the camping freedom Americans have been enjoying this summer. New research just released by Kampgrounds...

20 million campers expected at U.S. parks for July 4th weekend

The number of active campers just keeps climbing. Kampgrounds of America Inc. reported Friday that it is increasing summer 2021 overall camping estimates. KOA’s...

Memorial Day numbers from KOA and Jellystone; new records reached

Memorial Day Weekend camping last year was largely a lost cause throughout North America, as the COVID-19 pandemic limited campgrounds' ability to welcome guests. The...

KOA website now searches multiple campgrounds for open sites

Kampgrounds of America Inc. just added a new feature to its popular KOA.com website that KOA leaders claim will make it easier for campers...

KOA to add its first campground at Love’s Travel Stop – More to come?

RVtravel.com News (May 20, 2021) – Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Love’s Travel Stops to build...

KOA camping report forecasts nearly 18 MILLION campers over Memorial Day

By Mike Gast The camping research numbers for this summer keep rolling in. They all point to a record year for camping in the U.S. A...

Work camping tips from the experts

By Julie Chickery With the boom in RV sales, there has never been a better time to try work camping. It is a great way...

Stay overnight on lava fields in Grants, New Mexico

By Nanci Dixon A fun and informative stop on our recent travels was the lava fields in Grants, New Mexico. The huge rocks and slabs...

KOA owners sponsor Yellow Whistle Campaign to stop anti-Asian hate

The owners of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) are spearheading a new campaign to raise awareness and help put a stop to the recent...

The incredible shrinking RV campgrounds…

By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR At a time when RV sales are soaring to record highs, and finding an available campsite requires a reservation months in advance,...

KOA campground creates solar array to power entire park

The Kansas City East/Oak Grove KOA Holiday has created an innovative, green project to bring power to their camping guests. The campground is unveiling...

KOA closing some parks by order of governments

UPDATED: April 9, 2020 Below is an updated list of KOA campgrounds that are closed due to local government orders. We will continue to update...

Own your own KOA. Only $2.8 million

If you've always yearned to own an RV park, but don't want to start from scratch, here's your golden opportunity. And all 84 units...

KOA constructing new parks

It's no secret to most RVtravel.com readers that it's getting harder each year to find an available space in an RV park without a...

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