KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
Southbound, Westbound or Eastbound: Exit 94 off I-55 and go left at red light, follow signs 7 miles.
Northbound: Exit 88 off I-55 and go right, follow signs 5 miles.
Get Google DirectionsIllinois' capital forms the heart of Abraham Lincoln's country. Visitors can tour the 16th president's home, law offices and Old State Capitol, where he served in the legislature. View the Lincoln Library and Museum. Pay your respects at Lincoln's Tomb. Visit the New Salem State Historic Site. Here, costumed guides recreate the 1830s town where the future president lived and worked. Head to Lake Springfield for boating and fishing. Don't leave without getting your kicks on Route 66, where you'll find a museum, shops, motorcycle races, antique car rallies and a drive-in diner. Southeast of the city, this KOA offers a quiet country setting with Tent Sites, level Pull-Thru or Back-In RV Sites, Rustic and Deluxe Cabins. Relax at KOA's pool, enjoy the mini golf and bike rentals. Free Wi-Fi included. If you have pets, be sure to check out the KampK9! Holidays: Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 80 feet.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
WHEN: September 11-12, 2026
WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.
WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.
* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.
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Route 66 is one of America’s most iconic road trips, stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica and packed with quirky roadside attractions, historic towns, and classic diners along the way. It’s a route that mixes nostalgia with unique and fun stops you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, KOA campgrounds are conveniently located all along the […]
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