Benefits of Private Camping vs. Public Camping
In the U.S. and Canada, there are two types of campgrounds. Public campgrounds are located on public land and are operated by the federal, state, or provincial government. They usually operate on a first-come, first-served basis and in most cases don't offer amenities except for bathrooms, and in some cases, running water.
Private campgrounds offer many more services, at varying levels. As North America's leading campground company, KOA gives you a superior list of amenities, and we're located near major destinations, ensuring an enjoyable camping experience.
Camping at KOA in the
U.S. and Canada
Camp in comfort
Staying at KOA while you explore the U.S. or Canada is comfortable, convenient and fun. At each of our 450 campgrounds, you'll find clean, safe sites with many enjoyable amenities. Plus, we're located near many of the best destinations in North America. Think of KOA as your base for adventure!
KOA has the best of everything
KOA offers all the things you depend on: hot showers, clean bathrooms, playgrounds for children, swimming pools, campground stores, laundry centers, and more. Each campsite, tent site and cabin features a barbecue and picnic table. At most KOA Kampgrounds, you'll also find game rooms and free Web access. And no membership is required.
Tops for cleanliness
KOA Kampgrounds are the most thoroughly inspected in the industry. Our high standards mean that a campground that flies the KOA flag has sparkling clean restrooms and is litter-free. Our inspection teams ensure unsurpassed quality and cleanliness at every location.
Safe
Your safety is a major priority. Campground staff can help you 24 hours a day. Access to campgrounds is monitored. Only registered campers and their guests may enter the park.
All travelers welcome!
Recreational vehicles (RVs) / Motorhomes
KOA is RV-friendly! We welcome all types of RV campers, and are here to help with hookup sites that feature electricity, water and sewer services that connect directly to your vehicle. We recommend reserving a site with those three types of connections whenever possible. Of course, fewer connections are also available. At the reservations section, you can reserve just the connection services you need.
In addition, we provide a dump station where you can empty your RV wastewater as well as liquid propane (LP) gas.
Most of our RV sites are "pull-thru" sites. You arrive at your site, and when you leave, you drive forward to exit instead of backing up. It's another KOA convenience.
Tents
Your tent site features its own barbeque grill and picnic table. If you choose to camp at a tent site your best option is to bring your own tent, or you can easily purchase one at most department or sporting goods stores. (Tents are not available for rent or purchase at our campgrounds.)
Kamping Kabins
A great way to enjoy KOA is to rent a Kamping Kabin®. Each features a bed with mattress, electricity and in some regions, heat and/or air conditioning. Just bring your own bedding or sleeping bag. These items can be easily purchased at most department or sporting goods stores. (They are not provided and are not available for sale or rent at KOAs.) A standard Kamping Kabin has one queen-sized bed, and two bunk beds, sleeping a total of four people. We also offer two-room Kabins that sleep up to six people comfortably.
Take a virtual tour of our Kabins here.
Kamping Kottages®
Kamping Kottages give you added amenities beyond those of a Kamping Kabin.
a) Our log Deluxe Kottages are completely self-contained and sleep up to four people. Enjoy many of the comforts of home, including a separate bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom with sink, shower and toilet, and a full-service kitchen that includes a sink, cook-top range, microwave and refrigerator. Kottages also include a dining area with log table and four chairs, and a living area with a futon couch that folds out into a double bed. Depending on the KOA location, some Deluxe Kottages offer a fireplace, heat and/or air conditioning.
b) Standard Kottages are a bit smaller, but offer amenities similar to a Deluxe Kottage and sleep up to four people. The living area includes a double bed, a bunk bed, and a log table with chairs. Standard Kottages also feature a bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. Depending on the KOA location, some units come equipped with heat and/or air conditioning.
Kamping Lodges™
Our largest accommodation is a Kamping Lodge. These units sleep four to six people in a setting similar to a vacation home. Each features a separate bedroom with a full-size cedar log bed, a bathroom with a sink, shower and toilet; a full-service kitchen that includes a sink, cook-top stove, microwave oven and refrigerator; a dining area with cedar dinette table and four chairs; and a living area that includes a cedar log futon. All Lodges include heat and air conditioning.
Groups
Groups can often save money with a special rate, and also enjoy the convenience of camping together. Contact the campground(s) you're interested in for their rate. Groups camp in a designated area of the campground and may set up multiple tents at that location.
For more information on planning a group tour, click here.
Let KOA help
The KOA Directory, Road Atlas and Kampground Guide lists all 450 KOA campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada, with detailed directions, maps, phone numbers, rates, and amenities. It also features a full-scale road atlas. When you rent a motorhome, ask your tour operator or travel agent for your free copy. Or go here and order a copy.
Glossary:
Amp - Refers to "amperage" - the strength of an electric current. Note that for most rentals RV's 30-amp electrical service is sufficient.
Back-in - A campsite that requires the driver to back an RV into the campsite, then drive forward to exit.
Cable - Cable television hookup, allowing access to multiple channels.
Class-A motorhome - The type A motorhome is the largest, most luxurious of the motorized RVs.
Class-C motorhome - The type C motorhome provides the conveniences of a larger motorhome in a scaled-down version, and is built on a van frame with an attached front cab.
Dump station - A place where RV holding tanks can be emptied.
Full hookup - Term for a campsite offering water, sewer and electricity. Also refers to an RV with the ability to use "full hookups."
LP gas - Liquid propane gas, which is necessary to operate a stove and, if no electricity is available, the refrigerator and heat.
Pull-thru - A campsite that requires the driver to only "pull through" or "drive through" to access the campsite, and to drive forward to exit.
RV - Recreational vehicles, or RVs, are vehicles that combine transportation and temporary living quarters for recreation, camping and travel.
Slide-out - Additional living space that "slides out" when the RV is set up for camping.
Tow - To pull a trailer or vehicle behind an RV.
Truck camper - A movable unit with living space that attaches to a pickup truck.
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