With 500+ campgrounds across North America, KOA owners host nearly 8 million camping nights each year. KOA has all the tools and support you need to convert, build, or buy a KOA campground.
Join the KOA Family
Kampgrounds of America is the number-one name in camping, with over 60 years of experience and international recognition. When people think of camping, they think of KOA. The powerful and recognizable brand stands for quality and service that campers can trust.
When you join the KOA Family of Campgrounds® by owning a KOA Franchise, you will immediately experience the KOA Difference.
When you join the KOA Family of Campgrounds, you’ll immediately experience the KOA Difference.
The KOA Difference is based on the four core pillars – KOA Family, Revenue Growth, Camper Growth and Operational Excellence – to make your campground investment a valuable and rewarding experience. Our flexible franchise models allow KOA franchisees to provide excellent camping experiences for their guests and meet their business goals, whether single-park or multi-campground owners. Request more information about owning a KOA to get started.
The iconic KOA brand is marketed to KOA campers and non-KOA campers alike, generating more camper nights and reservations. As camping continues to become more popular, KOA is laser-focused on reaching new campers, so they will choose to stay at your campground. KOA campers are also loyal to KOA and spend more nights at KOA each year.
KOA is an iconic brand known across generations and throughout North America. KOA has a thoughtful, strategic approach for growing and investing in the KOA brand that results in year-over-year revenue growth for the campgrounds and the company. In fact, campgrounds that convert to KOA experience an average 19% increase in registration revenue in the first year.
We set KOA franchisees up for success, with resources, tools and thought leadership about innovations your campers want at your campground. KOA is often the first to market with new products and services. You can turn to KOA to make your campground operations the best they can be.
When you join the KOA franchise, you will be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. The KOA name and resources are the foundation of your business, and you can own and manage your business as you wish. You can connect with hundreds of other KOA franchisees and a helpful franchise team for knowledge and support.
Convert an existing campground or RV park franchise to a KOA. Franchising is a great way to get into high-value campground ownership with world-class support from KOA.
Partner with KOA’s Campground Design Services team to build a brand-new campground that will meet the needs of your guests today and tomorrow. Have questions about how to start a new campground? Learn more about the process.
Purchasing an existing campground is often the fastest and least expensive way to join the KOA Family of Campgrounds. Let us connect you with KOA franchisees who are interested in selling.
KOA owns and operates over 40 quality locations throughout North America, expanding the footprint of the KOA brand by actively purchasing campgrounds.
Read the most commonly asked questions below for more information. If your question is not answered here, contact us by emailing franchisesales@koa.net.
Being a part of KOA offers several advantages you would miss out on if you operated an independent campground. The KOA Difference makes campground ownership fun and rewarding, with benefits like national marketing, incentive programs, reservation software, professional development opportunities and more.
With an upfront investment and careful planning, you can make your campground profitable. After initial campground franchising expenses like purchasing land, installing utilities, adding amenities, hiring staff and buying equipment, you can leverage your camping experience, campground location and KOA resources to profit year after year.
You can turn the campground you already own into a franchise by converting to KOA and taking advantage of our flexible franchising options for RV parks, tent sites, cabin sites and other types of campgrounds. The KOA brand is well-known, so your campground will attract campers who know and trust us. Additionally, KOA offers professional development training and tools to improve your campground. If you want to become a KOA franchisee, request more information.
Franchising with an established campground chain like KOA has a few requirements. You will need to research your market, have finances for upfront costs, complete paperwork and go through training before you can open a KOA franchise. If you are flexible with changing needs, persistent in challenges and passionate about providing a top-notch camping experience, you have the qualities of a KOA franchisee.
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