Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is pleased to announce they have been named one of the Top Recession-Resistant Franchises for 2025 by Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm specializing in franchisee satisfaction. The recognition is based on survey…
KOA announced the success of its recently launched reservation add-ons feature, an enhancement to its proprietary booking platform, K2, that allows guests to purchase key camping items such as firewood, ice, and visitor passes at the time of reservation. The…
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research on the Best Franchise Cultures. KOA is the largest network of privately owned…
A new KOA video offers an inspiring glimpse into the journeys of several KOA franchisees, highlighting the personal and professional reasons they chose to join the KOA system—and why they continue to proudly operate as part of the brand today….
While owning a campground can be incredibly profitable, starting that business from the ground up is difficult. Leaning on what is already available in the industry can make the process easier. Learn more about owning a KOA location in our…
Whether you are opening a new campground or revamping an existing business, these top campground trends for 2025 will help you appeal to guests and increase revenue. Camper demographics continue to shift, with more people embracing campgrounds as a way…
We are excited to unveil KOA’s 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report, the industry-leading report providing essential insights into the outdoor and hospitality sectors. This year’s report reveals key trends, including the economic impact of camping on local communities, the…
The annual independent franchise survey ranks KOA highest in franchisee satisfaction in the recreation category and among the Top 50 Franchises overall. Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), a leader in outdoor hospitality, was recently named the Best-in-Category in the Recreation…
Registration for the upcoming KOA Buyer’s Workshop event is now open! This informative session will take place October 18-19, 2025, at the Nashville KOA Resort in Nashville, TN. Designed exclusively for prospective campground owners, this KOA Buyer’s Workshop will feature workshops…
Over the past decade, camping has evolved from a simple outdoor pastime to encompass a wide range of hospitality offerings catering to preferences from rugged wilderness adventures to luxurious glamping retreats. This growth has positively impacted the outdoor hospitality industry…
In late 2023, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. developed the first accessibility in camping report to better understand and provide solutions to campers with physical or neurodivergent needs. This report, the ninth of our Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report series, is…
KOA returns to the No. 88 for 2025, connecting fans with outdoor hospitality JR Motorsports (JRM) announced that Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of privately held campgrounds, will return to the organization during the 2025 NASCAR…