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 sector of the prestigious Franchise Business Review’s list of Top Franchises for 2025. In addition, … Read more

Registration for the upcoming KOA Buyer’s Workshop event is now open! This informative session will take place March 28 – 30, 2025, at the Nashville KOA Resort in Nashville, TN. Designed exclusively for prospective campground owners, this KOA Buyer’s Workshop will feature workshops on the below topics: Factors to consider when buying an existing campground A … Read more

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 and the economies in which it operates. 💲In the past year, campers increased their average … Read more

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 a collaboration of 2023’s data and more recent findings from our Quarterly Research completed in … Read more

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 Xfinity Series season. United by a shared commitment to outdoor adventure and community, KOA will … Read more

Over the past decade, the landscape of camping and outdoor hospitality has evolved with new technologies, innovation, and market entrants with different travel goals. Our Campground Modernization study, part of KOA’s 10-part Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report, takes a holistic look into these changes shaping the present and future of our industry. 🏡 Modern campers … Read more

Since the inception of our annual industry report a decade ago, the growth in family camping has continued to provide generational opportunities for the future. KOA’s Families and Kids edition of the 2024 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report dives deeper into the more than 118 million families who camped between 2020 and 2023. 👨‍👩‍👧 More … Read more

Who is the North American camper? KOA’s Camper Profile, the sixth release of the 2024 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report series, shines more light on the millions who call themselves campers and how the camping audience has changed over the last decade. Findings include: 📈 Camping households have increased by 68% since 2014, resulting in … Read more

Franchise laws and regulations can be straightforward if you understand the basics. Although you may need a professional to explain the intricacies, there are fundamental things you should know, especially before you sign any agreement. As a potential franchisee, knowing your rights and obligations under federal and state laws and franchise agreements is best. In … Read more

How Much Land Do You Need to Start a Campground? Starting a campground is an exciting and promising venture. Etching out a spot for yourself in the thriving camping industry will require strategic planning and informed decisions. Whether opening an RV or multiuse campground, start the process by ensuring you have plenty of space for your guests, … Read more