National KOA Owners Association

10/20/2026

🚨🏆 LAST CALL! NOMINATIONS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY!

Got an all-star KOA employee who deserves a little recognition… and maybe $500?! 💰

You know the one — goes above and beyond, keeps campers smiling, and somehow survives holiday weekends with a smile of their own! 😂

Don't miss your chance to nominate them for the 2026 KOA OA Excellence in Action Award!

🏆 Winner receives a plaque AND a $500 VISA gift card!

⏰ DEADLINE: THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, at 5 PM Eastern!

✅ Nominees must work for paid KOA Owners Association members.

📸 Be sure to include a photo!

👉 NOMINATE TODAY:
https://form.jotform.com/261264634749162

Your campground superstar deserves the spotlight — don't let Friday sneak up on you! 🌟

10/19/2026

⚡ POWER UP TO WIN... THEN UNPLUG IN HAWAII! 🌴🌺

We're turning up the excitement for The National KOA Owners Association Special Event!

Our first BIG PRIZE SPOTLIGHT is a ONE-WEEK HAWAII CONDO STAY, generously donated by Seward KOA! 🏝️

Join us in Kansas City on November 17 for an electrifying night of fun, friends, and fantastic prizes!

🎟️ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS 10/31!
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262115115021135

⚡ Someone's going to paradise... WHY NOT YOU?!

10/14/2026

⚡🎉 KOA OWNERS — IT'S TIME TO POWER UP THE FUN! 🎉⚡
🎟️ SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ARE ON SALE — EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS OCTOBER 31!

Join us for an evening of networking, great food, exciting games, and some SERIOUSLY AWESOME PRIZES! We're not just giving away prizes—we're giving away opportunities to make money at your campground, boost those NPS scores, and incentivize employees! 🏕️

CHECK OUT WHAT'S UP FOR GRABS!
🏝️ A WEEK in a HAWAII condo!
☀️ Sun shade from CRS
🏋️ Outdoor fitness/play equipment from Go Outdoor Amenities
🧸 Teddy Mountain stuffing station & animals
🔫 Gellyball full dealer setup package
✨ Glimmer Art glitter tattoo setup
🛍️ Odds & Ends camp store display
🔥 Flair Outdoors fire ring
🪧 Formgraphics signage package
💼 Sales Tax Audit Protection Plan
AND SO MUCH MORE!

⚡ "WATTS THE DEAL?" ⚡
Think Deal or No Deal with a KOA OA twist! Will you take the deal or risk it for something bigger? 💰 Plus, auctions, raffles, and more chances to WIN!
🎟️ Game tickets range from $5 to $20, with a 6-for-$100 option on select games!

🍽️ DINNER: Choose pasta with meatballs or marinated chicken, plus a potato bar, salad, roll, and one drink all included in your Special Event Ticket!

📅 Tuesday, November 17 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 The Quaff Sports Bar & Grill
1010 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO
🚶 Just a short walk from the Host Hotel & Convention Center!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME, BUT KOA OA MEMBERS SAVE MORE! 💰
⏰ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS OCTOBER 31!

🎟️ GET YOUR EVENT & GAME TICKETS HERE:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262115115021135

Come for the connections, stay for the laughs, and maybe head home with something that makes your campground even better!

10/13/2026

🏆 GOT AN ALL-STAR KOA EMPLOYEE? THEY COULD WIN $500! 💰

You know the one… always going above and beyond, keeping campers happy, and somehow still smiling after a holiday weekend! 😂🏕️

Nominate them for the 2026 KOA OA Excellence in Action Award!
🎉 Winner receives a plaque AND a $500 VISA gift card!
⏰ Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern!
✅ Nominees must be employees of paid KOA Owners Association members.
📸 Don't forget to include a photo!

👉 Nominate here:
https://form.jotform.com/261264634749162

Don't keep your campground superstar a secret. Give them a chance to shine! 🌟

09/08/2026

🔥 IT’S RENEWAL TIME, KOA OWNERS! 🔥

2027 is right around the corner, and it’s time to make sure your National KOA Owners Association membership is ready to roll! 🏕️💛

Why renew—or finally join the OA? Because membership is about Owners Helping Owners and getting real value along the way:

⚖️ Legal Hotline – complimentary 15-minute legal consultation
💰 Member Discounts – savings on products and services you already use
🎵🎬 Discounted Music & Movie Licensing
❤️ Disaster Relief Fund support when hardship hits
⛺ Campsitters Program when life—or business—requires you to step away
📣 A Stronger Owner Voice through advocacy, FAC involvement & Area Meetings
🤝 And most importantly…a network of fellow KOA owners who understand this crazy campground life!

👉 JOIN OR RENEW FOR 2027 HERE:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262143861238154
And here’s another reason not to put it off… 👀
Maybe you saw it in the last newsletter. Maybe you meant to come back to it. Maybe that newsletter is currently buried somewhere under 487 emails. 😂 Either way—we’ve got you!

🎉 KOA OA MEMBERS receive a discounted rate on tickets to our Special Event at Convention!

So if you’ve been thinking about joining, now is a pretty great time to do it. Renew/join first, then grab those discounted member tickets!

🎟️ SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262115115021135
Save money. Get support. Have a voice. Join the fun.
That’s a pretty good way to head into 2027. 💛🏕️

08/25/2026

📣 KOA OWNERS — YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!

KOA is asking franchisees to help shape the future of its procurement strategy, and the KOA Owners Association encourages all owners to take a few minutes to share your feedback.

The 2026 KOA Campground Procurement Needs Assessment is designed to identify:

🛒 Purchasing challenges campgrounds are experiencing
🤝 Areas where additional supplier support is needed
💲 Opportunities for negotiated pricing
📦 Potential national supplier agreements
💡 Areas where more centralized purchasing could provide real value to owners

This is an opportunity to tell KOA where YOU believe its procurement efforts could make the greatest difference for your campground and the KOA system as a whole.

⏱️ The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes.

🚨 DEADLINE: August 28, 2026

👉 Take the survey here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8Tdiygu14U-oCKPmKTHR3-D3a7uWblpLt7-QJkwx1gFUREgwMU1LRjRQNlFaWFlJUEZDTTJNVTlPRC4u

💛 KOA OA members — please take a few minutes to participate. The more owner feedback provided, the better KOA can understand where purchasing programs, supplier relationships and negotiated opportunities could have the greatest impact for franchisees.

08/24/2026

🚨 KOA OWNERS: THIS NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION TODAY! 🚨
With the transition to the new KOA.com website underway, today is the time to review and make any needed updates to your current website content.

⚠️ Why the urgency?
If your updates aren't completed TODAY, owners will need to make changes in BOTH the current system AND the new system for the next 45–60 days while the website transition takes place. Taking the time to clean things up now could save you from double the work later!

KOA has put together a helpful New Website Transition Checklist to guide you through the process.

🏕️ Review TODAY:
• Your homepage image, message & call to action
• Welcome message and campground information
• Hours, check-in/out times & WiFi information
• Local attractions & recreation
• Ways to Stay and K2 Pricing Groups
• Site descriptions, amenities & photos
• Your campground site map
• Social media links
• Photo albums — including removing outdated photos!

📸 Pay special attention to your Ways to Stay! KOA recommends having 3–5 high-quality, CURRENT photos for each site type, along with accurate descriptions, amenities and features.

Don't put this one on tomorrow's list! A little time spent reviewing and updating your information today could save you from maintaining those updates in two different systems for the next 45–60 days.

👇 KOA OA Members: Use the checklist in the members dashboard of the KOA OA website and get your review completed TODAY!
https://koaowners.org/__l5e/assets-v1/07115583-05ae-4391-830f-407ef38b558d/koa-website-transition-checklist.pdf

Need additional help with your website transition? KOA directs owners to [email protected].

💛 Your KOA Owners Association is here to help keep owners informed, prepared and ready for what's next!

08/11/2026

📣 Meet Your KOA OA Area Directors! 👋

Your Area Directors are fellow KOA franchisees who understand campground life because they’re living it right alongside you! 🏕️ They’re here to listen, connect, answer questions, and help make sure your voice is heard.

✨ Heading to Convention? Your Area Directors will be there and ready to connect during Area Meetings on Wednesday, November 18 from 12:30–1:30 PM. Stop by, say hello, and get to know the people representing your area!

👋 Meet your Area Directors:
https://koaowners.org/board-of-directors

08/06/2026

💛 It’s time to rally our Yellow Pride troops! 💛

🚨 IMMEDIATE CAMPSITTER NEED IN KENTUCKY 🚨

Due to a medical emergency, we urgently need TWO Campsitters to provide coverage as soon as possible through December 1, 2026.

Responsibilities include:

🏕️ Housekeeping
🌿 Landscaping
🛎️ General front desk duties

Applicants must have their own RV or be able to commute to the campground daily.

Let’s rally together! If you’re available—or know someone who may be a great fit—please reach out and share this post with your campground community.

📞 Call 608-525-2323
📧 Email [email protected] for additional details.

07/13/2026

📣📢Welllll...toot, toot and beep beep!
https://woodallscm.com/koa-recognized-among-top-50-most-profitable-franchises/

Does this ring true to you?

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the leader in outdoor hospitality, has been identified by Franchise Business Review as an award-winning franchise in its 2026 report on the Most Profitable Franchises, according to a release. This recognition places KOA among just 50 franchise brands selected nati...