KOA (Kampgrounds of America)

KOA (Kampgrounds of America) is an outdoor hospitality franchise operating campgrounds across three distinct property tiers — Journey, Holiday, and Resort — where franchisees either convert existing campgrounds or build new ones to host guests under a globally recognized brand.

Key Highlights

  • Three-tiered property model lets franchisees match their campground to the right guest experience
  • Iconic yellow sign delivers globally recognized brand recognition that drives camper trust and traffic
  • Fully furnished rentable cabins broaden guest appeal beyond traditional gear-equipped campers
  • Proprietary KampSight K2 software plus multi-tiered marketing and loyalty program support franchisee growth

With a multi-property program available for operators ready to scale, KOA offers a clear pathway to building a portfolio of outdoor hospitality locations under one cohesive, well-supported brand.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1962
Number of Units
Min Liquid Capital
Required Networth
$$$Total Investment$109K – $16.4M

KOA (Kampgrounds of America) Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official KOA (Kampgrounds of America) FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.