Kampgrounds of America / KOA
Franchise Overview
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) operates the world's largest network of campgrounds, offering franchisees three distinct property tiers — Journey, Holiday, and Resort — designed to serve overnight travelers, destination campers, and extended-stay guests across the United States and Canada.
Key Highlights
- Three-tier campground model serving overnight, destination, and premium extended-stay campers
- Proprietary management and reservations platform streamlines operations for franchisee efficiency
- Comprehensive marketing support spanning loyalty programs, national advertising, and social media
- Flexible entry via existing campground conversion or new ground-up property development
KOA's decades-long reputation in outdoor recreation and a loyal base of families, RV travelers, and tent campers make it a compelling opportunity for operators passionate about the camping lifestyle.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Kampgrounds of America / KOA Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Kampgrounds of America / KOA 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.
Available Documents
Kampgrounds of America, KOA FDD 2026
April 2026
Kampgrounds of America, KOA FDD 2021
May 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) FDD 2016
May 2016
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) FDD 2015
May 2015
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.