Kampgrounds of America / KOA

Franchise Overview

Real Estate Recreation & Social Travel & Lodging

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

In Business Since1962

Number of Units481

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$40K – $16.7M

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

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2025

April 2025

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2024

April 2024

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2023

April 2023

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2022

April 2022

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2021

May 2021

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2020

May 2020

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2019

April 2019

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2017

May 2017

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2016

May 2016

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Kampgrounds of America / KOA FDD 2015

May 2015

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