KOA Campgrounds

KOA Campground in Orlando, FL

In case you don't know, KOA stands for Kampgrounds of America.  They were founded by Dave Drum in 1962.  He, according to wikipedia.org, got the idea for the KOA after one of the times he was walking along his property in Yellowstone River and noticing travelers heading to the Seattle World's Fair.  Basically, he saw a possible need and filled it, which as some of us know is the key to any successful business.  After 7 years after KOAs were founded, there were 262 KOA sites and now there are 470 KOA sites.

KOA sites are for tent camping and RV camping.  Some of the amenities of RV camping are:

• Large, level sites
• "Pull-thru" RVs available for rent or purchase at many sites
• Hookup options for many different sizes of RVs 
• Pet-friendly campsites with long walkway
• Laundry facilities
• 50 AMP service at many KOAs
• Easy check-in service  

On their website, some of the RV services include:

• RV insurance
• RV Buyers and Sellers
• RV Rentals
• RV Repairs
• RV Shows
• Fuel Calculator

Also, some of the other useful things on the site are:

•  Shopping for camping gears
• Find KOAs in USA and Canada
• Free 2010 KOA camping directory
• You can find out which KOAs have Wi-Fi and which have FREE Wi-Fi
• Family Activity ideas while camping

and more!  Check it out at: www.koa.com

Do you like beautiful, framed art?  Here's one of a sunrise on one of the KOA sites: Sunrise, Lake Whippoorwill, Koa Campground, Orlando, Florida, USA Framed Art Poster Print by Panoramic Images, 51x23

Since there are so many KOAs around, why not check it out on your next trip?!

Social Networking - Does it have a place in RV parks?

 To read the full article and see the website this pic came from, click on this link: http://blog.rv.net/


I just read a very interesting article mentioning that when a couple went to an RV park, they noticed that the owner of the RV park not only had a website, but also a way for others to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. 

I am a part of both of these social networks.  I have noticed an increase of websites that say "Follow me on Twitter," "Like me on Facebook," "Digg me on Digg," or other ways to follow the businesses.  As an affiliate marketer, I know that the more ways people can find you, the better.  More accessibility creates more loyal customers, and in the business world, a loyal customer is CRUCIAL to maintaining success.

I also think that people like doing business with people.  They like knowing that business owners have families and do something other than work.  At least for my uses, I use Facebook for social purposes and Twitter for business purposes (though I just signed up on LinkedIn tonight, so, we'll see how that will change).

I want to hear your opinions.  There is more accessibility for wi-fi on the road and in RV parks.  Do you think RVers are very tech-savvy?  Do they use the computer that much?  Would it be useful for RV parks to not only list their website, but other ways for people to find them?

Since we're on the subject, if interested, you can: Follow me on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/lapstarr or Friend me on Facebook (but please include a message - I'm picky about who I add as friends) at www.facebook.com and look for Lisa Paxton Starr (I still don't know how to get to my direct link.  If you do, please let me know).  My profile pic is of me water skiing.

Again, to read the full article and see the website this pic came from, click on this link: http://blog.rv.net/

Livestrong

Anyone ever heard of Livestrong or seen anyone with plastic bracelet?  Did you know this is the Lance Armstrong Foundation? 

How does this have to do with RVing or RV parks????  The website for this foundation had RV parks, of many different places (Texas, Tenessee, California for starters).  Not only does it have RV parks, but it has Golf Courses, Wedding Locations, and Youth Activities in certain locations as well.

If you have an RV park to advertise, or anything else (there's a place for national campaigns and for ad campaigns less than $5,000 as well), this is a place you can do it.

The website is: http://www.livestrong.com/local-rv-parks/new/

RV Parks in Colorado

Click on photo for its source

If wanting to also find out about national parks, check out this blog post.

Also, if wanting to find RV Parks in a few other states, click on the state interested in: FL, UT, NV

If you're a visual, or spacially intellegent person, Amazon has a map of RV campgrounds in Colorado: Colorado Private RV Campgrounds Map: State Road Map Locating Colorado's Owner Operated Campgrounds

www.rvparkreviews.com has a listing (in this link specifically) on reviews for Cherry State Park.  It also talks about other RV parks in other cities in Colorado.

http://www.coloradorvparks.net/ This is the link where I copied the photo above.  It is a website about RV parks, RV and tent camping, RV dealers and rentals - there's also a place you can get someone to plan your trip for you if you don't want to.

http://www.echobasin.com/ This is a ranch/resort that also has an RV park attached to it.  They have no scheduled activities but they can accommodate weddings and other large events.  It also has information like tourist attractions nearby.

www.rvparkhunter.com This can be for any state, but I made it so when you click on this link, it will direct you toward Colorado's RV parks.  There are many websites and pictures of the many RV parks in Colorado.

www.rv-clubs.us This is also for any state but this specific link leads to the state of Colorado.  There are also RV books, magazines, videos, accessories and other links.  Looks like a handy website.

Happy hunting!

RV parks in UT

I figured I might as well start at home and mention RV parks in my home state.

For any state, you can go to Yellowpages.com, GoodSamClub.com, DexKnows.com, KOA.com, or ask.com to find information.

If wanting to look at other states' RV Parks, click on the state in which you're interested: NV, CO, FL.

If interested in checking out national parks as well, click here to guide you to one of my blog posts.

Also, for any state in the Southwest, you can check out this book: Southwest Camping Destinations: RV and Car Camping Destinations in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah (Camping Destinations series)

Click on the link to find more info at the site from which I got it. It's like a search engine for RV parks in and of itself.  Utah - Camping, RV Parks, Campgrounds

http://rvparkhunter.com/state.asp?state=utah Good information for the whole state from north to south.  Also, this is from where I got the image above.

http://www.rubysinn.com/ Going to Bruce Canyon? Here's the website of the closest lodging.

http://www.templeviewrv.com/ In St. George near Zion's National Park.

http://www.lagoonpark.com/ Utah's own amusement park - has RV park right next to it - has rides, shows, food, a small zoo, games, sky ride, adventure zone.

http://www.portalrvresort.com/ Heading to Moab? You can hike, bike, (RV and tent), camp, 4-wheel, go off-roading, and not mention see the red rock.

http://www.parkcityrvresort.com/ Wanna check out Park City? Here's a good place to come in the winter as well as the summer. There's shopping, two places for water sports and fishing(Jordanelle and Deer Creek), Alpine Slides, skiing/snowboarding.

God Speed

RV Resort/Park Campground/Beach – How to Find and also just general information for RV enthusiasts

For information on national parks, click here.

To check out the Industry Risk Rating of American RV parks, check this out! RV Parks Campgrounds in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report

To learn about Market Research Report for RV Parks, you can look at this product:RV Parks Campgrounds in the US - Industry Market Research Report

For general information about RV Parks and Services, check out this book.  Trailer Life RV Parks, Campgrounds and Services Directory 2010 (Trailer Life Directory : Campgrounds, Rv Parks Services) or this book will also give information on tent camping: Frommer's Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in the U.S.A. (Frommer's Best Rv & Tent Campgrounds in the USA)

If you're wanting to know about logistics of RV park operation, here are some CDs that might help you out: How to Buy, Sell, Operate and Turnaround an RV Parks and Campgrounds Home Study Course

If all you want are websites that you can look up the information you want, here are a few of them:


www.rvtrader.com – Information on buying and selling Class A, B, and C RVs, campers, camping trailers, fifth wheels, park home RVs, toy haulers; finding RV campgrounds; renting RVs; parts & accessories; RV financing; RV insurance; RV blog; articles on tips for RVers – GREAT resource for many RV needs.


www.gorving.com – Cute little animals on a forest stage scene for introduction; Shop for class A and C RVs, camping trailers, campers, fifth wheels, travel trailers, sport utility RVs to rent or buy; how to go RVing affordably; Activities; Campgrounds; Games to do while on the road; Connect to RV community through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Blog; RV shows; Join their E-Newsletter.


www.forless.com -  search for “RVs” and you’ll find parts (battery, tire cover, RV cover, trailer hitch and the like), search for “RV camping” and find RVs for sale.


http://www.justanswer.com/car/rv RV repair advice - type in a question and you have an RV technician expert answer that question.


http://www.ultimatervcamping.com/rv_resorts.html Your complete RV park directory – an e-book I wish I had written that you can download for FREE.

http://camping.lovetoknow.com/Beach_Camping_Parks - Mentions different states you can RV camp in and which RV beach parks can accommodate you and your RV.

https://www.goodsamclub.com -  An RV camping club you can join to get discounts at Sam-endorsed RV parks; RV tips, advice, & story magazine; technical advice & information; RV trip planning.


http://www.beachcombercamp.com/ Looks like a really cool RV camp in New Jersey; they claim it’s the best tent camping and best RV camping, has 3 kiddie pools & 3 adult pools.

http://www.camping.com/community/camp-styles/1306 Find and book a campsite. Talks about many different types of beach camping, camping gear, tips about RV camping, RV classifieds to buy or sell an RV, search for RV campgrounds & RV parks.

http://rvparkhunter.com/ Just click on the button that says “enter here” and choose a state to find an RV park – well designed site


http://www.outdoor-resorts.com/ RV Resort sites you can vacation or purchase.


www.sprintertour.com A blog about a retired couple who wants to go to 50 National Parks in 217 days and their journeying thus far. Sounds like the type of thing my husband and I would like to do as well.


http://www.rvoutlet.com/ Forclosed and Discounted Class A & C RVs, Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers.

www.campjellystone.com/ Information about Jellystone RV beach resort.


http://www.rv-beach.com/ Just pick on the state you want, and find an RV beach (hint: don’t choose Utah)

To find a more extensive list, here's a book Wheelers 2009 RV Resort & Campground Guide (Wheelers Rv Resort and Campground Guide)