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Albert Lea / Austin KOA
- 84259 County Road 46
- Hayward, MN 56043
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I-90 Exit 166 (CR 46), then right 1/2 mile. From I-35, take Exit 11 east 7 miles. Entrance on right.
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Welcome to our Classic KOA Kamp!
Welcome to our Classic KOA Kamp! We have added two new Park Model Lodges that can sleep up to 6 - bring your linens for a peaceful stay that is far better than a motel room. Just a short distance away from our base kamp - you can visit the Worlds Famous SPAM Museum, Mall of America, Diamond Jo Casino, Winnebago Industries, Cabela's Outdoors along with many local eateries. Your kid's will love our massive swimming pool (11' deep end), our kiddie pool and our game room while you relax in our peaceful kamp. Our activities will keep the kids busy with arts & crafts, indoor/outdoor movie nights, scavenger hunts, games, tye-dye shirts and others. Bring your camping club, your birthday party, your scout troop or your motorcycle group and take advantage of our 90 person meeting hall. We'd love to give you a tour of our new park model lodges! Come see us!
Meet Your Hosts
"From an early age my wife and I dreamed of owning our own campground, we knew that someday we would and we are living our dream!" said Randy Hulett of the Albert Lea / Austin, Minnesota KOA. "Our customer service philosophy is to provide a peaceful and relaxing camping experience without compromise. Our commitment to exceptional customer service is our top priority."
Prior to becoming a KOA owner, Randy worked in healthcare and managed healthcare for 24+ years and his wife, Ann, more recently has worked as a program analyst for a government contractor. Ann enjoys scrapbooking, sculpting, bead working, and watercolors. Randy enjoys motorcycling, camping, scouting and fishing. They both really love to spend time with their friends and family.
Randy and Ann take pride in their campground, with the best grassy sites, beautiful shade trees and plenty of fun for campers of all ages!
Campground Amenities
- Planned Activities Available
- Motorcycle Clubs
- Catering on-site by a local caterer
- RV Clubs & Rallies
- Tours
- Families
- Self-service, convenience foods offered
Campground Activities
Activities in the surrounding area:
15 Golf Courses
Two Major Malls
Wide Variety of Excellent Restaurants
Dozens of Antique Shops
Professional Theatre
Symphony Orchestra
Tennis
Ice Skating (all year)
Three Bike Trails
Boating of all kinds
Public Beaches
Bass, Northern, Walleye, and Trout Fishing
Stock Car Racing
American Legion, VFW, Moose, Eagles, Elks, Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, KofC, SA
Local Attractions
SpamTown USA
Freeborn County Historical Museum and Village
Mower County Historical Village
Freeborn County Farm Tours
J.C. Hormel Nature Center
Pelican Breeze Tour Boat
Neon Wheels Free Bikes
Lloyd Herfindahl City of Murals
Petting Farm
Greibrok’s Mini History Farm
Story Lady Doll and Toy Museum
Cabelas
Nine-Hole Golf Course and Driving Range
Easy off/on Access Near Intersection of I-90 and I-35
25 Country Acres Among Rolling Fields of Grain
Big Blue Skies and Starry Nights
Extra-Large Pull Throughs (shaded and grassy)
70’ long x 35’ wide x 11’ deep Solar Heated Main Pool
1’ deep Solar Heated Wading Pool
Mall of America
Mayo Medical Center
Winnebago Plant Tours
Historic Forestville
Hills and Hollers of Bluff Country
The Best Trout Fishing in the Midwest
Mystery Cave
Shooting Star Wildflower and Historic Route
Root River Bike and Canoe Trails
Kinney Pioneer Museum
Faribault Woolen Mills
Historic Pickwick Mill
"Bridges of Madison County" Area
"Little House on the Prairie" Area
Amish Tours
Upcoming Events
"The Claim" Motorcycle Rally
Check your local Harley shop.
International Glider Competition
This competition is held during the last week in May.
Minnesota Festival Theatre
Minnesota Festival Theatre is held June through August.
Miss Minnesota Beauty Pageant
This is a preliminary to Miss America, held mid-June.
Eddie Cochran Festival
The Eddie Cochran Festival is held during the third weekend in June.
July 4th Weekend Events
July 4th Weekend Events include the SpamTown USA Festival and National Semi-Truck and Tractor Pulls.
Freeborn County Fair
The Freeborn County Fair is held during the last week in July.
Minor League Baseball
Minor League Baseball is held every weekend throughout the summer.
Official Sturgis "Run to the Fun" Stop
This event is held in August.
Big Island Rendezvous and Festival
This Festival is held during the first weekend in October.
Check with Kampground to determine those activities available during your stay with us. Not all events are available every day. Thanks and Happy Kamping!
Free Weekend Hayrides
Bike Rentals - small fee
Birthday Swimming Parties - small fee
Indoor/Outdoor Movie Nights
Scavenger Hunts
Ice Cream
Cook Outs - hamburgers & hotdogs
Steak Nights
Arts and Crafts - small fee
Bead classes
Scrapbooking classes
Tie Dye Shirts
Watercolors
