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Calhoun KOA
- 2523 Redbud Road
- Calhoun, GA 30701-9348
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From I-75, Exit 315, Redbud Rd, go east 1.8 miles. KOA entrance is on the right.
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Located between Atlanta and Chattanooga, the Calhoun KOA makes a great overnight stop or plan to stay with us a few days and have a great time.
Our beautiful KOA is located less than two miles from I-75, in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains. WOW! New this year is our gem mining sluice! It is awesome and right up front to enjoy some mining fun. These complement the existing amenities that have become very popular with our guests, such as the petting zoo, pet play park, catch and release fishing pond, mini golf, hayrides, bike rentals, swimming pool, or a great game room. Pizza, two kinds of wings, mozzarella sticks and mushrooms cooked and delivered to your site for a no hassle supper and a hot cappuccino from our coffee shop will get you moving in the morning.
We have recently added a western style banquet room to hold all your party needs from birthdays, reunions, retirement, weddings, and holidays. The room has a full kitchen, 2 restrooms, one is ADA compliant, a 9-foot electric movie screen for movies, karaoke, slide shows and Wii games, satellite TV and an outdoor patio. Call us about booking a date for your next special event.
Don't have an RV to stay in? That's okay, our new upgraded deluxe kabins are equipped with cable TV and a fridge. Or for all the comforts, try our lodges complete with stove, microwave, bathroom, cable TV and a fridge. Just unwind, relax, build a fire and have some s'mores.
Located between Atlanta and Chattanooga, the Calhoun KOA makes a great overnight stop or plan to stay with us a few days and have a great time. There is so much to do in the area, such as exploring the new Echota Historic Site, boating on Carters Lake, shopping at the large Tanger outlet mall, or at one of the local antique stores.
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Campground Amenities
- Basketball
- Horseshoes
- Motorcycle Clubs
- Petting Zoo
- Tanning Bed (available with charge)
- Western Style Banquet Center (with charge)-150 people
- Bike Rental (with charge)
- Karaoke
- Outdoor pavilion capacity - 100 people
- Playground
- Ultimate Hydro Massage Bed (Available with Charge)
- Fetchin For Treasures Gem Mining Sluice new 2011
- Laundry Facilities
- Pet Playground
- RV Clubs & Rallies
- Video Arcade
Campground Activities
Shopping
Two outlet malls close by (5 miles)
Golfing
Plenty of golf starting with 9-hole par 3 to championship-style 18 hole nearby.
Antique hunting
You'll find abundant small antique shops within an hour’s drive or less.
Nature
Fishing, hiking, or viewing the trees, this area is loaded with plenty of nature for you.
Civil War Battlefields and Museums
Resaca Battlefield Reenactment and Driving Tour
Cherokee Indian Historic Sites
Explore Native American heritage in northwest Georgia
Carters Lake Marina and Resort
3500 acre lake with fishing boats, hiking, biking and nature trails (16 miles)
Sky Diving
Adventure Skydiving Center - Experience and extreme adventure
North Georgia Speedway
Short track racing at its best - racing every Saturday night (15 miles)
Local Attractions
New Echota Cherokee National Historic Site
New Echota Historic Site, Cherokee National Capital, is a piece of Georgia’s past and a part of United States history we should never forget. Come and see the beautifully reconstructed capital of the Cherokee Indian Nation, actually in its original location. New Echota is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been designated a National Landmark by the National Park Service. Explore the museum showing how the Cherokee people tried to integrate into our society, as well as try to run a government other than "tribal law". The Treaty of New Echota in 1835 sealed the fate of the Cherokees, for this is where the "Trail of Tears" began, when the Cherokee People were removed to eastern Oklahoma in 1838. The result was the death of about 4,000 Cherokees.
Barnsley Gardens
Barnsley Gardens is 30 acres of English style gardens surrounding the ruins of the once grand manor house built by Englishman Godfrey Barnsley in the 1840’s. The Gardens include water and bog gardens, a fernery, rockeries, the woodland garden with native and exotic rhododendrons, an orchard with heirloom varieties of fruit trees, a small boxwood garden with a 12 foot fountain in the center. A long flower border, behind the ruins displays perennials and annuals that bloom all summer and into the fall. A redwood arbor provides the ideal spot to grow climbing roses.
The former kitchen wing of the manor house, which dates back to 1842, is now a small museum with exhibits about the Barnsley family and the restoration of the gardens.
Calhoun Designer Outlet Center
Over 30 shops offering quality merchandise with no department store markup. Calhoun’s newest shopping experience, the Calhoun Designer Outlet Center, is a great place to spend the afternoon shopping for priceless treasures for you, your family, and your home. There is something for everyone, from the garage to the bedroom.
Prater’s Mill Country Fair
Prater’s Mill Country Fair is held twice a year--Mother's Day weekend and the second weekend in October. The fair is an arts and crafts festival held in the atmosphere of an old-fashioned country fair. Southern foods, canoeing, pony and horseback rides, on-stage entertainment, and 150 talented artists and craftsmen make the fair fun for the entire family. The historic Grist Mill is in operation, grinding wheat and corn.
Rome, Georgia
Few Southern cities can boast the beauty and charm of Georgia’s Rome. Tucked between the foothills of the ancient Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, Rome is a city that has passionately preserved its past and delights in sharing it with her visitors. Among the many things to see are: Boswell Cabin, Cotton Gin, Fort Norton, Chieftains Museum, Rome City Hall and Capitoline Wolf, Historic District, the City Clocktower and Clocktower Museum, Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Martha Berry Museum and Art Gallery, Oak Hill, Marshall Forest, Oakdene Historic District, and Rome Area Museum.
Chief Vann House Historic Site
The Chief Vann House Historic Site is a two-story classic mansion is one of the best-preserved Cherokee plantation homes. Built by James Vann in 1804, it was the first brick home within the Cherokee Nation.
Tellus Museum
This 120,000 square foot science museum is located just off I-75 at Exit 93. The museum has four main galleries: Weinman Mineral Gallery, Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion, and Collins Family My Big Backyard. It also includes an observatory and digital planetarium. Lots of fun for the whole family! Call 770-606-5700 for more information.
Harris Arts Center
Built with local funding, the Harris Arts Center features constantly rotating exhibits, instruction and cultural performances. Call 706-629-2599 for more information.
Roland Hayes Museum
This is a tribute to his native son, the child of former slaves, who became the first African-American vocalist to achieve international acclaim. For more information, call 706-629-2599.
Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park
Sing along as the entire family enjoys entertaining live music at the Crystal Pistol Music Hall or the Remember When Drive-In. Splash on some of the South’s wildest and wettest water adventures. Scream as you twist and turn on five of the world’s most heart-pounding roller coasters. Smile with your kids as they romp through Bugs Bunny world. This is a special area full of rides and attractions for the little thrill seekers. Soar through the skies on the parachute drop or Free Fall - the ultimate ride that’s like falling off a 10-story building. Good food and great shops as well.
The Blue and Gray Trail
A self-directed tour of northwest Georgia and Chattanooga Civil War sites. This northwest corner of Georgia, roughly from Chattanooga to the outskirts of Atlanta, is the setting for the Civil War’s most dramatic events. Your pursuit of history through the Blue and Gray Trail is bound to be rich and rewarding.
Rock City
One of America’s most visited natural attractions; Rock City began in 1932 as the garden hobby of an inspired woman. Rock City’s lush, colorful gardens and dramatic rock formations adorn Lookout Mountain like a regal crown. The adventure combines the beauty and grandeur of nature with the wide-eyed enchantment of a child’s imagination. An extraordinary place--a magical time! See Seven States. The legendary view of seven states from world-famous Lover’s Leap has drawn millions of visitors from all over the globe.
Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls is several extraordinary adventures rolled into one. "The Jewel of Lookout Mountain" is the amazing Ruby Falls. The 145 foot flowing waterfall is located over 1,100 feet inside Lookout Mountain. The breathtaking Lookout Mountain Caverns, adorned with beautiful calcite formations, will fascinate you. Lookout Mountain Tower offers panoramic views of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley. Fun Forest is romping, stomping fun for children. Scenic guided tours leave every few minutes and take approximately one hour.
Underground Atlanta
There’s so much to see and do, both above and below ground, a visit to the 12-acre complex is sure to bring out the "kid" in you. Casual and fine dining abound at popular restaurants and bars. Enjoy street performers and hear live music everywhere. Club hot spots, also. "City Under the Streets" was formed when viaducts elevated Atlanta’s downtown streets and businesses in the 1920’s. Covering over six city blocks, Underground is replete with historical architecture--original and restored--right down to the brick pavement. Many interesting tours are available as well as an overabundance of shopping.
Upcoming Events
BBQ BOOGIE & BLUES in downtown Calhoun
What a great weekend of fun! We are hosting a Professional BBQ and a Backyard BBQ Tournament plus music on stage Friday and Saturday April 27 & 28. There will be food vendors and craft vendors, 5k run, jumping pillows, fashion show and more. Come join in the fun with us downtown Calhoun.
May 11 & 12 Come Camp and Care Weekend
Come stay with us for this fun-filled weekend where if you make your reservation on line you can stay on Friday and get Saturday free. We have games galore for the whole family and the proceeds go to to Cancer Camps for Children so they can experience the whole camping fun that we enjoy all year round. We are having a yard sale on Saturday so if you want to sell, bring your items and join us. Also having movie night on Friday with popcorn.
"Battle of Resaca" Civil War Re-enactment
Every year, Third Weekend in May Annual observance on the actual battle site in Resaca, Ga. Just 10 minutes from the campground.
Treasure Hunters Roadshow
Do you have any antiques? Ever wonder where they came from? How old they are? What they are worth? Get all your questions answered!Appraisers from Treasure Hunters Roadshow will be here for 5 days to appraise your items for FREE! They will even offer to buy them. The date is May, 21st - 26th. Make your reservation today because sites are going fast.
May 25-27 Memorial Weekend
mini golf, fishing, horseshoe, murbles and Wii bowling tournaments. Crafts, bingo, ice cream socials. join in all of the fun,and more!
Dixie Highway 90 mile yard /sale
Held the first weekend in June
July 4-8 July 4th Weekend
Tournaments with medals, ice cream social, bingo, scavenger hunt, color contest, smores at the big firepit, and a whole lot more fun. Come join in all the fun with us.
august 31-september 3 Labor Day Weekend
Win medals and prizes for daily competitions for children and adults, flashlight candy hunt, bingo, and crafts just to name a few, to keep the kids busy!
November with dates TBA Treasure Hunters Roadshow
This time the Roadshow Appraisers will be looking for gold, jewelry, silver, coins, and precious stones. Find out what your heirlooms are worth and turn your old unwanted treasures into cash for the holidays.
October 27 Harvest Fest Downtown Calhoun
What a great day of fun filled things for the whole family to do. There is a petting zoo, pony rides, food vendors, craft vendors, entertainment, kid's activities and lots more. Come downtown and spend the whole day with us.
