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Copake KOA
- 2236 County Route 7
- Copake, NY 12516
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Meet Your Hosts
CloseGary and Cathy Reinards’ friends and business associates often comment on how different they both are, that they are complete opposites, like two bookends each with their own strengths and weaknesses that need each other to hold everything together.
Gary and Cathy met over 25 years ago through their jobs, as Cathy was selling bearings to the Power Transmission distributor Gary was a manager for. Copake KOA is the third business Gary and Cathy have owned together and the second campground. Their professional corporate backgrounds gave them the expertise to successfully operate their own businesses.
Gary and Cathy love camping. In fact that was one of the major reasons they sold their first campground they never got to camp anymore themselves. Lucky for them this campground is seasonal which does give them some time to go camping in their fifth wheel during the off season when Gary is not doing a renovation project with the winter staff. Camping at other campgrounds always brings them home full of ideas from other campgrounds to implement at their park.
It took multiple visits to this previously independent campground which could best be described as a diamond in the rough before Gary and Cathy decided this was the one. They purchased this campground in the Fall of 2009. Gary immediately began renovating and upgrading the park with the goal to become part of the KOA family.
This is definitely a family owned business. Their son Tom, called Little Boss by all the staff, works full-time at the park during the summer and whenever he is home from college where he is studying entrepreneurial business management with a goal of owning his own business someday. (Perhaps this one?) Tom enjoys working outside with Gary and the maintenance crew and only occasionally strays indoors to help out Cathy and the rest of the store and reservation staff.
Their daughter Chrissy works part time at the park. She helps Cathy plan all of the fun activities at the park and runs some of them. Christine is receiving her Master’s Degree in Vocal performance. When she is not performing at a summer opera house, she delights campers and staff with her amazing voice during Karaoke.
Even Grandma is a part of this business. Cathy’s mother Shirley, a retired school teacher, instructs campers on how to play bridge and canasta during the summer and is the designated dog walker for Rudy and Chibi, Gary and Cathy’s very spoiled Shih Tzu’s.
Cathy and Gary love being campground owners and are always willing to share their stories, dreams and ideas with anyone who is thinking about owning their own campground. They know they would have never been campground owners without the help and advice of other campground owners. In their minds the best thing about the campground business is that your so called competitors are truly your friends.
Campground Activities
Music
We love music here at the Copake KOA. We have some type of music every week - Karaoke, Live Bands, Bonfire Sing-along’s, Talent Shows, and D-Jays. Come join us and see how music brings laughter, a smile to your face and brings the family together.
Outdoor Fun!
Hula-hoops, Freeze tag, Life Size Checkers, Scavenger and Treasure Hunts, Geocaching, Relay Races and more are in store for you at the Copake KOA.
Craft Time
Express your creative side with crafts for kids and adults. Ceramics, fabric painting, tie-dye, friendship bracelets, wood crafts, jewelry making, model building, face painting. You name it. We probably do it!
Local Attractions
Themed Weekends Every Weekend All Season
We love to have fun here at the Copake KOA. We have pancake breakfasts, pot luck suppers, ice cream socials, Bingo, Movie nights and more. We love music here at the Copake KOA. We have at least one type of music every week: Karaoke, Live Band or D-J. We offer daily planned activities for all ages in high season and planned activities on the weekends during Spring and Fall. Activities are subject to change without notice. Check out our Facebook page for weekly updates and more detailed information on themes, last minute additions or changes to our schedule and late breaking announcements about fun area events such as Poker Runs, Music Festivals and Charity Barbeques.
May 11-13: KOA Come Camp and Care with us Weekend and Mother’s Day.
A Weekend of all things Moms love, from Avon Facials, Manicures, A Pampered Chef Sale, Ice Cream Social, Chinese Auction and Karaoke, the only thing she needs is you!
Free Night May 12! Book Now!
Awards
2011 President's Award
KOA President's Award
Awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service.
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
Hot Deals
Memorial Weekend Plus Two Fuel Saver Special
Save Fuel and Setup Time. Leave your rig on site. Camp Three weekends in a row including Memorial Weekend for the Special discounted price of $325.00 for a Family of Four on a Full Hookup Back-In Campsite complete with Cable TV and Wi-FI. May 11th Through May 28th 2012. This is a Fuel Saver Special. This Reservation can not be canceled or refunded once made. No other discounts apply. Must be paid in Full at time of reservation.
More InfoSpring Fling Tent Camping
Spring into savings by renting a tent site and receive a 20% discount off your registration fees for one of our great tent sites when you use Hot Deal code CT. This spring return to your roots, or introduce someone else to the joys of tent camping at an amazing discount!
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KOA Scout Program
KOA Scout Program
Promotes youth Scouting programs in North America and provides special discounted group rates and free use of pavilions and other facilities.
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