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Grand Island KOA
- 904 South B Road
- Doniphan, NE 68832
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Meet Your Hosts
CloseIt was the 1980s and Wayne and Sue Bates were tent camping with their two young children across the Black Hills of South Dakota and into Yellowstone National Park. Someone-and this is still the subject of an ongoing family debate-forgot to pack Wayne's heavy coat.
"Not only were we fighting the cold," Sue recalls, "but the mosquitoes were about as big as birds! So we were thrilled to discover a kamping kabin at West Yellowstone where we could stay for a few days."
Married since 1973, Wayne and Sue have been KOA fans ever since. In fact, they decided years ago that someday they would own and operate their very own kampground.
When Wayne retired from the U.S. Postal Service and Sue retired from her position as an insurance underwriting assistant, the Bates' made their dream a reality. In July of 2008, they purchased the Grand Island, Nebraska KOA. As parents and grandparents, they want to make sure that their kampground is a family-friendly place, well-suited for making lifetime memories.
"We are creating an attractive, fun-filled kampground with friendly owners and staff devoted to meeting the needs of our customers," says Sue, who enjoys reading and swimming in her free time.
Wayne, an avid outdoorsman and woodworker, agrees. "We want our guests to have the ultimate 'happy camper' experience," he says. "It's our goal to have them tell others how friendly we are and what a great time they have when they're here."
Campground Activities
Ice Cream Social
We love to have ice cream socials for special events on the campground. Ice cream socials are weather permitting and event oriented. Please ask us at the front desk if we will be having an ice cream social while you stay with us.
Relaxation
Peaceful and quiet location with many shade trees for just hanging out and relaxing. Enjoy the shade of our mature trees for resting and relaxing and getting away from it all for awhile! Take time to "smell the roses" with a walk around our beautiful flower beds!
Pedal Bikes
3-wheel and 4-wheel pedal bikes
Kids of all ages have loads of fun on our 3 or 4 wheel pedal bikes!
Local Attractions
Nebraska State Fair
Join us for the 2nd AWESOME State Fair held in Grand Island from August 25 through September 5. For specific State Fair reservation information, please click here
Annual Spring Bird Migration
From mid-February through mid-April nearly 500,000 Sandhill Cranes depend on the Platte River as a spring staging area each year. This represents 80% of the world's population of Sandhill Cranes. In addition, 185 species of birds migrate through this area by the millions. This includes bluebirds, wild turkeys, prairie chickens and bald eagles. An additional 115 species will stay here to nest. Thousands of these birds can be seen in the fields surrounding our campground during the spring migration time. You might want to visit the 250 acre Crane Meadows Nature Center just outside of Grand Island during your stay.
Visitor Information Centers The Hall County Visitor Information Caboose located at the entrance of Bosselman's Travel Center at I-80 Exit 312. The Convention and Visitors Bureau main office and visitor center is located 4 miles north of I-80 exit 314 at 2424 S. Locust St., Ste C.
Nebraska State Fair Information
Fair Dates: All State Fair rates are in effect August 26 through September 5, 2011.
- A full stay deposit is required for all advance reservations. See the campground cancellation policy on our home page of this website.
- Minimum stay requirements: 3 consecutive nights booked for Labor Day weekend September 2, 3 & 4. .
- CHECK OUT time is 11:00 a.m. due to high demand for spaces, this check out time must be honored. You will be charged for another night and/or towed if necessary.
- KIDS 15 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER STAY FREE! Rates are based on 2 occupants with $3.00/day charge for each additional adult (16 years old and up).
- One RV and one vehicle per site and both vehicles must fit on your site. No tents allowed on RV sites and no RVs allowed on tent sites.
- KOA Value Reward Kard discounts are the only discounts accepted. Maximum $24 VK discount per stay. VK accepted on one reservation only.
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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.
Programs
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.
Local Weather
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