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Lookout Mtn. / Chattanooga West KOA
- 930 Mountain Shadows Drive
- Trenton, GA 30752
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From downtown Chattanooga: Take I-24W into GA. Take ramp to I-59S towards Birmingham. Take exit 17 Slygo Rd. Continue West on Slygo Rd. Turn Left 100 ft. past the gas station. Follow KOA signs- our campground is 2.6 mi from the highway. Check in time is 2:00 pm EST and checkout time is 12:00 noon.
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2011 President's Award
KOA President's Award
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2011 KOA Founder's Award
KOA Founder's Award
KOA's highest service award, presented to KOA owners that achieve world class service scores from their camping guests.
Hike your way through 15 acres of forest and natural landscape. Cool down in our 56,000-gallon free form pool and dry off under the southern sun on our large deck.
Where Strangers Become Friends
Lookout Mountain Chattanooga West KOA is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, with historic Lookout Mountain to the east and downtown Chattanooga only 15 minutes away. We offer 37 acres of native Appalachian forest with beautiful mountain views. Most of our sites are shaded under a wonderful canopy of beautiful native hardwoods and evergreens.
We also offer an exciting variety of activities and first class amenities with outstanding attractions only minutes away. We are the closest KOA to Rock City, Ruby Falls, Incline Railway, and downtown Chattanooga. Hike your way through 15 acres of forest and natural landscape. Cool down in our 56,000-gallon free form pool (depths ranging from 2.5 to 8.5 feet) and dry off under the southern sun on our large deck. Jump with your children on our Jumping Pad and feel like a kid again! Try your hand at gem stone panning (in season months only) or learn how to play Frisbee/Disc golf in our family practice activity field. Your pet will love our 1,200 square foot off-leash pet playground and obstacle course. Be the first one to score 1000 points on our Mini-Marshmallow Shooter "Shootin' Gallery". Stay in one of our heated/air conditioned rustic cabins or lodges, or camp under the canopy of the forest while enjoying a nice campfire.
Many guests stay at our campground when visiting the Southeast Linemans Training Center, Cloudland Canyon, Covenant College and Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding Center. These attractions are just minutes away from our location.
We take pride in offering our campers the best service we have to offer to make their camping experience #1. Lookout Mountain/Chattanooga West KOA would like to invite you to come relax and unwind with us.
Meet Your Hosts
The importance of family time was the deciding factor to enter into the campground business for Brian and Allison, owners of the Lookout Mountain/Chattanooga West KOA in Tennessee.
Brian, who had been an electrical/mechanical engineer, and his wife Allison, who was an MDS nurse, decided to purchase their campground because they felt they needed to spend more time with their family. "We had been avid campers in the past," says Brian, "and felt that running our own campground would be a good opportunity to work at something we like to do. We understand what campers like and enjoy while camping."
One thing campers can enjoy at the Chattanooga West KOA is the ability to go for a cooling dip in the swimming pool. "We treat our customers the way we would like to be treated," says Brian.
When they're not busy working on the campground, Brian can be found landscaping and Allison enjoys reading.
Campground Amenities
- Additional visitor parking lot available
- Children's Playground (no charge)
- Fire Ring and Picnic Table At All Sites
- Groceries/Souvenirs
- Hiking Trails
- Laundry Facility
- Pet Playground & Obstacle Course (no charge)
- Separate Tenting Area
- Wooded/Shaded Sites
- Cable TV (no charge / full hook-up RV & Cabins only)
- Discounted Attraction Tickets
- Game Room w/pool tables
- Group Rates Available
- Horseshoes & Cornhole
- Mini-Marshmallow Shooter "Shootin' Gallery" (no charge)
- Planned Activities Available (Holidays & In Season Weekends)
- Sewer
- Check in time is 2:00 pm EST and check out time is 12:00 noon.
- Family Frisbee Golf Area (no charge)
- Gem Stone Panning (In Season Months only)
- Heated & Ventilated Showerhouse
- Jumping Pad (No charge)
- Outdoor Family Bowling Area (no charge)
- Recycling Depot
- Tether ball (no charge)
Campground Activities
Jumping Pillow
Bounce with your kids and let yourself go.
Swimming
Cool down in our large 56,000-gallon free form pool.
Frisbee Golf
Test your skills on our family-oriented, 4 basket, practice disc golf field.
Mini-Marshmallow Shooter "Shootin' Gallery"
Aim your shooter at the target range and get as many points as you can.
Hiking
Hike through 15 acres of forest and natural landscape.
Playground
Have fun playing in the kid size cabin, giant sand box, and other exciting play structures for the littlest campers.
Game Room
Shoot a game of pool or play air hockey on one of several tables while the kids enjoy the coolest video games.
Cornhole/Beanbags
Challenge fellow campers to a friendly game.
Horseshoes and Family Game Area
Our family game area has two horseshoe pits, a tether ball area, and volleyball net. This is big enough for the whole family to have fun!
Hayrides
Take a ride in the wagon and act like a kid again.
Local Attractions
This is just a sample of what to do in the area.
The Chattanooga area has something for everyone. Best of all, most attractions are just a short drive from Lookout Mountain/Chattanooga West KOA! Explore the area and have fun during your stay with us.
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Phone: (706) 866-9241
This was the nation's first military park created in 1890 to preserve and commemorate the Civil War battlefields in this area.
The Battles for Chattanooga and Point Park
Phone: (423) 821-2812
Start your tour of this historic civil war area at the 3-dimensional electronic map of the "Battle Above the Clouds" which includes 5,000 miniature soldiers, 650 lights, and sound effects of this famous battle. Then visit Point Park and view the location where the famous "Battle Above the Clouds" was fought in 1863. Stand on the bluff where General Ulysses S. Grant stood. Open all year.
Rock City
Phone: (706) 820-2531 or (800) 854-0675
See seven states from legendary Lover's Leap. Enjoy beautiful gardens amid unique rock formations. Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village included. Open all year.
Ruby Falls
Phone: (423) 821-2544
Discover a world of wonder! America's highest and most visited underground waterfall. Guided tour highlights unique formations. Enjoy a spectacular view from the Castle Tower. Open all year.
Incline Railway
Phone: (423) 821-4224
Experience the thrill of "America's Most Amazing Mile" as you ride the world's steepest passenger railway up historic Lookout Mountain. The Incline Railway is a national historic site. Open all year.
IMAX 3D Theater
Phone: (423) 266-IMAX
This is a massive six story high theater combining breathtakingly life-like and clear 3D images with state-of-the-art six channel IMAX Digital Sound. You feel like you're actually in the movie, not just watching it! Open all year.
Tennessee Aquarium
Phone: (800) 262-0695
Look below the surface and see beyond the edge at thousands of living plants, fish, birds, and other animals at the aquarium. Be sure to visit both the River Journey building and the Ocean Journey building to a world under water. Open all year.
Creative Discovery Museum
Phone: (423) 756-2738
An educational adventure that is way beyond cool! So keep your eyes peeled and your ears wide open - and remember these important words: "Hands On." This museum promotes learning and discovery through sight, sound, and exploration. Open all year.
Chattanooga Ducks
Phone: (423) 756-DUCK (3825)
Board an authentic renovated WWII amphibious landing vehicle for a narrated tour of downtown Chattanooga. Then splash into the Tennessee River for an unforgettable trip around Maclellan Island. Open March through October. (Schedule may vary.)
Blue Moon Cruises
Phone: (888) 993-2583
Experience the awesome wonders of the 'Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River' on these guided eco-cruises.
Southern Belle Riverboat
Phone: (423) 266-4488
Enjoy sight-seeing lunch and dinner cruises on the 500 passenger climate-controlled riverboat. Open February through December.
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
Phone: 877-LAKEWIN (877-525-3946)
Lake Winnepesaukah is the south's favorite family amusement park. Featuring over 30 rides designed with the entire family's enjoyment in mind. Open April through October. (Schedule varies.)
Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
Phone: 423-697-1322
The Cattanooga Zoo offers an intimate family experience with exotic animals from around the world. Open all year.
Chattanooga Nature Center and Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Phone: (423) 821-1160
Explore the Discovery Forest Treehouse, Blue Heron Boardwalk, and get up close to animals that make their homes in southeastern forests and fields including the endangered red wolf. Drive through the Reflection Riding Arboretum and enjoy nature's beauty.
Lookout Mountain Flight Park
Phone: (706) 398-3541 or (800) 688-5637
If you've ever dreamed of what it's like to soar with the hawks and eagles, then call Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding and make it a reality.
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Phone: (423) 266-5000
It's a song and a train! Step back into the world of Victorian magnificence. Stroll through the formal gardens, dine at one of the unique restaurants, or shop at the unique gift shops.
Wilderness Theater
The Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater is the world's largest drive-in movie theater. And it's right next door to the Lookout Mountain/Chattanooga West KOA! With two giant screens, you're sure to have a great fun evening with your family. Open April through October.
International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum
Phone: (423) 267-3132
See antique tow trucks from all over the United States and Canada. History comes alive. Fun for the whole family.
Hunter Museum of American Art
Phone: (423) 267-0968
Perched on an 80-foot bluff at the edge of the Tennessee River, the museum offers stunning views of Chattanooga and the surrounding mountains. This panorama is equaled only by the exceptional collection of American art found inside.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Phone: (423) 894-8028
Take a train ride into history aboard the largest operating historic railroad in the South. Train schedules vary throughout year.
Murder Mystery Dinner Shows
Phone: (423) 517-1839
Come and enjoy dinner while being entertained by these crazy characters. You may even be part of the show!
Shopping:
Hamilton Place
Phone: (423) 894-7177
Tennessee's largest mall welcomes you with all the services, restaurants, and fine shopping you would want all in one location. Multiplex cinemas inside and out are showing the latest movies.
Downtown Chattanooga and North Shore Chattanooga
Beautifully situated on the Tennessee River just across from the landmark aquarium, the NorthShore is perhaps Chattanooga's most eclectic neighborhood, offering the best in local dining, shopping and living.
East Ridge Flea Market
Phone: (423) 894-3960
Visit the East Ridge Flea Market where you will find indoor and outdoor booths and stores selling Antiques, Gifts, Collectibles, Cloths, Apparel, Hobbies, Food, Crafts, Dishes, Tools and much more. Open Saturdays and Sundays.
Knitting Mill Antiques
Phone: (423) 267-1922
Browse and shop through 20,000 square feet of antiques and vintage collectibles for the home and garden.
Gateway Antiques & Collectibles Mall
Phone: (706) 858-9685
Contains over 200 booths and 400 showcases for the thrill of the hunt!
Sports:
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are Chattanooga's AA Minor League team. They play at AT & T Field in downtown Chattanooga.
Transportation:
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
Phone: (423) 855-2200
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport serves the Tennessee Valley and North Georgia area with over 50 daily flights. Rental cars are available. First Class Airport provides ground transportation to area hotels.
Downtown Shuttle & Parking
Phone: (423) 629-1473
From the Chattanooga Choo Choo to the Aquarium and across the river to the north shore, let the free downtown shuttle take care of your transportation needs. Electric shuttle buses run about every five minutes daily.
Enterprise Rent a Car
Downtown Chattanooga Location
Phone: (423) 267-9500
305 West 20th Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Day Trips
These day trip attractions will add more excitement to your family vacation stay.
Jack Daniel's Old Time Distillery Lynchburg, TN
Phone: (931) 759-6180
Visit Lynchburg, Tennessee, where they make every drop of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. Their guides will show you firsthand the special process Mr. Jack Daniel perfected back in 1866. Tours are free. Open all year.
George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey Tours Tullahoma, TN
Phone: (931) 857-3124 ext. 230
Experience the George Dickel Distillery and discover why they are the best kept secret in Tennessee.
Unclaimed Baggage Center Scottsboro, AL
Phone: (256) 259-1525
A unique store carrying all the "lost luggage" and items left on airplanes and at airports. Get real bargains from cameras to clothes, furniture to household items and everything in between. Open all year.
The Lost Sea Adventure Sweetwater, TN
Phone: (423) 337-6616
The Lost Sea is a unique and natural wonder which is listed as "America's Largest Underground Lake" in the Guinness Book of World Records. Cavern tours include a glass-bottom boat ride across the incredible lake where trout surface to greet each tour group. Open all year.
U.S. Space and Rocket Center Museum Huntsville, AL
Whether you're 1 or 100, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center has something for you! Explore hands-on learning experiences and thrilling rides. Go to Mars and experience the sensation of weightlessness and see actual vehicles and artifacts from U.S. and Russian Space Programs. There are space-related play areas for young visitors and one of the largest collections of rockets in the world. Open all year.
Nantahala Outdoor Center Ocoee Whitewater River Rafting Cleveland, TN
Phone: (800) 232-7238
Visit the Nantahala Outdoor Centers website and discover the area's best rafting experiences.
World of Coca-Cola Atlanta Atlanta, GA
Phone: (800) 676-COKE (2653)
See, hear, and taste the magical story of Coca-Cola, the world's most popular soft drink. It's a truly unique experience that lets you celebrate the history, as well as sample the future of this incredible soft drink legend. Open all year.
Mayfield Dairy Tours Athens, TN
Phone: 800-MAYFIELD (800-629-3435)
See how Mayfield Dairy's products are made with a fun and educational behind the scenes tour.
Sequoyah Caverns Valley Head, AL
Phone: (256) 635-0024 or (800) 843-5098
There's something for everyone to enjoy at Sequoyah Caverns and Ellis Homestead. Explore the fascinating and enchanting Sequoyah Caverns, watch crafts in action, feed the ducks, and much more.
Russell Cave National Monument Bridgeport, AL
Phone: (256) 495-2672
Russell Cave provides clues to the daily life of early North American inhabitants.
Grande Ole Opry Nashville, TN
Phone: (888) 777-6779
Experience the phenomenon of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Get set for an unforgettable evening of non-stop entertainment. The world's longest-running radio show, the Opry showcases the best in country, bluegrass, and more. Open all year.
Upcoming Events
2011 Events
Times and dates are subject to change.
Halloween Spooktacular Held the weekend before Halloween - October 21-23, 2011
Campers agree that this is the Halloween bash not to miss! Join us for a ghostly good time during our Halloween Celebration October 21-23, 2011. Dress up in your favorite costumes and enter our costume contests and go trick-or-treating on the grounds. Come get the wits scared out of you at our 4th annual Haunted Forest. Decorate your campsite and pets to win a hauntingly ghoulish prize! Check out our video in the Videos Tab.
