Campground Amenities
Amenities Overview
Campground Amenities
Unique Amenities
- Campers Den
Campground Activities
Golfing
The local area is an ideal location for a golfing getaway, boasting the most golf courses per capita of any northwestern county. There are 13 golf courses within a 10 to 45 minute drive. This is a golfer's paradise! Nine holes to a unique 27-hole challenge.
Rafting - Canoeing - Sailing - Kayaking
Rent a sailboat or kayak to explore private coves, or join a charter trip to the San Juan Islands or Victoria. River rafting is very popular and accessible as well. Cruises, charters and tours are available.
Campground Events
Listing Calendar
Victoria Day thru Labor Day - Saturday Night Movies
Victoria Day thru Labor Day (Weather permitting)
Movie starts at dusk
Located outside of Campers Den
Memorial Day *3 Day Minimum Holiday Stay
- Tractor Rides & Candy Treat
- Bingo
- Jello Slurp
- Coloring contest
Canada Day & U.S. 4th of July *3 Day Minimum Holiday Stay
- Cow Drop
- Watermelon Eating Contest
- Tractor Rides & Candy Treat
- Bingo
Meet Your Hosts
"We want to make our campers feel as much at home as possible while they're staying at our campground."
The KOA campground business is a family affair, as the Martin family, owners of the Lynden/Bellingham, KOA, in Washington, have proven over the years.As long time Californians, how the Martin family stumbled upon the Lynden KOA is quite the story. For 20 years Dan was involved with the trucking business in Downey CA and Shirley worked for the local Police Department. Growing tired of the trucking competition, Dan began looking for an RV campground to purchase.
The search had been going for two to three years until it suddenly came to an end. Dan and Shirley were sitting in a local donut shop, enjoying each other's company over coffee and a donut, when to their surprise a man walked in and kissed Dan on his head. When Dan turned around to the man's embarrassment, he realized he had mistaken Dan for his friend Jim Walters. By coincidence Dan and Shirley happened to know Jim, he was Dan's cousin so they invited this new found friend to join them.
As the three began to talk, low and behold, this man was also looking to purchase a campground and had just returned from a trip to Washington. He had visited a beautiful campground that he wanted to purchase but just couldn't swing it. He had all the information in his car including pictures and maps etc.
The Martins were very interested, so when they got home they called the owner and arranged to fly up and view the property. When they arrived in Lynden the campground was covered in a blanket of snow but, the Martins saw potential and fell in love with the area. They decided this was right for them, so they went home and sold their house and trucking business and moved with their sons Marty and Eddy to Lynden Washington.
Thirty-four years later the campground is still in the family. Shirley and her two sons Marty and Eddy are now partners in the business. Shirley's daughter Vicki is the Operations Manager. Vicki says "We treat everyone like family, and make our campers feel as much at home as possible while they're staying at our campground. We want everyone to experience the same joys of camping we grew up with and still love today." Shirley's daughter Terri keeps the "behind the scenes" administration in order, as the bookkeeper.
The Martin family takes a great deal of pride in offering all of their campers a warm friendly environment filled with fun activities for all ages, encompassing beautiful surroundings, and a unique camping experience that keeps families coming back year after year.