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Shelby / Mansfield KOA
- 6787 Baker 47
- Shelby, OH 44875
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From Mansfield: W on US 30, then R (N) 8 mi on SR 598, cross SR 39, then L onto Baker 47, go 2 mi & cross SR 98, go 1 1/2 mi on R. From Shelby: W on SR 39, at junction of SR 39 & SR 96, stay R on SR 39 for 2 mi, R onto Baker 47 for 4 mi.
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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.
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This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
All of the sites are spacious and well-appointed, but the patio sites will really knock you out.
The Shelby/Mansfield KOA is your camping destination resort! In addition to all the activities at the campground, there are many attractions within an hour's drive. These include Cedar Point Amusement Park, Amish Country attractions, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and Summit Motorsports Park. To wind down, you can work on your golf just a short distance from our campground. KOA's camping staff will make sure you have a great experience at this beautiful resort. All of the sites are spacious and well-appointed, but the patio sites will really knock you out.
Our new lodges are a great way to camp if you don't own an RV. These furnished deluxe cabins sleep from 4 to 10 people with all the amenities you need. You'll also enjoy the playgrounds, heated pool, hot tub, baby pool, our pet friendly dog-walk area and all the campground's modern facilities.
The campground offers its own entertainment options, including mini golf, pedal karts, fun boats, playgrounds, horseshoes, basketball, sand volleyball, and a heated pool. Enjoy a freshly-baked pizza from our Kafé or order breakfast. Our friendly staff will help you customize Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, Wedding events, and RV rallies.
Join in the fun activities and themed weekends all season long. Whether you want to relax at your campsite, join in the activities, or sit by the pool, this KOA campground has it all!!
Our staff looks forward to meeting you!
Meet Your Hosts
The Shelby/Mansfield KOA is a Cole family tradition.
Garry and Vicki Cole purchased the campground in 1991 from Garry's family.
"We really wanted to keep the campground in the family," said Vicki. "We just love keeping the campers happy, and making sure that they enjoy their camping experience with us."
Before they became campground owners, Garry was a wastewater management consulting engineer, and Vicki taught band and choral music for 30 years.
When they aren't on the campground, the Coles will likely be attending sporting events, or spoiling their granddaughters.
Campground Amenities
- Laser Tag (new 2012)
- Planned Activities Available
- Families
- Self-service, convenience foods offered
- Guests are provided various entree options at a full service, sit down meal
- Gem Mining
- RV Clubs & Rallies
- Motorcycle Clubs
- Catering on-site by the campground
- Lil' Orbit Mini Donut Machine (new 2012)
- Military Clubs
- Tours
- Food prepared by staff for consumption by the customer at their site or in outdoor seating provided by campground
Campground Activities
Laser Tag new in 2012
Laser Tag is an entertainment game for the young and young at heart. It is perfect for birthday parties, team parties, day camps outings, as well as corporate events, teambuilding.
Laser Tag is a fast paced game for ages 5 to 85 – a high tech combination of tag and hide and seek. With the world’s most advanced laser tag equipment available, Laser Tag is played in a large area. Players, whether individually or on teams, use their lasers to tag their opponents’ sensors, and score as many points as possible.
Lil Orbit Mini-Donuts (new 2012)
Fresh, Hot Mini-Donuts have always been a popular food item at carnivals, festivals, fairs and many other outdoor seasonal events. New in 2012 we will have our customers reminiscing about eating mini-donuts at our Kafe.
Gem Mining
You won't want to miss all the fun of finding gems at our mining sluice. Fun for all ages.
Pet Playground
Two large playgrounds for your pets to enjoy. Agility course and water provided.
Fun Boats
Electric boats on our pond that squirt water. A fun way to have fun on a hot summer day.
Landscaped Mini Golf
A landscaped mini golf 18 hole course that is handicap accessible for everyone to enjoy.
Pedal Karts
Several styles of pedal karts for all ages. Enjoy a ride around the campground.
Paddle Boats
Paddle boats that hold 2 to 4 people enjoyed on our recreation lake.
Fishing
Children Crafts
Crafts every Saturday at 10 AM for children at no cost.. Activity crafts also June 15th to August 15th for children.
Schedule Activities
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Heated Pool
We have a wading pool, hot tub, and a large pool for your enjoyment. Open fromMemorial Day until Labor Day and 85 degrees..
Hot Tub
Paved Basketball & Tennis Courts
Sand Volleyball
Shuffle Board
Adult Craft
Adult Craft time is every Saturday at 11 AM. There is a cost for this acctivity.
Local Attractions
Cedar Point
People throughout the entire world know about Cedar Point. It's the number-one rated amusement park on the planet. This year Cedar Point will debut "Windseeker", a 30-story-tall swing ride. Windseeker will tower above everything around its location on the beach, rising almost as high as the Millennium Force roller coaster's giant first hill. The new WindSeeker will be a 301-foot-tall tower that will spin riders nearly 30 stories above the Lake Erie shoreline. At the top, the swings will be reaching speeds between 25-30 mph, flaring out almost 45 degreees from the tower. Every year more than three million people visit Cedar Point.
Miss Ohio Festival
The Miss Ohio Festival kicks off Miss Ohio Week. It is held the weekend prior to the Miss Ohio Scholarship Pageant in downtown Mansfield in June. The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program will feature 29 young women from around the state of Ohio. Festival is heal June 10 - 18th.
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
This 2.4 -mile road course boasts six national and international motorsports events during its season. Fans can roam the 330-acre facility, spread a blanket on one of the grassy mounds and enjoy the races. We are only ½ hour away.
The Infield
Featuring ¼ mile go-kart track, miniature golf, batting cages, arcade, kids race track and play area.
Richland Carousel Park
Richland Carousel Park was the first new hand carved wooden carousel to be built since the early 1930s. Fifty-two beautiful animals and two chariots at this indoor facility. Accessible to the handicapped.
Ashland Balloon Fest
Enjoy the balloon race, balloon glow, entertainment, music and food at the Ashland Balloon Fest. June 28 - July 1st 2012
Celeryville Vegetable Farms
Visit this 3,000-acre organic vegetable garden. View the reservoir, labor camps, greenhouses, celery and radish harvesting machines in action, radish packaging equipment and processing, packaging and loading all types of vegetables from June to September. OHIO Magazine judged them one of the best industrial tours in the state.
The Heritage Center Museum
A historical museum in the heart of Ohio depicting small town and rural life from the 1820's to the present, with Fate Root Heath Factory locomotives and Silver King tractors. The museum is located in Plymouth, just 10 minutes from the campground.
Kingwood Center
Kingwood is the 47-acre former estate of Charles K. King. The grounds are renowned for both their historic significance and the brilliant floral displays of the new gardens. The French Provincial mansion contains many rooms decorated with Mr. King's original furnishings and one of Ohio's outstanding horticultural libraries. An elegant greenhouse features year-round displays and plant sales. The extensive grounds offer opportunities for hiking and quiet isolation from vehicles.
The Living Bible Museum
Witness the Holy Bible come to life before your very eyes with 59 life-sized dioramas accompanied with special effects and an audio text will provide for you an experience you will never forget. The Museum also includes Miracles of the Old Testament, Ohio's only wax museum and the Christian Martyrs. A collection of rare Bibles, woodcarvings, and American Votive Folk Art are now on display. The museum is non-denominational; each tour is one hour in length and wheelchair accessible. Tour guides are provided.
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is located on the headwater of the Clearfork River in Mansfield, Ohio. The marsh and old growth forest offers great birding and hiking opportunities. Enjoy seeing birds up close at the birds of prey or by walking through the songbird aviary. The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is also a wildlife rehabilitation for native bird species. Groups can schedule "Falcon & Friends", a live bird presentation.
The Ohio Genealogical Society Library
This is a 10,000-volume genealogical library, primarily for Ohio family research, including census records, cemetery listings, Bible records, vertical files, manuscripts, newspapers, and lineage paper for First Families of Ohio.
The Ohio State Reformatory
With the cornerstone laid in 1886, this castle-like prison was designed as a reformatory for young offenders. Abandoned in 1990, the original cellblocks and administration areas remain intact. Four major motion pictures have been filmed on location including "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Air Force One". Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, tour admissions are applied directly to the preservation of the building. Not handicapped accessible.
Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival
The largest eating festival in Ohio, of German heritage, held the third full weekend of August.
Eric Grohe Murals
"Great American Crossroads" depicts many stories and scenes in the mural. The people and activities were chosen from various times throughout the last 100 years. Over 130 Bucyrus citizens modeled for the artist, 88 of whom can be found in the mural. The mural artist is Eric Grohe of Marysville, Washington. Also designed and painted by Eric Grohe during the summer and fall of 2001, "Liberty Remembers" honors veterans of all wars. The portraits of 284 Crawford County veterans flank Lady Liberty, who is embracing a dying soldier. During the painting of this mural, the events of September 11, 2001, unfolded. Immediately after, Eric painted a phrase on the banner which he taped to the mural and later incorporated in the painting. The phrase, "Our flag still waves. Her torch still shines," can be seen on the back arch of the monument. About 25 minutes from the campground.
Summit Motorsports Park
Summit Motorsports Park is a family owned business purchased by Bill Bader, Sr. in 1974 and run today by Bill Bader, Jr. Summit Motorsports Park (SMP) is located two miles east of the City of Norwalk, Ohio, at the intersection of State Routes 18 and 601. Family entertainment is SMP's core business, with nearly 500,000 visitors each year enjoying drag racing events from April through October. The schedule has grown from 24 events in 1974 to 90 events in 2009. Providing outstanding guest service, entertainment and fun with a focus on family entertainment is our mantra. Our two biggest races of the year, The Summit Racing Night Under Fire present by Amalie Motor Oil is July 5 – 9, 2012. You can purchase tickets to these or any of our events online
Upcoming Events
April 27th, 2012 "Beat the Clock Weekend"
Opening Weekend - Beat the Clock
The first race is to make your reservations...Call in on April 9 to make your reservation for this weekend. From 8:30 am to 9:00 am, the camping rate is $20.00/night base rate for 2 people (campsites only does not include cabins). The price will increase every half hour!! No reservations will be taken for this weekend before April 7, 2012. Once you get here, we will be racing the clock or each other for our activities! How fast are you? Beat the Clock Weekend Schedule
May 4th 2012 Sesame Street Weekend VKR Appreciation
Sesame Street Weekend & Value Kard Reward Appreciation Lots of fun activities planned for kids of all ages. Pay for one night and get the second night free if you have a value kard. Sesame Street Weekend Schedule
May 11th 2012 Mother's Day Weekend & Come Camp With Us
Mothers Day Weekend & "Come Camp With Us"
Come out and treet Mom like the queen she is. Special activies for mom and the kids on Saturday. Fun for the ladies with Celebrating Home, Avon, Pampered Chef, Watkins and more. Pay for one night and get the second night free. Mother's Day Weekend Schedule
May 18th 2012 Princess & Prince Weekend
Princess & Prince Weekend
Are you a princess, pauper, a lion or a king. Don't miss the fantastic Fairy Tale KOA weekend. KOA Boutique ($) and dinner ($) with the Princesses. Dress in your best Princess or Prince Charming Outfit. Princess and Prince Weekend Schedule
May 25th 2012 Memorial Day Activities - Schools Out! Summer Break!
Memorial Day Activities - Schools Out! Summer Break Begins!!
Lets start the summer out right. Old fashioned school games. Kickball, Night time baseball, chocolate slip and slide, hayride, and fun fun fun! Three night minimum. The heated pool opens this weekend. School's Out Weekend Schedule
June 1st 2012 Fear Factor Weekend
Fear Factor Weekend
Join us at Shelby/Mansfield KOA for a sticky, stinky, and slimy good time. Beware because the only thing to expect is the unexpected. Enter your family in the KOA’s Fear Factor Family Challenge on Saturday. Kids are encouraged to enter our Fear Factor Food Challenge. Is fear a factor for you? Bar B Que Ribs Dinner ($) Fear Factor Weekend Schedule
June 8th 2012 Oldies but Goodies Weekend 4 K Walk and run
Oldies but Goodies Weekend KOA 5K Walk and Run June 9th 9:00 am
It’s a blast from the past at the KOA! Pull out your poodle skirt & saddle shoes! Hula Hoop Contest, face painting, watermelon eating & bubble blowing contest, balloon stomping, backwards relay fun for all! Make sure to wear your poodle skirts & grease back your hair for a great time! We will celebrate fabulous fifties weekend featuring old fashioned prices, Bar B Que Ribs Dinner ($). Oldies but Goodies Weekend Schedule
June 15th 2012 Fun with Dad Weekend
Fun with Dad Weekend
There’s no better way to celebrate Dad’s special day than a trip to Shelby/Mansfield KOA for a weekend of activities planned with Dad in mind. How Well Do You Know Your Father? Ride the Father’s Day hayride! Bar B Que Ribs Dinner ($).Fun with Dad Weekend Schedule
June 22nd 2012 Death by Chocolate Weekend
Death by Chocolate Weekend
Everyone loved our chocolate celebration last year - come join the fun Eat it, slurp it, toss it and WEAR IT! Wearing chocolate is sometimes more fun than eating it - come join the fun. Chocolate Sundaes, Chocolate Chip Cookie Eating contest, Chocolate slip and slide, chocolate games, and messy family fun. Try morning pancakes with chocolate chips. WOW!Death by Chocolate Weekend Schedule
June 29th through July 8th 2012 Tropical Paradise Fourth for July
Tropical Paradise Weekend
Bring your most colorful duds for this fun-filled Beach Party. Make arts & crafts, lei making, island scavenger hunt, pineapple ring toss. A must see, our first “hip flip” contest to see who can flip their hips the fastest. Get out those grass skirts and wildest Hawaiian shirts. Musical beach towels, tie dye ($), fruit relays, sand castle building contest. Glow Stick Parade, Fishing Derby, and Hayride. Three night minimum. Activities all week long.Tropical Paradise Weekend Schedule
July 13th 2012 Christmas in July
Christmas in July Spectacular Ho! Ho! Ho!
Deck the campers with Bells & Holly! Santa is making his midsummer celebration at Shelby/Mansfield KOA and will be looking for all Good Kids! Trim the tree, Christmas hayride, candy cane hunt, Children’s Cookie Decorating, decorate your camper or rental unit. Bar B Que Ribs Dinner ($).Christmas in July Weekend Schedule
July 20th 2012 Off to the Races Weekend
Off to the Races Weekend
Attention all race fans! Speed to KOA for a weekend of race activities for the whole family. Wear the logos and colors of your favorite driver at our Race Outfit Contest It’s gonna be a doozy! Bar B Que Ribs Dinner ($).Off to the Races Weekend Schedule
July 27, 2012 Spongebob Weekend
Spongebob Weekend
“SpongeBob” Squarepants Week will be nothing but super soaking fun! If you like water you will love the wet Hey-Ride. You will have a hard time staying dry from our swimming pool games, and water balloon fights. Dive right in and have a splash with Kamper this week. Rain or shine you will get wet!SpongebobWeekend Schedule
August 3rd 2012 Pirates Weekend
Pirates Weekend
Aho there Matey! It's gonna be a swashbuckling goog time here! Pirate games and activities. Pirate characters wandering the boardwalk, pirate costume contest. Tye dye ($), ceramics ($) and a hayride. Bar B Que Ribs Dinner ($). Pirates Weekend Schedule
August 10th 2012 Kids Get Even Weekend
Kids Get Even Weekend
Attention all kids! This is your change to get back at your parent & KOA staff! Join us for a fun packed weekend where you can actually arrest your parents and have a KOA Kourt decide their punishment. Soak them with water, whip cream pie in the face and more. Bar B Que Ribs Dinner ($). Kids Get Even Weekend Schedule
August 17th 2012 All Star Super Soaker Weekend
All Star Super Soaker SportsWeekend
We are sure you will want to get revenge after last year's water attacks! As always, you are in for a soaking good time. Bring your super soakers and get ready for quirt gun wars, wet wagon rides, and games at the pool. This weekend is going to be full of nothing but Super Soak Fun! Bar B que ribs Dinner ($) Super Soaker Weekend Schedule
August 24th 2012 Camouflage Weekend
Camouflage Weekend
Bring your camo - we have the dog tags and face paint; make a marshmallow shooter for marksmanship challenges. Bucket Brigade, Scavenger Hunt and more fun all weekend long. Camouflage Weekend Schedule
August 31st 2012 Old Fashioned Country Carnival Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend Old Fashioned Country Carnival
Celebrating some fun-tabulous carnival games to raise money for "Care Camps." Try old favorites: Lollipop Pull, ring Toss, Coin Drop, and more. Celebrate summer's ending, but the fun goes on at shelby/Mansfield KOA! Kick back and relax. Glowstick parade, Fishing Derby. Three night minimum.Old Fashioned Country Carnival Weekend Schedule
September 7th 2012 Red Neck Weekend
Redneck Weekend
Knee slappin' and foot stompin' fun for all. We'll have redneck horseshoes, watermelon seed spitting, and root beer drinking contest. Best Hillbilly costume contest.Redneck Weekend Schedule
September 14th 2012 Diva & Tailgate Party
Diva & Tailgate Weekend
Come prepared to decorate your site to reflect your favorite football team. A tailgate potluck will be held where we supply the hotdogs and you bring your favorite dish. Diva's spa party and pamper yourself a the KOA>Tailgate Weekend Schedule
September 21st 2012 Boot Scootin' Western Roundup
Boot Scootin' Western Round up
Hog callin', spittin' contest, Hillbilly horseshoe. Bike rodeo, Hobby Horse Race & wheel barrow races. Get in on the Root Beer chug-a-lug and ice cream eating contest.Boot Scootin Weekend Schedule
September 28th 2012 Spooks & Spirits Weekend
October Spooks & Spirits Weekend
A haunting weekend full of Halloween fun! Activities include: The Great Pumpkin Search, Pumpkin Painting, Trick or Treating, Costume Parade, Spooky Crafts, Hayrides, Candy Corn Count, Halloween Ceramics and Spooky/Horror Movies. Big ghouls can face their fears by finding the way out of our haunted barn.Spooks and Spirits Weekend Schedule
October 5th 2012 Scare Spooctacular Weekend
October Scare Spooctacular Weekend
Vampires, ghosts and goblins are on the loose again. Bring your costumes for the costume judging, trick or treating, crafts, bingo and more! Big ghouls can face their fears by finding the way out of our haunted barn.Scare Spooktacular Weekend Schedule
October 12th 2012 Camper Appreciation & Hero Weekend
Hero Weekend
We’re celebrating our heroes!! Sites and cabins will be 25% off of standard rates if you are a Firefighter, Police, Active Military, EMT, or Teacher. Must present your ID for the discount. If you have stayed with us one night 10% off, 2 nights 20% off, 3 nights 30% off, 4 nights 40% off, and 5 nights 50% off for the 2012 season. Maxium off is 50% (campsites or cabins, must be same type of site.) One discount per site allowed.Hero Weekend Schedule
All activities subject to change with or without notice.
