Wapakoneta KOA

Dayton Air Show July 7 & 8, 2012

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will soar the skies of Ohio during the Dayton Air Show on July 7 & 8, 2012. Enjoy a great weekend of camping and enjoy a great day of fun and excitement at the air show. Make your reservations today!

Dayton Air Force Museum

This is the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world. The Museum uses both chronological and subjective layouts to tell the exciting story of aviation development from the days of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk to the Space Age. Exhibits include over 300 aircraft and missiles, plus family oriented and historically interesting aeronautical displays. Over one and a half million visitors from around the world come to Ohio each year to tour this unique free attraction.

Airstream Factory and Museum

Factory tours are available Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. The production line mixes all sizes and models of Airstream, both trailers and motorhomes. The work is done by hand. Little automation is used is the construction process. Airstream motorhomes have a fiberglass exterior while all Airstream trailers are aluminum.

Neil Armstrong Museum

Named in honor of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, this museum in Wapakoneta chronicles Ohio's contributions to the history of space flight. Among the items on display are a F5D Sky Lancer, the Gemini VIII spacecraft, Apollo 11 artifacts and a moon rock. In the museum's Astro-theater, multimedia presentations of the sights and sounds of space unfold against a starry background.

The Famous Old Time Music Company

The Famous Old Time Music Company is the place to find vintage instruments, accessories, recordings, jam sessions, live shows and much more. Home of Vernon McIntyr'es Appalachian Grass.

Fort Recovery

In late 1791, Miami Indians defeated General Arthur St. Clair's forces at this site along the Wabash River. Nearly three-quarters of St. Clair's men were killed or wounded in the Indian attack. In late 1793, General Anthony Wayne sent a force to build a four-blockhouse post named Recovery at the site of St. Clair's defeat. It was completed in March of 1794 and on June 30 of that year General Wayne's army defeated a huge Indian force. This set the stage for Wayne's final triumph at Fallen Timbers in August of 1794. Today Fort Recovery State Memorial offers visitors a glimpse of the 1790's, featuring two reconstructed blockhouses with connecting stockade, a monument, and a museum.

Fort Amanda

Located on the banks of the Auglaize River, Fort Amanda served as a major supply depot during the war. A diary kept by Ensign William Schillinger of the Ohio militia gives us a daily account of weather conditions, activities at the fort and his personal thoughts and observations.

Lockington Locks

These stair step locks, among the best preserved in Ohio, were part of the Miami and Erie Canal System, which opened for navigation in 1845 and connected Cincinnati and the Ohio River to Toledo and Lake Erie. For several decades the canal provided Ohio with valuable transportation and waterpower. Railroads gradually rendered the canals obsolete. The lockmaster's house, now a private residence, and a dry-dock basin for boat repair are still visible. Five locks step down to Loramie Creek where the abutments for the aqueduct remain.

Piqua Historical Area

The Piqua Historical Area State Memorial celebrates two thousand years of Ohio's rich history from prehistoric Indians to Ohio's canal era. The focal point of the peaceful 200-acre park is John Johnston--farmer, public official, and United States Indian Agent for western Ohio from 1812 to 1829. Here Johnston's numerous contributions to the growth of early Ohio and settlement of frontier America are presented in a truly unique and beautiful setting. Today, visitors enjoy the home and farm of this most extraordinary man much as it appeared in 1829. Preserved and furnished structures include Johnston's two-story mixed Dutch Colonial/Georgian style farmhouse, a unique two-story spring house, and a cider house. Costumed interpreters and craft demonstrators provide farm tours and display activities in the summer kitchen and fruit kiln areas. A mammoth double-penned log barn, constructed in 1808, is reputed to be the oldest and largest of its type in Ohio, and is still in use on the grounds. Nearby a ring-shaped mound earthwork discovered and preserved by Johnston was constructed by people of the Adena culture over 2,000 years ago.

Ohio Caverns

Visitors are conducted through the Caverns on guided tours at frequent intervals. There is an admission fee for the forty-five minute, mile long tour. Open throughout the year.

Piatt Castles

The two castles are "Mac-O-Chee Castle" and "Mac-A-Cheek Castle." Guided 45 minute tours available. Separate admission fee charged at each castle. Free parking.

60+ Channel Cable TV

All RV sites, camping and deluxe cabins  have cable TV. That's 60+ channels to flip through, including the Weather Channel, ESPN, VS & many more. All camping and deluxe cabins are equipped with a flat screen TV.

2011-- Award winning year!

In 2011, the Wapakoneta KOA was honored with several awards. We would like to share our excitement with you and also thank all our campers for their surveys, great comments and, above all, for camping with us. At our convention we received our 10 year Partnership Award. In May we celebrated 10 years of owning the park. We also received for the 9th year in a row, the President Award and Founders Award -- for our brand support and customer service. We were also acknowledged for being ranked #3 out of 480 KOAs nationwide based on customer surveys. That was a thrill in and of itself! The park also received a perfect inspection score and was honored by KOA. WOW! We are honored to have received these awards. We hope to continue a great camping experience for everyone in 2012. Thank you!

2012 Holidays

We have a 3 night minimum for Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend.  However, since July 4 is in the middle of the week, the calendar is wide open for your convenience.  Make your July 4th reservations arriving any day and there is no minimum stay.  

Also, since our holidays are very busy and we are limited on extra parking, we are limiting the number of vehicles per site.  You are allowed 2 cars/trucks per site.  There will be a $5 per day per car fee if you have more than 2 cars.

County Fairs

Held all summer long in various surrounding counties.

Outdoor Heated Pool Opens May 11, 2012

Our Outodoor Heated Pool opens for the summer on Friday, May 11, 2012 (and closes September 3). Our Splash water park for our junior campers will be open Saturdays only from May 26 to September 3.

Super Soaker Hayride Schedule

Are you ready for a blast? Bring your water guns and be prepared to get wet! These hayrides are fun for all ages. Here is the Saturday schedule for soaker hayrides: June 30, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18 and Sept. 1. Dry hayrides will be on all other Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Monthly Give Aways

We want to make this year of camping full of fun and excitement. In May, June, July, August and September we are giving away gas cards and free nights of camping. That's right. When you stay at least 2 consecutive nights in each month, your name will be entered into that month's drawing. One entry per visit. Winners will be notified by email and prizes will have to be picked up. Drawings will be held on the last day of the month.

May 19, 2012 4 X 4 Rally

Held at the Allen County Fairgrounds the third weekend in May.

Memorial Day Weekend May 25-28, 2012

Start your summer off right with a great weekend of camping. Enjoy our heated pool, join in our crafts or bingo, jump on the hayride or just relax by your camper. Don't miss out on the "Tastefully Simple" demo on Saturday, May 26, 2012.  Call early and book one of our nice wide back in sites (full hook up or just water/electric). Three night minimum stay. Call for exceptions.

Tastefully Simple Demonstration - May 26, 2012

Yum! Yum! Yum!  Hope you can take a little time away from your Memorial Day fun to join us for a Tastefully Simple Demo.  Our campers will sample all kinds of great treats and walk away with super, fun ideas.  Make your holiday reservation now so you don't miss out.

Father's Day Weekend and Chili Cook Off

Happy Father's Day! Hey kids! Join us for craft time and make a great gift for Dad! We have a Chili Cook Off on Saturday afternoon. Bring all your fixins' and show off your stuff! Sign up for this yummy contest. Prizes for best chili! Judges will be your fellow campers so bring enough to charm their taste buds!