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Wellington KOA
- 100 South KOA Drive
- Wellington, KS 67152
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Meet Your Hosts
Close"My mom still has the key ring I 'earned' for helping water the trees at a Colorado campground when I was a kid," says Jodie. "Now, as owners of the Wellington KS KOA, we are helping other families create memories for their young campers."
"We want to provide our guests with a comfortable and safe place to spend the night as they travel or as a base camp if they want to explore the area," says Jodie. "We provide friendly service as well as clean bathrooms and showers. We wish to be a bright spot along the road. We're eager to assist campers any way we can. We hope to have families on vacation as well as snowbirds just passing through."
The owners of the Wellington KS KOA Kampground, Chad and Jodie Bartelson, are a perfect fit to take the reins from the campground's owners of 30 years, the Craig family. "We hope to bring back the family feel and great service they provided," says Jodie. Shirley Craig was able to attend our ribbon cutting ceremony with her son and daughter. We were also lucky to meet one of their previous campers recently, who shared many memories of their time here as custom harvesters while they were in town visiting Mrs. Craig and others in the area. We hope to create those memories and lifelong friendships with our guests."
In addition to owning the campground, Chad is also Director of facilities for the Kansas Star Casino. "We purchased the campground after driving by it daily while working at the local lumberyard. We could see the potential it had and thought meeting new friends on a daily basis would be fun and rewarding," says Chad.
Jodie's experience in bookkeeping, accounting and as a business education teacher gives the couple the expertise to stay on top of the latest business trends, while Chad's hands-on work keeps the campground facilities top-notch. "We are proud that all of our sites are brand new, level, and provide full hook ups. Also, our new restrooms and individual shower rooms are fantastic. We look forward to the GREAT times families will have fishing our stocked catch-and-release fishing pond," says Chad.
Prior to owning and managing the campground, Jodie enjoyed scrap booking, reading and watching NASCAR racing as well as volunteering in the community, especially with 4-H. Chad has been active in city government, enjoys woodworking and the PBR, as well as helping a local stock contractor.
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Campground Activities
Game Room Our game room includes air hockey, various game cube games and some board games are available. We have a book trading library as well.
Swimming Pool
Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. 9 am - 9 pm Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The entire pool is a 4 foot depth.
Horseshoes
Try your hand at horseshoes. We have the rules or create your own. It is all about having fun with family.
Local Attractions
Wichita Within 30 minutes (great day trips) Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place, Old Cowtown Museum, Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, Kansas Aviation Museum, Museum of World Treasures, Ulrich Museum of Art- Wichita State University, Wichita Art Museum, Coleman Factory Outlet Store & Museum
City of Wellington Family Aquatic Center
Late May - Mid August.
18-hole Wellington Golf Course
Wellington KS maintains a wonderful golf course which is open every day but Christmas. Transportation available if you don't want to disconnect or don't have a tow vehicle.
Countdown to Christmas
An annual arts & crafts show held at Memorial Auditorium, Wellington, KS.
November 19, 2011
Christmas in the Country - Oxford, KS
Christmas in the County is held annually the Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving. Santa usually makes an appearance as well as Surrey rides, holiday shopping and home tours of decorated houses. November 25 & 26, 2011. Come enjoy the small town holiday atmosphere.
Free Night May 12! Book Now!
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.
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.
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
Hot Deals
Delaware Travelers
Delaware is the only state from which we haven't had a camper. Offering 10% off your stay with us. May be used in addition to VKR 10%, but not with any other offers. Reservations must be made on online. Note C9 in the note section, discount given at check in.
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