Fancy Gap / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA Journey Blog
Virginia's Campground of the Year is ready to welcome you! Come see us!
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From 52 follow our signs, we are just 100 yards from Blue Ridge Parkway
From I-77 just 1 mile off Exit 8 go west approximately 100 yards (sign on left), turn left onto Pottery Drive. Go to the end of the road, turn left and go 0.9 mile, KOA will be on the right.
We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news from the mountains of Virginia!
Fancy Gap KOA Journey has been recognized with two incredible honors:
2025 KOA ICON Awardee
Virginia’s Campground of the Year (2025) by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association
Representing the Commonwealth of Virginia with this recognition is a tremendous honor, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to showcase the hospitality, beauty, and camping experiences that make our mountain campground so special.
The VRLTA Campground of the Year Award recognizes outstanding leaders in Virginia’s tourism and hospitality industry. Each year, winners are selected from hundreds of nominees across the state who demonstrate exceptional performance, service, and leadership in their field.
Receiving this recognition highlights the dedication and hard work that go into creating an unforgettable camping experience for every guest who visits Fancy Gap KOA Journey.
The KOA ICON Award, presented by Kampgrounds of America, Inc., recognizes the top 10% of KOA campgrounds across North America for exceptional guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and strong engagement with the KOA brand.
Recipients are evaluated using performance metrics, including:
Guest satisfaction and loyalty scores
Operational excellence
Year-over-year growth
Engagement with KOA programs that enhance the camping experience
These awards highlight campgrounds that consistently go above and beyond to deliver memorable stays for campers and travelers.
We want to extend a huge thank you to Kampgrounds of America, Inc. for this recognition and for their continued partnership.
Being part of the KOA family allows us to connect with campers from across the country and share the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with travelers who are exploring America’s great outdoors.
We are incredibly proud to represent the KOA brand here in Virginia and look forward to the next 10 years of welcoming campers to our mountain home.
While awards are exciting, the heart of Fancy Gap KOA Journey will always be the people who stay with us.
To our amazing camping family:
Thank you for continuing to visit, celebrate with us, and create unforgettable memories here in Fancy Gap. Your smiles, stories, and traditions are what make this campground such a special place.
From returning campers who visit every year to first-time travelers discovering our little corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains, each of you plays a part in the story of Fancy Gap KOA.
If you’re planning a Blue Ridge Mountain getaway, we invite you to come experience why Fancy Gap KOA Journey has earned these incredible honors.
Located just minutes from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, our campground offers beautiful mountain views, family-friendly activities, and the welcoming atmosphere that campers have come to love.
We would love to welcome you to Fancy Gap and show you why this award-winning campground has become such a special destination for so many families.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
