Gaylord, Michigan Campground

The Gaylord KOA will be your perfect base camp as you explore everything that Northern Michigan has to offer!

Located on the 45th parallel, the Alpine Village of Gaylord has unique shops, wonderful restaurants and world class golf. There are many lakes in the area for fishing and trails for hiking and biking, such as The Iron Belle Trail and the North Central State Trail ,from Gaylord to Mackinaw City. Take a day trip to Mackinaw City, Thunder Bay Underwater Preserve or the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. In season, go hunting for tasty morel mushrooms. Also, enjoy several festivals in the area, including Alpenfest and Big Ticket Festival! After a great day of sightseeing, come back and relax! The kids can go swimming in the heated pool or play on the two playgrounds. Check out our activity area with our Trampoline Jump Shot and Jump Pad! Play mini golf, horseshoes, shuffleboard, volleyball or rent banana bikes or 4 wheel pedal carts! Your furry friends will love our Camp K9 Bark Park! You will enjoy the cable TV and you can stay in touch using the exceptional FREE Wi-Fi. The Gaylord KOA is located in the heart of the Gaylord Golf Mecca with many golf courses to choose from. This KOA is big rig friendly!

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
120' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (5/22 - 9/7)
Propane ($)
Mini Golf ($)
Firewood ($)
Bike Rentals ($)
Dog Park

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What Others Are Saying

Overall Camper Rating:

Everyone was friendly and helpful during our stay. The cabin was clean and ready at check in. Showers and restrooms were clean. Definitely would stay at again! 7/6/2020

- Amie LaRue on Google

Beautiful, peaceful, employees are kind, love this place! 7/5/2020

- tara O'Brien on Google

This was our 5th visit. Love this campground. Great location, beautiful, clean park and super staff. The Costellos 6/30/2020

- Donna Sauve on Google

Very clean and well run campground. The owners are very nice and always make sure your stay is enjoyable. I will be coming back again next year 7/10/2020

Really liked how they escort you to your site and help you line up to hookups 7/10/2020

A very clean and well run park. They were helpful and had a nice drive through site ready for our one night stay. 7/10/2020

My family of four stayed in a cabin at the Gaylord KOA for two nights. We were greeted with smiling faces and kindness, the cabin was great. The park was clean, quiet, and had so much for us to do to keep busy and happy -- even in the heat... 7/10/2020

Easy check in, clean campsite and facilities. 7/9/2020

We had a great time. The staff that are there are Friendly and great. We will he going back soon. 7/8/2020

Very nice people,and very clean 7/8/2020

Very peaceful and clean!!! The owners are very down to earth! 7/8/2020

Clean campground, friendly staff. Nice location close to beach and town! 7/8/2020

Always a pleasure to camp here. Staff is friendly, ready to help and make sure you are well taken care of. Clean restrooms, respectful of social distance. 7/8/2020

Our stay was amazing, this was our 2nd stay at Gaylord and can’t wait to keep coming back. 7/8/2020

Dave and Georgeanne are always on top of what is happening in the park. They are very friendly and do their best to make everyone feel safe and welcome. 7/7/2020

Wonderful site, friendly staff. No issues. 7/7/2020

Clean polite staff 7/7/2020

Clean, quiet, nice place. However, they don’t allow more than one vehicle at a site. Our site was huge and could have easily supported a second vehicle, which would have been nice for accessibility... 7/7/2020

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KOA Holiday Campgrounds

Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio™ and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.

KOA Holidays Feature:

RV Sites with a KOA Patio™
Deluxe Cabins with full baths
Premium Tent Sites
Group meeting facilities

Latest Hot Deal

VKR Appreciation Weekend

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WHEN: September 18-19, 2020

WHAT: Value Kard Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 18 at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 19 for FREE*.

WHY: VKR Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for Value Kard Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.

*Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site per a VKR account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Not valid with other discounts.

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Campground Events

Farmers Market!

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May 23 - Oct 15, 2020

Shopping Under The Pavilion. Fresh flowers, fresh fruit, fresh veggies, baked goods and much much more when in season! Saturdays through June - July through October every...

May - Oct 23 - 15

Gaylord Downtown Sidewalk Sales!

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Aug 14 - 15, 2020

Everyone loves a great bargain and our downtown sidewalks will be filled with them August 14-15 Dozens of your favorite Gaylord shops will be taking their best deals outside...

Aug 14 - 15

Michaywe Arts & Crafts Fair

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Aug 14 - 15, 2020

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELEDMichaywé Arts & Crafts FairFRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUG. 14 & 15, 2020Friday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.As always, the Michaywé...

Aug 14 - 15

Gaylord Antiques & Collectibles Market

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Aug 22, 2020

Rain or shine, free admission, the annual summer Gaylord Antiques and Collectibles show. Call 989-858-0223 for more information.

Aug 22

Big Ticket Festival

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Sep 3 - 6, 2020

Experience 60 musical artists in 4 days at the Big Ticket Festival! This Christian rock festival brings family and friends together for concerts, activities and kids' games!

Sep 3 - 6

Thunder Over Waters

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Sep 6, 2020

Thunder Over Waters takes place the Sunday of Labor Day weekend (September 6th) in downtown Waters, Michigan! Activities include bounce houses & kid's games, parade, arts &...

Sep 6

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Local Area

Otsego County is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and hunters often pursue deer, bear, turkeys and numerous small game species. Licenses, as well as specific information on season dates, limits and rules are available from the Dept. of Natural Resources at its district office at 1732 M-32 West in Gaylord; 732-3541, and at numerous retailers where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

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Otsego County Sportsplex - Located at 1250 Gornick Avenue off South Wisconsin Avenue, 731-3546. The building is generally open all week, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

During daylight hours, the facility's Energy Outlet Park and outdoor fitness and playground area are open.

Ramp park on Wisconsin Avenue - features ramps for inline skaters, skateboarders and BMX bikes; picnic tables, too.

Wah Wah Soo County Park, on the northeast side of Otsego Lake, off Old 27 South - grills and picnicking with a buoyed swim area.

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We are located less than an hour from the impressive bridge connecting the upper and lower peninsulas. The bridge stretches 5 miles and provides a scenic drive to the upper peninsula.

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Spend the day on Mackinaw Island and enrich yourself and your family with history. You'll find it all; from Military to Commerce to the Who's Who of days gone by. Take a carriage ride around the Island or a bicycle tour. They also make some pretty good fudge on the Island too!

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Pick Up America!

Gaylord KOA Holiday has joined the Pick Up America campaign! We would like to ask all campers, RVers, and anyone who loves the outdoors to set a positive example by...

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