Gaylord KOA

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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!

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50 Max Amp
120' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (5/24 - 9/2)
Propane ($)
Mini Golf ($)
Firewood ($)
Bike Rentals ($)
Dog Park

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Beautiful setting. Lots of trees and space between sites. Well- maintained and super clean bath and showers and laundry facilities. Best KOA we have stayed at and we have been traveling for a month... 9/23/2019

- kathy aikin on Google

One of our favorite campgrounds. Large sites, clean bathrooms and staff that goes above & beyond all make for a perfect stay. Thank you!! 9/23/2019

- Jeanne Way on Google

This is definitely one of our favorite campgrounds. Very nice big sites, clean bathrooms and friendly, helpful staff. So thankful we were able to get in one last visit for the year... 9/22/2019

- 459jeannew on Trip Advisor

I thoroughly Enjoyed my stay at the KOA. It was clean and friendly. I stayed the whole summer. The only downside to the stay was it someways it is a little to restrictive and paying for guest is annoying. 10/22/2019

We had a great time! Friendly staff and lots to do in the area. 10/17/2019

Excellent experience!!!! 10/16/2019

very nice and peaceful. 10/16/2019

We are seasonal and stay there as the campground is always clean and the staff are very kind. They go up and beyond helping us and others. Like the quiet atmosphere. 10/16/2019

Very friendly hosts. Quiet, pretty area 10/16/2019

We were the last campers before they closed. Very quiet! Everyone on staff is so nice here. 10/16/2019

They stayed open late for us and filled our propane tank. Thank you! 10/15/2019

The staff and the campsite were both exceptional; however, the road leading into the campground, and inside the gates as well, was extremely rough and very much in need of grading. 10/15/2019

Had a great weekend. See you in the spring. 10/15/2019

The owners and staff were fantastic! My family will definitely return to the Gaylord KOA next season. 10/15/2019

We love the camping atmosphere, and always try to stay at a KOA when we travel. The cabin was neat and clean and very comfortable. 10/14/2019

It was great can’t wait till spring 10/14/2019

Beautiful. Loved it 10/14/2019

We have not camped for a couple of years and have missed going, but our experience is always great. They actually care about your family and miss not seeing you for a couple of years. The grounds and washrooms are super clean... 10/14/2019

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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

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WHEN: May 8-9, 2020

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 8th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 9th for just $20.

WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised from May 9 support the KOA Care Camps Trust which distributes more than $1 million dollars annually to support 125+ Care Camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org.

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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.

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.

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.

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...