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:

Nice big camp sights. Camp ground is very clean. Bathrooms, showers are clean. Pool is crystal clear. We stayed for a week in July. Definitely recommend. 7/31/2020

- Brian Banko on Google

Real nice campground, friendly people. 7/27/2020

- Bill Parker on Google

Great location. Nice clean campground. Best campground WiFi we ever had! 7/23/2020

- Gordon Rowe on Google

We stayed one week with you. The campground was very clean, as were the showers and bathrooms. It is a beautiful campground. Everyone we met were very friendly. 8/1/2020

Quiet campground with reasonably-sized sites. Within an hour drive from Traverse City or Mackinaw City. 8/1/2020

Last minute late check in waited for us to arrive 8/1/2020

Very good. Was able to get reservations at last minute. 8/1/2020

The site flooded 7/31/2020

Had a good stay. Campground is good location and office was friendly. Only bad thing was a grumpy visitor was trying to tell us we could not wash dishes in the sink that was there in the laundry room which was incorrect. 7/31/2020

Very quiet and peaceful stay. The facilities were clean and updated. 7/31/2020

Great place. Lots of room, good amenities and friendly staff. 7/29/2020

Very clean, super friendly staff, great facilities. 7/29/2020

Just a quick overnight on our way to the UP. Nice, clean, quiet campground. Friendly neighbors. 7/29/2020

Excellent facility. Extremely clean bathrooms and showers. Masks are required in all buildings according to Michigan executive orders but signs were not posted on building doors so there were campers that did not were masks. Staff was very cordial. 7/29/2020

Very clean and quiet campground. The pool was cold and you have to pay for/buy a wristband to use the activities (leap pad, miniature golf, trampoline). We’ve stayed at multiple KOA’s across the country and this was the first that charged extra for the activities. Otherwise... 7/29/2020

Clean. Close to everything. FRIENDLY, helpful staff! 7/29/2020

We were only there for two nights, three days. However the stay was wonderful, the owners accessible and we will surely return. 7/29/2020

Great campground, clean, quiet, and the staff are awesome. Wii be going back next year. 7/28/2020

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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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