Gaylord KOA Holiday Campground Blog

Staff Highlight: Melissa & Jesse

7/9/2025

Meet Jesse and Melissa, the Lead Work Camper Couple at the Gaylord KOA! Jesse and Melissa return to the Gaylord KOA for their second season and are leading the Gaylord team, having been an integral part of the 2024 season. They got to start their season with an ice storm that resulted in an...

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Staff Highlight: Daniel & Victoria

7/9/2025

Meet Daniel and Victoria! This is Daniel & Victoria's third year with us, having started at our sister park, the Gaylord South/Bradford Lake KOA, for the 2023 camping season.  They are the dynamic duo behind the fun at the Gaylord KOA! As the campground’s Activity Coordinators, they bring energy,...

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Staff Highlight: Dean & Patti

7/3/2025

Meet Dean and Patti, two of the friendly faces you’ll see around the Gaylord KOA! Full-time RVers for the past three years, this adventurous couple hit the road with a bang - starting their trip off with an unforgettable three-month journey through the American West. Along the way, they explored 14...

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Fish ON! Fall Fishing and Hunting in Northern Michigan

11/2/2023

Looking to visit Northern Michigan this fall?  Eager to get outside as the weather turns crisp and cool? Use our Winter Cabins as your Basecamp this Fall! The Gaylord KOA is excited to announce that we have Deluxe Cabins available for the fall and winter season!  We wanted to meet the needs of those...

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Check Out Michigan's Spectacular Fall Foliage!

10/10/2023

Yellow and orange and red, oh my!  Michigan is a state renowned for its stunning natural beauty, and there’s no better time to witness its charm than during the fall season. As summer fades away, Michigan transforms into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, making it a prime destination for...

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Mushrooming in Gaylord MI

9/27/2023

After a long cold winter, warm spring rains are a welcome sight in Northern Michigan. Not only do they mark the upcoming camping season, they also forecast another type of outdoor lover's activity: Mushroom hunting! Morel mushrooms usually pop up in May, though they can be found well into June. Look...

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Summer Doesn't Mean the End of Camping Season!

9/25/2023

As summer bids us farewell and the days grow shorter, many campers pack away their gear and wait for warmer weather to return. However, dismissing camping during the fall season means missing out on a world of adventure and unique experiences. In this blog post, we’ll share five reasons why summer...

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New Cabins Coming Soon!

6/5/2023

Our new deluxe cabins have just been delivered! These cabins have two bedrooms, and will sleep up to seven people. They are also equipped with a full kitchen and bathroom. Our team is working on getting them setup and building decks for them with the hopes of having them ready to rent in two weeks....

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Here comes the sun!

2/3/2023

Ah, the anticipation of spring! For many of us, this time of year brings joy as we begin to anticipate warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and more time spent outside. At the campground, this anticipation is especially strong as we get ready to break out the camping gear and head outdoors.Welcome...

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Fall Up North

8/18/2022

Who doesn’t love Fall? It’s almost time to break out your favorite hoodie and head Up North to see the breathtaking Fall foliage. Mid-September to early October is the perfect time to catch peak Fall colors in Northern Michigan. With crisp cool weather, it is the perfect time of year to spend the...

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Pick Up America!

6/21/2019

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 picking up trash where ever you find it.  We all need to help in this quest to clean up our towns, counties, states etc.  Let's all...

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