Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA Holiday General Information

RV & Tent Sites: Check-in 2pm / Check-out 11am
Cabins: Check-in 4pm / Check-out 10am

General Store / Registration Office Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-10pm
Dining Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-10pm
Water Park Hours: 8am-8pm
Laundry Hours: Open 24 Hours

Quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10pm-8am; however, please be courteous to your neighbors at all times.

The speed limit throughout the campground is 5 mph.

Golf carts, motorbikes, bicycles, and skateboards are to be operated between 8am and dusk only. Aimless buzzing of campsites will not be permitted. A 5 mph speed limit will be enforced. 5 mph for all vehicles in the park. All golf cart drivers MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE. This applies to all personal and rental golf carts. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Hours of Operation: Open from mid-May to mid-September. There are four 3-hour sessions available each day: 8am-11am, 11am-2pm, 2pm-5pm, and 5pm-8pm (weather dependent).
Orientation: 15 minutes before each session, there is a safety briefing that will be conducted by our on-site safety coordinator.
Occupancy: Maximum occupancy of parents and children per session is 70 people.
Passes: Guests and visitors must purchase a daily session pass for access to the water park.  Passes can be purchased here.

Rules:

• Glass containers are not permitted within the water park area.
  
• Children under 12 must wear life jackets in the water park.  Life jackets must be returned immediately after use.
  
• Diving off the sundeck or inflatables is strictly prohibited.
  
• No excessive alcohol or loud music is allowed in the water park.
  
• No trash or items should be left on the beach, sundeck, or any common areas.
  
• No parties are allowed, and no more than six people from any accommodation are permitted in the water park at any given time unless additional passes are purchased.
  

Firewood is available for sale in the general store.  $7.99 per bundle (5-6 pieces of wood) or $5.99 per bundle, when you purchase 3 or more bundles.  Taxes not included.

Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and Paddle Boats will need to be signed out before each use and when returned they will need to be signed back in with the safety coordinator. Children under 16 using kayaks, paddle boards, or paddle boats must be supervised by parents at all times. Life jackets are mandatory for all ages.  Paddles and life jackets must be returned immediately after use.

Traveling with a furry friend? We have a KampK9® onsite so they can stretch their legs. Pets must be on a leash outside of the dog park, and we ask owners to clean up after their pets. Your pets hate it when you leave, so please don't leave them at your campsite unattended. Due to health and safety regulations, pets are not allowed in any buildings, on the swim deck, or the beach area.

Running on generators is strictly prohibited.  Electricity is available at every site.

Visitors are gladly welcome but must register their vehicle at the office and obtain a parking pass and instructions on where to park. Visitors can not park at sites.  If your visitors plan on using our amenities then a fee may apply.  Please check with the front desk if you have further questions.

Place place bagged trash in the large dumpsters located around the campground for your convenience.

Campfires in designated pits only.

Here, nature's beauty is your backdrop for unforgettable memories and fun.

Micah Merrill, who leads Marion/Shawnee National Forest KOA Holiday, has an undeniable love for camping, the great outdoors, and his lake community. His enthusiasm for outdoor adventures shines through everything he does. Micah, together with his wife Michelle and their 10 children, cherish the sense of connection and family atmosphere that KOA camping offers to all guests.