Springfield / Route 66 KOA Holiday Reviews

Was in Springfield for a bowling tournament and stayed at the KOA for 4 nights 5 days. Great stay, wifi and camp hosts. Would highly recommend this KOA.

This campground had a good layout, clean and nicely kept. The office was closed before dark. I chose a tent site from the registration book. The sites for tents were very nice and adjacent to the fence on perimeter of property. They were flanked by trees and shrubs which gave a privacy buffer between those sites. There was an outside kitchen/dining awning nearby with tables for dining. The showers/bathroom inside that building were very nice, modern and roomy. Shower wasn't used for the one night so cannot comment on water pressure. I forgot the propane for my Coleman so I tried using the outside stove which had an empty canister under countertop. When an attendant was stopped and asked by a man at RV next to it he was told that someone had stolen a canister of propane before. Maybe that is why they didn't care to keep it full? I expressed disappointment with the lack of usage which should be part of what amenities available for $45. She understood my frustration and was kind. I asked if it could be a reduced price and this acting manager said she'd have to speak to the owners and it could be a while and I'd have to wait. It was left that I would be called with the answer (she didn't attempt a call to ask them on the spot but merely said they couldn't be contacted so fast) so I left $20 bill with her in good faith until I am answered stating it was worth at least that for a safe place to stay. She said that I could just not pay but I would be asked not to come back. I thought this was extremely odd. I would pay with CC over phone if they decide no, no discount. I am still waiting for a call today, following day. When asked if I should have cash receipt she said she couldn't give me a receipt for it because it was "an incomplete transaction" so I left my number for a call but haven't received one as yet. Additionally - for the bathroom building had a very bright light pointed, shining toward direction of my site. I noticed when I had awoken to "go" outside. I have stayed at other KOA before for as much as two weeks at one in Tennessee and happy to have paid full price happily but between the really bad train noise and lack of full amenities to be provided I felt a discount was in order. Update: no problems at desk when I called. Lady that snswered said my name was not in system and owe nothing. If noise bothers you, not good for tent camping. I didn't realize practically on a train track. I trusted a referral from a business in Springfield and needed to get somewhere for the night before dark.