Welcome To Our Neck Of The Woods!
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
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
Directions
We are situated BETWEEN I-71 exits 131 & 140 approximately 8.5 miles off the interstate. Your GPS may instruct you to take one of the other many routes but we have found that the routes below are the shorter with less turns.
Headed North on I-71 (from Columbus): Take exit 131 (we are 8.5 mi off this exit). Turn RIGHT off exit onto 36/37, get into left turning lane. LEFT onto Wilson Rd. (across from Burger King). Never turn again (8.50 mi) until you reach PORTER CENTRAL RD. where you will turn RIGHT. SPECIAL TRAVEL NOTES: (1) This is a busy exit. If you notice it's busy and it's rush hour, stay on I-71 and just go up to exit 140. (2) Wilson Rd. becomes 656 when you cross over 61 (3) Your GPS may instruct you to go through Sunbury, which is correct but is a longer route.
Headed South on I-71 (from Cleveland): Take exit 140. LEFT onto St. Rt. 61 for 5 miles. LEFT onto 656 for 2.5 miles. RIGHT onto Porter Central Rd. SPECIAL TRAVEL NOTES: GPS will instruct you to take Chambers Road, which has a COVERED BRIDGE with height limit of 8' 10". If your rig doesn't fit, go past Chambers and on up to either: 521 (left on 521 then left onto 656) or 656 (left on 656) to Porter Central.
General Campground Information
RV & TENT SITES
One nights deposit is required to reserve your spot. Must be 18 to reserve.
CABIN RENTAL
Requires 1 night's rate to reserve. Check in is 2PM check out time is 12 NOON. Unfortunately there is no early or late check out for the cabins.
FIREWOOD
2. Firewood is for sale in general store for $5 per bundle with a handle for easy lift & carry. We will also deliver!
3. Our firewood is kiln dried and bark free for easy startup and long burning!
GOLF CARTS
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
2. Cabin Check in 2-9. Check out 12
3. Early check-in & late check out are based on availability. Inquiries and arrangements should be made in the camp store on the day in question and may not be pre-arranged.
4. Early check in fee is $10 and may check in as early as 10:00 a.m.
5. Late check out is $20 and may check out as late as 5:00 p.m.
6. Sorry- No early check-in or late departure for cabins
DEPOSITS
2. The deposit will be charged at the time of reservation.
3. The deposit is deducted from the amount owed.
VISITORS
Visitors may not bring pets into the park, they must exit the park by 9pm.
PETS
If you have even a small doubt about your dog's behavior towards strangers or camping, please reconsider bringing them camping.
Limit 2 dogs. Additional dogs please inquire at time of reservation. Additional charges may apply.
Cabins are charged for each dog per night.
Must be on a leash or contained at all times (except in our Bark Park).
No leashes over 6ft.long. When tied up at site, dog may not be able to reach past 10 feet to road.
Pets must be picked up after-even at your site.
Dogs that are barking constantly or aggressive may be asked to exit the park. Please don't bring your pet if you think they may ruin someone else's relaxing weekend!
No dogs tied up outside when you are not there.
No dogs inside buildings or on playgrounds
REFUNDS
2. Sunbury/Columbus KOA is a privately owned campground and we reserve the right to remove any guest or revoke privileges at any time with no refund to maintain the peace and relaxation of our family campers.
PAYMENTS
2. Personal Checks: Are not accepted at time of check in but will be accepted up to one week prior to check in.
3. Forms of payment: Cash, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express
4. Tab System: For your convenience, use our pay-ahead tab system to use for each purchase during your stay.
5. ATM Machine located in General Store.
WORKOUT ROOM
ALCOHOL
must be covered (koozie, colored cup, thermal mug, etc.). No kegs permitted in the park.
2. Drunk, loud, obnoxious behavior, or fighting is never tolerated and in very rare cases, it would certainly be a reason why a guest would be asked to leave the park with no refund.
3. No kegs are permitted.
OUR SEASON
POOL HOURS
PROPANE
STORE HOURS
Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9-9
PROHIBITED
1. Fireworks, firecrackers or Chinese fire lanterns (the lanterns get caught in our trees!)
2. Guns of any kind (includes BB & paintball) or bows/arrows.
3. ATV's, dirt bikes, “utility” carts or mini motorcycles. You may have battery-operated toys or stand-up
scooters.
TRASH
RECYCLING: We do recycle! So leave your cans, glass and plastic separately at the end of your site.
QUIET TIME
Please respect your neighbors and other campers by using roads and pathways instead of cutting through campsites.
LAUNDRY ROOM HOURS
FISHING POND
Catch and Release ONLY. No minnows, buckets, or liners allowed.
No catching of frogs or turtles.
We sell night crawlers in the camp store along with poles, line, tackle, etc.
Expect to catch: Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, & Bass
CANCELLATIONS
2. CABIN cancellation outside of 14 days of check in date are refunded deposit less a $20 processing fee per cabin.
3. Campsite/Cabin reservation OR cancellation inside the two or fourteen days receives no refund of the deposit paid.
4. If no cancellation was made and you are a “No Show” on day of check in your site is forfeited – no refund.
5. Holiday weekends (Memorial, Independence, & Labor) are not eligible for any refund whatsoever.
6. So there are no misunderstandings as to when cancellation was made, we recommend cancelling via email. You will receive a cancellation confirmation via email which will be your “proof” of cancellation.
Unfortunately, even in cases of an emergency, we cannot refund or transfer deposits when a cancellation occurs without proper notice.
SECURITY
later than 11 p.m. no problem….just make prior arrangements with store clerk.
Security cameras are in use and placed throughout the park.
Security gate is closed at all times and needs a security code or card to enter park.
Campground representatives make “rounds” throughout the day and late evening to monitor sites.
Our phone is manned all night long. No matter what the time, you can call our office with any issue.
After hours call button located at front door of the General Store and rings directly to management.
911 emergency phone located outside of general store.
Delaware County Sheriff's office and Porter Township Fire all have a special security code and have access at all times to the park.
Exit gate stays in exit mode at all times.
COURTESY & CONDUCT
2. Please consider the neighbors around you by playing your music & outdoor televisions loud enough for your own site to hear. Of course both should be off during quiet hours.
3. Please respect your neighbors and other campers by using walkways instead of cutting through campsites.
PARKING, DRIVING, RIDING, FLOATING
2. All vehicles must be registered and have a KOA hangtag on the rearview mirror.
3. Golf carts are permitted. Effective 2018 ELECTRIC CARTS ONLY – NO GAS GOLF CARTS
4. Overnight guests bringing in their own golf cart pay $5.00 per golf cart per night. Remember, NO GAS.
5. Golf cart drivers must have a valid driver's license – this is enforced.
6. No “utility” type vehicles allowed.
7. Canoes and kayaks are FREE. Pedal boats may be rented. You may bring in your own small boat as well.
8. All kids must wear a life jacket while on pond.
9. If your child requires a life jacket in our pool, please bring your own. We have a limited number for boat use only. Life vests for sale in camp store.
RESERVATIONS & OCCUPANCY
2. Reservations can be made by phone, online, in person
3. Reservations are suggested, we have limited number of sites that book up fast
4. All cabins have a 2 night minimum both weekday & weekends
5. Campsites have a 2 night minimum on weekends June, July, August
6. Both cabins and campsites have a 3 night minimum on holiday weekends
7. Site rate includes one family consisting of 2 adults & up to 3 children under 21
8. Number of adults beyond 2 will incur additional charges Number of children beyond 3 will incur additional charges
9. To ensure peaceful experience & prevent overcrowding, no more than 7 people to a campsite
10. Our sites are to be used by 1 family and 1 camping unit. We cannot accommodate extended family in additional camping units on a site
11. Must be 18 years of age to rent a campsite. Must be 21 years of age to rent a cabin
12. Specific site choices are not always guaranteed
Meet Your Hosts
It's ALL about family!
Sunbury/Columbus KOA (Formerly Autumn Lakes) has been owned and operated by the Hanawalt family since September of 2000. Each area of the business is headed up with pride by a family member. Our oldest daughter, Haley, is our operations manager for the campground. Macy our middle daughter is in charge of food preparations, Chip our youngest son helps with deliveries and Tyson, our son in law, is coming on full time in the 2019 season. Our children and now grandchildren have grown up here and we hope yours do too!
