Thompson / Grand River Valley KOA Holiday Blog
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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.
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.
Located only 4 miles off Route 90 Exit 212/Route 528. Take 528 South 2 miles to Ledge Rd. Head east 2 miles; the campground is on the left. The road is dirt for about a mile.
If you would like to stay off dirt as much as possible. Take 528 South past Ledge Rd. Take the roundabout in the Thompson Square and head east on Thompson Rd. Take a left on Ledge Rd. at the bottom of the hill. You will still be on dirt but for a much shorter amount of time... less than 1/4 mile.
Do you smell that? It’s the time of year when the air gets a bit or crisp, leaves start changing and smells of spice, apples and pumpkins feel the air. Yep, it’s Fall, and it’s one of our favorite times of year.
While summer winds down, camping only gets better. Cooler temperatures promise comfortable days and nights spent warming up by a campfire. There’s still time to make great memories together this year. To help, we’ve put together some of our favorite camping Fall recipes. Bon a Petit!
S’More Basics
It wouldn’t be Fall without pumpkin everything…even s’mores! This is a simple take on our favorite camping treat.
Ingredients Needed:
Take a left-over pumpkin pie (or buy one if you are looking for ease!) a pumpkin pie, cut pie into small squares, place square on graham cracker, stack roasted marshmallow and chocolate and top with graham cracker. It’s that easy…and very tasty!
Campfire Chili Lasagna
Is there anything better than warming up to a heaping bull of chili? This easy recipe is sure to warm you up without letting you down. Use your Dutch Oven to make this over the fire.
Ingredients Needed:
Brown hamburger and drain. Drain all liquid from cans into a measuring cup, adding water to get to the amount called for to make Hamburger Helper. Add the Hamburger Helper spice packet and noodles, cook for 10 minutes in a slow boil. Add black olives, corn and red beans and cook covered for 5-7 minutes. Add chili beans and cook on low until noodles are done. Top with cheese and onions.
Pigs in a Sleeping Bag
Okay, okay, a bit of spin on the traditional Pigs in a Blanket, but we promise this will become a common request from your family camping.
Ingredients Needed:
Separate cinnamon rolls. Unroll first layer of rolls and insert cooked bacon, reroll over bacon pinching the dough together to seal it up. Bake for about 15 minutes, watching to make sure the tops are golden brown. Make even more a taste of Fall by incorporating Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls instead.
Fall is fantastic for camping at Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Holiday. These quick recipes will be a sure hit to make your trip even better. Enjoy!
Baked Apples
While s’mores are the traditional go-to camping desert, this recipe may make you want to leave your marshmallows at home!
Ingredients Needed:
Core each apple leaving the bottom intact. In the core, add a pat of butter and a tablespoon of brown sugar. Top with caramels, cinnamon candies or other ingredients to taste. Wrap each apple in aluminum foil and place on coals, rolling every five-minutes. Cooking time varies with heat, typically takes about 20-minutes to bake.
Campfire Bourbon Cider
Looking for something a little stronger than apple cider? We’ve got you covered. This drink is sure to warm you up while calming you down after a long day on the road.
Ingredients Needed:
Heat cider, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a large crockpot or pot. Do not boil. When hot, add bourbon and stir. Add a cinnamon stick to each glass after pour.
Enjoy the delicious tastes of fall during your stay at any RV Sites, Deluxe Cabins, or Tent Sites at Thompson / Grand River Valley KOA Holiday. Make your reservation today.
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