KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
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KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
Directions to
Waterloo Lost Island KOA Campground
(Campers Check-in inside Bamboo Ridge Gas Station )
From the North: Take Highway 218 South . Turn right on East Shaulis . Take first right at roundabout LaPorte Rd) , KOA entrance will be on your left side..
From the West: Take Exit 230 off of Highway 20. Turn right to Hwy 218 . Take a left on East Shaulis Rd . Turn right again, follow till roundabout. Take first Right at roundabout (LaPorte rd) KOA will be on your left hand side.
From the East: Take Exit 71 A off of Highway 20 , take left to Hwy 218 . Turn right onto East Shaulis Rd . Turn right again, follow till roundabout. Take first right off roundabout ( LaPorte RD) KOA will be on your left.
From the South: Take highway 218 north to La Porte city exit. Stay in right lane. Turn right onto East Shaulis Rd at stop lights. Turn right again at next light. Follow to roundabout, take first right. ( LaPorte Rd) KOA entrance will be on your left side .
GPS: 42.447657... -92.317674
Discover a tropical getaway in the heart of the Midwest. This island-themed campground is located behind Lost Island Water Park and Adventure Golf and Go Karts. Stay in a Deluxe Cabin, an RV Site, an RV Site with Patio, or a Tent Site. Enjoy the KampK9 dog park, swimming beach, mining sluice and playground. During our season, you can rent kayaks, canoes, or Banana Bikes. This location has made-to-order food & pizza. We sell gasoline and diesel and have an LP fill station at Bamboo Ridge Convenience Store. When you stay at this KOA, you can get discount tickets for Lost Island Waterpark and LOST ISLAND THEME PARK! ( Check Island Websites for hours of operation) The South Hills Golf Course and Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo are just across the road. Jog or ride the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, wander through the Grout Museum District, or explore the Phelps Youth Pavilion/Waterloo Center for the Arts. Max pull thru: 100 feet. Private Campground! All Camper Visitors must be registered. Limit of 2 passes per site. The Car Tag must be displayed on the Vehicle.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
WHEN: September 10-11, 2027
WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 10th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 11th for FREE*.
WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.
* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.
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