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.
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 right 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, located directly behind Lost Island Water Park and Adventure Golf and Go Karts. Stay in a Deluxe Cabin, RV, RV with Patio, or a tent site. Enjoy the on-site disc golf, 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, diesel and has an LP fill station at Bamboo Ridge Convience Store . When you stay at this KOA, you can get discount tickets for Lost Island Waterpark. and LOST ISLAND THEME PARK !! 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. Car tag must be displayed in 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 5-6, 2025
WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 5th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 6th 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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