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mowermech
Explorer
Sep 23, 2019

KOA, Cody, WY

Spent two nights at the Cody KOA last weekend. Tried to save a few bucks by getting a "regular" site instead of the "Deluxe" site. I won't do that again! Some of the "regular" sites looked to be OK, but the one we got was not even close to level, and the sewer connection was too far away. Since I did not want to buy another hose, when it came time to leave I had to back up the coach to dump the tanks. It appeared the "deluxe" sites were somewhat better; closer to level, and longer. Still have to park carefully to ensure the hose(s) will reach, but doable.
Other than those two minor annoyances, it was a great place. Very nice little store, loaded with "touristy" stuff. Since it was near the end of the season, all that stuff was 50% off, some at 75% off! Friendly staff, military discount (as retired military, that is important).
I allowed my KOA card to expire, and for a short term stay didn't renew it. Renewal is now $30, and the savings for 2 nights at the end of the season wouldn't be worth it. Perhaps next year...
  • mleekamp's avatar
    mleekamp
    Explorer
    Sep 23, 2019
    We stayed at Absaroka Bay RV park in Cody... All sites were pull thru and level and FU.

    We paid 40 or 41 a nite in 2015. I thought the KOA was like 20 bucks more per nite...but that was 2015.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 23, 2019
    Some KOAs need to get real with their prices and what they are offering.
  • longdrive's avatar
    longdrive
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2019
    Lwiddis wrote:
    Some KOAs need to get real with their prices and what they are offering.


    It does depend on what kind of KOA your staying at.
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2019
    Some KOAs need to get real with their prices and what they are offering.

    Applies to ALL campgrounds, chain or private.
  • Horsedoc's avatar
    Horsedoc
    Explorer II
    Sep 27, 2019
    We do not use KOA unless there is nothing else available. Have been treated badly twice in Cherokee ("we are really sorry, it was an exchange student working the summer - come on back") We did and they put us in an almost swamp. Rained and we were sitting in a huge puddle.
    On the road we got stuck beside a dog kennel and barking was BAD. I know these are all franchise operations and each CG is different, but I continue to encourage people to stay away from KOA Cherokee NC
  • CFerguson's avatar
    CFerguson
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2019
    I've never seen a KOA that could compete with other CGs in the area on price, even after their "discount". But I don't travel with kids and others obviously put a price on KOA's "amenities".
  • olfarmer's avatar
    olfarmer
    Explorer II
    Sep 30, 2019
    I agree, I try to avoid KOA, we just returned from a 16 day, 2500 mile round trip. Stayed at 2 KOA camps and they were the highest priced we encountered with only fair camp sites. One would have been OK except I had to raise the front wheels off the ground to get level.
  • donut_dave's avatar
    donut_dave
    Explorer
    Oct 12, 2019
    plus if you are only there for a day or two they will stick you way up front near the highway and jam you in like a sardine. fortunately we had 'nice' neighbors.

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