Good Sam's vs. KOA

Dutch_12078 wrote:
Both GS and KOA give a 10% discount, but the KOA card is only accepted at KOA branded parks. The GS card is accepted at a much larger selection of parks. KOA parks also tend to be more expensive than other parks in the area, so the 10% discount just makes their pricing a little more competitive.

I'd agree with that. We use them for the times when we have the great-granddaughter with us. If she isn't with us, we only stay there if there's no other options in the area. They do tend to cost more than other comparable parks, not an urban legend in my experience.

Dutch_12078 wrote:
Both GS and KOA give a 10% discount, but the KOA card is only accepted at KOA branded parks. The GS card is accepted at a much larger selection of parks. KOA parks also tend to be more expensive than other parks in the area, so the 10% discount just makes their pricing a little more competitive.

The 10% is true. But we have stayed at many KOAs and found their rates competitive to other nearby RV parks of equal amenities. KOA actually has three levels of RV parks from the lower end fewer amenity parks designed more for quick 1-2 night stays (Journey parks), to mid priced parks with more amenities (Holiday parks), to higher end “resort” type parks more in destination areas (Resort parks).

Both usually close to a busy highway and that’s why I usually avoid both...card or no card.

rr2254545 wrote:

Dutch_12078 wrote:
Both GS and KOA give a 10% discount, but the KOA card is only accepted at KOA branded parks. The GS card is accepted at a much larger selection of parks. KOA parks also tend to be more expensive than other parks in the area, so the 10% discount just makes their pricing a little more competitive.

Not true on being more expensive - that is urban legend - they are priced competitive for the area

We have both cards - we stay at commercial parks 56% KOA 25% and government campsites 18%

So when I see a $10 difference in price between a KOA and another nearby park with similar sites I should just consider that an "urban legend"? For those that use them, certainly the additional amenities at some KOA's may be worth the extra cost, but not to those of us that don't use them. I'm a little old for bounce houses and such... ;)

Dutch_12078 wrote:
Both GS and KOA give a 10% discount, but the KOA card is only accepted at KOA branded parks. The GS card is accepted at a much larger selection of parks. KOA parks also tend to be more expensive than other parks in the area, so the 10% discount just makes their pricing a little more competitive.

Not true on being more expensive - that is urban legend - they are priced competitive for the area

We have both cards - we stay at commercial parks 56% KOA 25% and government campsites 18%

Both GS and KOA give a 10% discount, but the KOA card is only accepted at KOA branded parks. The GS card is accepted at a much larger selection of parks. KOA parks also tend to be more expensive than other parks in the area, so the 10% discount just makes their pricing a little more competitive.

I have had both. My vote would go to Good Sam. First, I believe you have many more campgrounds to choose from that give you the discount and those campgrounds have a wider variety of amenities allowing you to choose a lower-cost campground if you're not looking for a lot of bells and whistles. Second, Good Sam gives you discounts at more places, including Camping World.

KOA's, while generally very nice, tend to be on the more costly side. Not compared to the fancy resorts, of course, but on average, I believe more costly than "regular" campgrounds. When I had a KOA card, it was only good at KOA campgrounds, so pretty restricted in ability to use it.

My two cents. To some degree, the choice may be based on what a particular individual is looking for.

Ummm Neither. Passport America makes the most sense.