agesilaus wrote:
Like all other CG's rates are based on location. A KOA in a rural area will be more expensive than a KOA in a resort area. In general KOA's maybe more expensive as a result of the franchise fee but there is uniformity, familiarity and minimum standards associated with the fee.
I believe you got that backwards: KOA in Bozeman outside YNP--%83/30 amp site. KOA outside Devils Tower: $69/night. KOA way outside the Black Hills $35
More accurate to say a KOA (or any other RV park) near a prime destination will be more expensive than one located in a lesser area.
KOA actually has 3 levels of parks; Journey (lower priced and fewer amenities located for travelers overnight or short stays during travel), Holiday (higher priced with more amenities located in more touristy areas), and Resort (typically highest priced with most amenities).