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Buy a Kampgrounds of America Franchise

Kampgrounds of America (KOA), founded in 1962 by Dave Drum in Billings, Montana, pioneered the modern campground franchise after a single site’s success near Yellowstone drew crowds seeking showers, stores, and RV hookups. Now the world’s largest privately owned campground network with 500+ locations across the U.S. and Canada—over 80% franchised—it caters to tents, RVs, cabins, and glamping with amenities like pools, dog parks, KampK9 pet areas, and themed events. This family-friendly model hosts 8M+ camping nights yearly, blending nostalgia with innovations like online reservations and Journeyer Rewards loyalty. Owned privately since 1979 by financier Oscar Tang, KOA thrives on franchisee autonomy amid RV/boomer travel booms, offering recession-resistant lifestyle businesses in the $10B+ outdoor hospitality sector.

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Why buy a Kampgrounds of America Franchise?

KOA’s iconic branding drives 90%+ occupancy peaks, low overhead post-buildout, and evergreen demand for nature getaways, enabling lifestyle wealth in booming experiential travel.

Kampgrounds of America Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $15,000 - $45,000

    • Initial Investment

      $109,000 - $16,421,775

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      8%

  • Training & Support

    • 14.5-32.5 hours on the job training

    • 12 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Kampgrounds of America – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    KOA provides site development loans, marketing via national campaigns/apps, operations training, and peer networks; ongoing tools include revenue software, quality audits, and supply deals. Flexible standards allow customization while ensuring brand consistency for quick profitability.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Top-ranked in Entrepreneur Franchise 500 outdoor category; praised for 60+ years innovation and 2023 growth awards; Franchise Business Review satisfaction leader among campgrounds. They were also recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  3. Industry / Market

    U.S. camping/RV sector grows 8-10% to $12B+ by 2025, fueled by millennials/families, glamping trends, and 14M+ RVs—resilient via affordable escapes.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Outdoor enthusiasts with hospitality experience and land access; suits families/retirees valuing seasonal flexibility, community events, and multi-generational legacy.

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