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We landed this afternoon at Ely KOA Journey, pretty much right in the middle of Nevada, elevation, 6500 ft. This is just a stop-over for a night, but it really is a nice campground. We plan to drive around this after and check out the town.

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From here we're heading north to Idaho. Our first stop is a place called Anderson Camp. We plan to spend a couple of days there so we can check out Shoshone Falls and what's left of Twin Falls

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Huntington/Fox Fire KOA

Our Visit

    We don't usually stop at KOA campgrounds, but this was the only campground in West Virginia along our route that worked without going too far out of our way.  The campground has long pull-through sites but they were very close together.

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If everyone would have parked their cars or trucks in line with their RV then it would have worked.  For some reason, they didn't.  After speaking with the camp host the prior night about two trucks that would need to be moved for me to pull forward to get out, both were still parked the next morning so we had to figure something else out.  I still had the dinghy attached and didn't want to disconnect to back out.  The large 5th-wheel a site over from me was also blocked by the same two trucks and frankly, our front in.  If I backed up some, then he could fit. (I was still on my jacks)  The folks on the other side of him parked their truck behind him half in his spot so he couldn't back out.  So I quickly got things stowed away, he backed up as far as he could so that I could pull forward in front of him and head out the wrong way up the street.  That worked, I hope that he got out as well.  

     Other than the tight sites, the campground was quite nice.  It had a sandy beach on one of the three ponds with large floating toys for kids to play on.  It had a few nice rental cabins along one of the ponds.  The tent sites were set up really nice and you could even rent sites that featured patios complete with furniture and a nice fire pit.  Overall the campground was pretty decent, better than other KOA's that we have visited.  It's a great one or two-night stop-over right off the freeway.  We would return if our travels bring us that way again.


Campground number one hundred nineteen. 
  • August 10, 2018 - 1 day
  1. Resort Information
  2. Their Description
  3. Amenities
  4. Policies .
  5. Rentals
Website:
  koa.com
Type: KOA
Address: 290 Fox Fire Rd, 
    Milton, WV 25541
Phone: (304) 743-5622
KOA burnedWELCOME TO THE BEST CAMPING IN WEST VIRGINIA. YES, WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR AND RV'ERS, CAMPERS, AND TENTERS ENJOY OUR FULL HOOK-UP SITES. WE ALSO HAVE SIX CABINS, BOTH RUSTIC AND DELUXE!
     Welcome to wild and wonderful West Virginia! This KOA is on the western edge of the state where Southern hospitality is still in fashion and every camper is a special guest. Enjoy the beautiful campground amenities and helpful staff. This KOA can accommodate any camping unit - from the smallest pup tent to the largest big rig. Drop-in for an overnight stay or plan your vacation for several days. The campground is conveniently located adjacent to I-64 in the western Metro Valley region of West Virginia between Huntington and Charleston. Plan a trip to local attractions such as the Blenko Glass Company or take an excursion to the Mountain Lakes region. Make this KOA your base camp to enjoy all the tri-state area has to offer. Max pull thru 80 feet. Your hosts: Brent and Sheila Andrews, owners.

 

General Information for our Campground

Huntington / Fox Fire KOA Holiday campground is open all year!  While we do close for special holidays, we are open all other days.  Our operating hours do change from season to season.  We are always open from 9 am until 6 pm during the winter, but stay open until 9 pm during the summer months. 

Check-in time is after 2 pm and check-out time is 11 am.  Our cabin registration times vary slightly to check-in after 3 pm and check out time of 11 am. 

We always encourage a campfire while staying at our park, it's just part of camping. We are restricted by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Forestry Department from the transportation of firewood across state lines, so we do ask that you not bring your own firewood from other states.  Firewood is for sale at the camp store for $5 per bundle.  There are a couple of retailers in town that sell firewood, but you have to go get it. 

Visitors of our camping guests are always welcome, however, there is a $7.50 charge for all visitors who utilize the campground facilities.  Visitors must check into the campground office and obtain a parking pass and determine where the appropriate parking is located.

Enjoyment of camping for all guests is required, please respect your neighbors by keeping any noise and volume to a minimum.   Official Quiet hours are enforced between 10 pm and 8 am.  Bicycle riding is prohibited after dark for everyone's safety!  Likewise, children must be on their respective campsite during quiet hours. 

We are proud to offer a very clean and refreshing swim lake with sandy beach.  While the beach and swim lake is a natural body of water, the fun comes with rules.  ALL swimmers, regardless of age or ability, must sign a waiver of liability.  Children must be signed in by a parent or guardian.  Once the waiver of liability is signed an armband is issued to each swimmer. Life jackets are provided in all sizes for any swimmer that goes past the shallow markers.  The large inflatable "toys" are located in the deep end of the lake and require life jackets to enjoy.  This year we will have the water trampoline again, the jungle-gym and the rocket for guest enjoyment.

Check-in, Check-out

We're excited to have you as our guest. Our check-in time is after 2 pm. Our check-out time is 11 am. This gives us a couple of hours to clean sites and pick up trash. Cabin check-in time is after 3 pm.

Guest Service Guide

Click and visit our online Guest Service Guide and find our local services and campground layout.
http://issuu.com/online_guest_guides/docs/huntington_fox_fire?e=3066431/5880379
  • 1 Bunk Bed Set-Single
  • 1 Full Sleeper Sofa
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Linens Provided
  • Full Bath with Tub and Shower
  • Full Kitchen
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Friendly

Save 10% at check out with a Value Kard Rewards membership.


Our Deluxe Camping Lodge is our largest accommodation available. Complete with all amenities and comforts of home. Additional cabins and campsites close by for others to join your outing.


DELUXE CABIN (W/ BATHROOM)

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  • 1 Bunk Bed Set-Single
  • 1 Full Sleeper Sofa
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Linens Provided
  • Full Bath with Shower
  • Partial Kitchen
  • No Pets Allowed

Save 10% at check out with a Value Kard Rewards membership.


Our newest addition to cabin accommodations! Cute and comfortable with the comforts of home. New and nicely decorated for a getaway for the two of you or the whole family. See photos & amenities.

2 ROOM CAMPING CABIN (W/O BATHROOM)

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  • 2 Bunk Bed Set-Singles
  • 1 Full Bed
  • Linens Available($)
  • No Kitchen
  • Pets Allowed($)
  • Handicapped Friendly

Save 10% at check out with a Value Kard Rewards membership.


Beautiful new log construction overlooking the reflection pond & barn. GR8 way to relax with kids or friends. Simple and cute great getaway with lots of things to do and have fun.


1 ROOM CAMPING CABIN (W/O BATHROOM)

VIEW FLOOR PLAN VIEW DETAILS
  • 1 Bunk Bed Set-Single
  • 1 Full Bed
  • Linens Available($)
  • No Kitchen
  • Pets Allowed($)

Save 10% at check out with a Value Kard Rewards membership.


Beautiful new log Cabin situated directly in front of the reflection pond. Pick up your fishing pole, sit in rocking chair or the front porch swing and enjoy all these cabins offer.

Monday, 20 May 2019 14:58

Birchbay RV Campground

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Birch Bay RV Campground

 

    We pulled into Birch Bay around eleven in the morning and fortunately I had looked at a satellite view of the campground and had a good idea of where I wanted to park. The campground is divided into two sections. The section on the entrance side is set up so that four campsites share the same utility post. So, to make everything work as designed, every other vehicle should pull forward into the site. This way the right side of each camper is open to an area with a picnic table and a fire pit, sharing the space with the people next to you. However, not everyone does this or can do this. If you had a trailer or a fifth-wheel, then you can’t pull forward into the site when there is another rig backed in front of you. So, this is problematic, some people wind up with no space to camp or they have to camp on the back side of their RV. In the other section of the campground, the pull-through sites are set up with just two campers on a utility pedestal and people do park every other vehicle facing the opposite way. The sites are long enough so that when I pulled into a site next to a 43-foot class A with my 40-foot coach, I couldn’t see the other RV out my left windows. The sites are also spaced so that there was more than 30’ between me and the RV sharing the common grassy area. The sites that were on the outside edge, where everyone backed in and spaced far enough that you could park two more RV between them. Finding a site in the second section was tough to do, I think most people settle for one in the first section and watch for people to leave so they can nab a better site in the second. We, fortunately, lucked into one of the pull-throughs (in the second section) between two nice couples. Because of the campsite and because of the people we made friends with, we would have loved to stay longer, however reserving sixty days in advance doesn’t allow much freedom in making changes.
      The campground is well maintained. There were the usual Thousand Trails amenities, pool, lodges, horseshoes, etc. On Saturday night, they had a live band play and they were pretty good. Our short stay here was just that, too short. We are looking forward to returning and keeping our fingers crossed to find a spot again in the second section when we do.

 

     Situated just a few miles south of the US/Canadian border, Birch Bay RV Resort offers convenience, fun, and a family friendly environment 365 days a year. For water-goers, a beautiful saltwater beach is located just a few miles away. There, visitors can enjoy swimming and splashing about, along with crabbing, clam digging, and oyster picking. For those seeking land activities, Birch Bay RV Resort has a bicycle and walking track perfect for soaking up the great outdoors.

     This Bellingham RV campground has much to offer. While there is plenty to do on site, guests are also encouraged to enjoy the bounty of activities off site. Shopping, dining, and entertainment options can be found in nearby Bellingham, while Blaine, Lynden, and Ferndale all offer small-town delights. Come and explore everything Birch Bay RV Resort has to offer. Book your trip today!
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