Where We Are Now

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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Where to Next

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

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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

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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.

Rick

Rick

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 13:36

Kansas

Kansas

From Wikipedia

Kansas is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native Americans who lived along its banks. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Native American tribes. Tribes in the eastern part of the state generally lived in villages along the river valleys. Tribes in the western part of the state were semi-nomadic and hunted large herds of bison.

Kansas was first settled by Americans in 1827 with the establishment of Fort Leavenworth. The pace of settlement accelerated in the 1850s, in the midst of political wars over the slavery debate. When it was officially opened to settlement by the U.S. government in 1854 with the Kansas–Nebraska Act, abolitionist Free-Staters from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri rushed to the territory to determine whether Kansas would become a free state or a slave state. Thus, the area was a hotbed of violence and chaos in its early days as these forces collided, and was known as Bleeding Kansas. The abolitionists prevailed, and on January 29, 1861, Kansas entered the Union as a free state, hence the unofficial nickname "The Free State."

By 2015, Kansas was one of the most productive agricultural states, producing high yields of wheat, corn, sorghum, and soybeans. Kansas, which has an area of 82,278 square miles (213,100 square kilometers) is the 15th-largest state by area and is the 34th most-populous of the 50 states with a population of 2,911,505. Residents of Kansas are called Kansans. Mount Sunflower is Kansas's highest point at 4,041 feet (1,232 meters)

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 13:31

Iowa

Iowa

From Wikipedia

Iowa is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north.

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 13:17

Wyoming

Wyoming

    We traveled through Wyoming on our way to Colorado.  It won't be until next September until we visit again to see Yellowstone National Park.  (however, we will be camping in Montana)  We traveled across the state and stopped in Rawlins for a night.  The campground we chose for the night was picked because of its quirky 1960's sign.  As it turned out, the campground was great and Wyoming is a beautiful state.  I'm looking forward to returning.

From Wikipedia

Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the western United States. The state is the 10th largest by area, the least populous, and the second most sparsely populated state in the country. Wyoming is bordered on the north by Montana, on the east by South Dakota and Nebraska, on the south by Colorado, on the southwest by Utah, and on the west by Idaho and Montana. The state population was estimated at 577,737 in 2018, which is less than 31 of the most populous U.S. cities including Denver in neighboring Colorado.[6] Cheyenne is the state capital and the most populous city, with an estimated population of 63,624 in 2017.

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 13:12

Utah

Utah

 From Wikipedia

Utah is a state in the western United States. It became the 45th state admitted to the U.S. on January 4, 1896. Utah is the 13th-largest by area, 30th-most-populous, and 11th-least-densely populated of the 50 United States. Utah has a population of more than 3 million according to the Census estimate for July 1, 2016. Urban development is mostly concentrated in two areas: the Wasatch Front in the north-central part of the state, which contains approximately 2.5 million people; and Washington County in Southern Utah, with over 160,000 residents. Utah is bordered by Colorado to the east, Wyoming to the northeast, Idaho to the north, Arizona to the south, and Nevada to the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico in the southeast.

Approximately 62% of Utahns are reported to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), making Utah the only state with a majority population belonging to a single church. This greatly influences Utahn culture and daily life. The LDS Church's world headquarters is located in Salt Lake City.

The state is a center of transportation, education, information technology and research, government services, mining, and a major tourist destination for outdoor recreation. In 2013, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Utah had the second fastest-growing population of any state. St. George was the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States from 2000 to 2005. Utah also has the 14th highest median average income and the least income inequality of any U.S. state. A 2012 Gallup national survey found Utah overall to be the "best state to live in" based on 13 forward-looking measurements including various economic, lifestyle, and health-related outlook metrics.

 

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 12:39

Montana

Montana

From Wikipedia

Montana is a state in the Northwestern United States. Montana has several nicknames, although none are official, including "Big Sky Country" and "The Treasure State", and slogans that include "Land of the Shining Mountains" and more recently "The Last Best Place".

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 12:30

Idaho

Idaho

From Wikipedia

Idaho is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. It borders the state of Montana to the east and northeast, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canadian border with the province of British Columbia. With a population of around 1.6 million and an area of 83,569 square miles (216,440 km2), Idaho is the 14th largest and 39th most populous of the 50 states. The state's capital and largest city is Boise.

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 12:27

Colorado

Colorado

      We finally made it to Colorado!  Our first stop was a small campground on Clear Creek right in the heart of Golden.  It was a perfect location to walk to town, to my niece's graduation from the Colorado School of Mines, and even to the Coors Brewery.  We had the opportunity to visit with friends in their home just a ways south of Denver.  The took us on a local tour of the area that included the Garden of the Gods.  Then we continued south to Trinidad Lake State Park.  I have nothing but good things to say about the park and its staff.  We spent a couple of days exploring the area.  We drove the "Highway of Legends" and spent some time learning about Trinidad's history, from the dinosaur archeology to the Santa Fe Trail, to the history of coal mining and brick making.  We also had a chance to visit the site of the Ludlow Massacre and learn it's history as well.

From Wikipedia

     Colorado is a state of the United States encompassing most of the southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. It is the 8th largest geographically and 21st most populous U.S. state. The estimated population of Colorado was 5,540,545 on July 1, 2016, an increase of 10.17% since the 2010 United States Census.

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 12:02

Washington State

Washington

     Now that we've parked our RV in Washington for a couple of years, it's time to admit that this is our home.  Like Oregon, Washington has the whole gambit of regions.  You'll find beautiful coastal beaches, dense forests of the Olympic Mountains, wooded islands in the Puget Sound, snow covered mountains of the Cascades, high deserts, and mountain forests along its eastern border. 

From Wikipedia

Washington, officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Named for George Washington, the first president of the United States, the state was made out of the western part of the Washington Territory, which was ceded by Britain in 1846 in accordance with the Oregon Treaty in the settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Olympia is the state capital; the state's largest city is Seattle. Washington is sometimes referred to as Washington State to distinguish it from Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 11:52

Oregon

OREGON

     Oregon was our home for a lot of years.  Since most of the campgrounds found on this site are campgrounds that we've personally have stayed in, I'm sure that we'll have more information on Oregon than most other states.  Oregon has such a wide variety of geography, that I've divided the state into regions.  With all this in our backyard sometimes I wonder why we are so looking forward to exploring the rest of the country. It's because, not only are we looking forward to seeing new landscapes across the country, we are looking forward to meeting new people.

From Wikipedia

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The parallel 42° north delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. Oregon is one of only three states of the contiguous United States to have a coastline on the Pacific Ocean.  

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 11:45

Nevada

Nevada

from Wikipedia

     Nevada is a state in the Western, Mountain West, and Southwestern regions of the United States of America. Nevada is the 7th most extensive, the 34th most populous, but the 9th least densely populated of the 50 United States. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada's people live in Clark County, which contains the Las Vegas-Paradise metropolitan area where three of the state's four largest incorporated cities are located. Nevada's capital is Carson City. Nevada is officially known as the "Silver State" because of the importance of silver to its history and economy. It is also known as the "Battle Born State" because it achieved statehood during the Civil War (the words "Battle Born" also appear on the state flag); as the "Sagebrush State", for the native plant of the same name; and as the "Sage-hen State". Nevada borders Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast and Utah to the east.

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