Onawa / Blue Lake KOA Holiday

Had booked this two night several months in advance as part of our four month RV adventure to Alaska and back. Been on the road for five hours today - this included a stop at Porter Sculpture Park in Montrose, SD. Nice to pull in, have a quick check in, then lead to a nice pull through site along the water. The Park was estimated to be half full - small shop but it was well stocked, dog park, playground, strong wifi (we tested but then used our Starlink) and the bathrooms were clean. Our site had a picnic table and fire pit, plus FHU. There is a State Museum directly across the river that also offers RV Camping. This KOA was a nice stay and cost wise very reasonable.

We arrived after office hours, 8:30p, but not to worry because staff had our reservation ready and waiting with all the info we needed for our stay. The bathrooms were clean, our tent site was right along the lake, the grounds were clean and quiet. We got a very restful night of sleep here. Thanks so much!

This KOA is one of my favorite campgrounds to visit. The lake is beautiful, pool is clean and nice, and the campground overall is well maintained. Staff is very kind and the store is nicely well stocked. One day they brought in goats you can feed which was great for kids and the adults loved it too. Very peaceful and quiet which is great after a long day of driving. If you’re looking for a place to stay along the way to another destination or a simple, relaxing place to camp. I’d say this is a very good option for you.

Onawa / Blue Lake KOA Holiday in Iowa is just off I 29 below Sioux City. There are 2 to 3 bars Internet through cellular and moderate Wifi at the KOA. Sites are very close to one another with septic only feet from neighboring table. They place campers side by side even though plenty of other sites are available.  There were a lot of shade trees but also plenty of mosquitos.

Update: I find it funny you call me a liar when you have still yet to call me. Your response shows that you don’t care if the traveling customer has a good experience or not. I should’ve read the reviews before I booked your location. I won’t be making that mistake again. We rented for an overnight in our way thru to Wyoming in July 3rd. At 10:30 pm we realized the 20 amp electric didn’t work and we have proof because our neighbor who is friends with the owner tested it with his tester. I called the emergency after hours line 3 times & they did not call me back. We have a Cpap machine that needs electric. The neighbor let us use his electric but we could only plug in the Cpap machine & not our fans. The manager refused to talk to me on 3 separate occasions when I called into the office. The young man on the phone that I spoke to assured me he gave her my cell#. He said that she insisted my electric worked as she checked it. Her office is being run by a bunch of well mannered kids but they are still kids & not management. When I called KOA headquarters they put in a contact request. She still hasn’t called me back. The bathrooms were dirty. Mouse droppings were all over the bathroom counters. I’m very dissatisfied & disappointed in this KOA. They should not be allowed to be part of the KOA organization who has higher standards.

We stayed here in a 34 foot fifth wheel for one night four adults and four dogs. We had no problem with the park itself. It is considered a KO a holiday and the setting was nice and peaceful. Our complaint and it is a huge complaint is with the young lady, at check-in Who I believe might be the manager, her attitude, her personality, and lack of consideration to her guests. We have been on a road trip for approximately 35 nights out of the 35 nights we have used KOA‘s for 32. We had ordered a part from Amazon to be delivered upon our arrival. We had the delivery receipt and a picture of the delivery itself. Her attitude was what can I tell you it is not here. My husband asked if there could have been another spot it was delivered and she answered. Yes they had another post office box offsite, and she would contact them to see if in advertently it was sent there. She told Jerry the owners would check the other box and see if it was delivered. The next morning before leaving, he went back in to see if she had checked. She acted as if she had no idea what he was talking about and once again was rude and condescending having a little chitchat with a friends of hers in the office. At this point, Jerry asked did the owners go and check and she said , “ I told you the package is not here “It is amazing after reading some of the other negative comments that someone with this demeanor would be left to be in charge of a lovely KOA. We are people from the south and never never condemn anyone who does not deserve to be written about, but her attitude and personality to paying guest is truly a misfortune to the KOA name I also find it very odd that after staying at 30 some KOA‘s we never received the email to give this particular KOA a review. I am wondering if they come from the site itself or from the international web something to think about! After reading some of the reviews, I see that many of them were answered. It would be really nice if she took the time to answer this review and let us know why we impose upon her day!

This KOA is one of my favorite campgrounds to visit. The lake is beautiful, pool is clean and nice, and the campground overall is well maintained. Staff is very kind and the store is nicely well stocked. One day they brought in goats you can feed which was great for kids and the adults loved it too. Very peaceful and quiet which is great after a long day of driving. If you’re looking for a place to stay along the way to another destination or a simple, relaxing place to camp. I’d say this is a very good option for you.