Association – KOA ‘Kampgrounds of America’

KOA is the most recognized campground franchise in the United States.  The bright yellow signs and employee shirts are a trademark that many camper look for while traveling.

KOA requires a standard of excellence from the campgrounds that bear their name.  A KOA campground should have clean and upgraded restroom facilities, many activities and a full range of amenities.  KOA has a wide range of programs for campers that frequent their facilities. Their KOA Rewards program (a membership that costs $24 per year) allows campers to earn points and save money by frequenting their campgrounds.  This membership is more than worth while if you plan at least 3 trips per year to a KOA.

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Association Review – Good Sam Club

Good Sam Club is an RV camping association.  The benefits of joining Good Sam include discounts at participating campgrounds (most campgrounds honor this discount) and a free subscription to ‘Highways’ magazine.  They also offer you discounts on insurance and emergency roadside assistance.  The Good Sam website offers an abundance of good information.

The reality is that the discount you receive at a campground from Good Sam is the same as  an AAA member, Senior Citizen, or practically any other discount you can think of.  Otherwise Good Sam is just trying to get you to sign up for one of their other services.  I have found that Good Sam follows through on what they say they will do, but all in all, I cannot find any real benefit to joining.

Perhaps you disagree and have found a Good Sam membership to be of great value – if so, please comment and let us know!

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