Reviews

Dawn Humphrey

We were so excited to be staying at this KOA, then we drove up. Website promotes many amenities and it’s listed as a KOA Holiday. Here’s the run down- Fishing pond is covered in moss and looks like a big oil slick is on top. No fishing for us tonight. Petting zoo is a miniature donkey, a goat, and a few geese. It’s very run down and pitiful looking. Pool is small but looks clean from afar. Patios are very nice but the way the lots are positioned. You sit on the patio and smell sewage from your neighbor. As others have mentioned, this should not be a Holiday KOA. Not even close. Lots are mowed and the patios could be nice if the smell outside wasn’t so bad. Feel very ripped off.

Jennifer M

So Nice, We Stayed Twice! We stayed here twice since it was a halfway point for our trip, and we will likely stay again the next time we're passing through the area. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The bathroom/shower facilities are kept very clean and well-stocked with toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels. We stayed in the tent area, which has lots of shade. The electric and water tent sites have a wooded area right behind them. Be aware the tent sites are in the section closest to I-40 and there is loud noise from the interstate traffic throughout the night. We did not have trouble sleeping (it ended up being like a white noise effect), but we wanted to mention it since some people might have trouble. The simple cabins are in the same area. The RV sites are a little farther back. The luxury cabins are the farthest away from the interstate and closest to the wooded area and trails leading to the lake shore. Food options are limited in the Checotah area. It's at least 20 minutes one way to drive to a restaurant. There is a Hunt Brothers Pizza location in the camp store, and they make the pizzas fresh to order that taste great. The staff will even deliver it to your site. It's about $13 for a 14-inch pizza. This is a good option if you didn't bring in your own food and don't want to drive far to pick up something. They also offer a breakfast pizza, which we tried and can recommend. The store closes at 6pm, so if you aren't arriving before then, you'll need to make other plans for dinner. The store (open 8am - 6pm) has pretty much anything you might need in a pinch - which is good because, like I mentioned, it's in the middle of nowhere. There is an entertainment center with a large TV, DVD selection, indoor and outdoor games, and a small give/take a book library. There is a small petting zoo, which is worth visiting. They have a cute goat, donkey, and some geese.

Robert Hunsaker

I started staying here several times a year since 2021 and I am trying to be objective, this will be my last visit. I won't comment on the road conditions since they have had a bunch of rain (first two days there it was almost non-stop) and the tractor is down but they are dangerously rutted for an RV. Manager greeted me and was very friendly, pizza was good and enjoyed that. Sites are not maintained, not mowed and no gravel on them so they are very ruted from the wheels. Branches are not picked up, trees need trimming and electrical hookup was sketchy. Staff would do better if they got off the golf carts and got onto a mower. I am used to staff checking in if they pass by if I was outside but not here. Lucky if you get a wave. Tried to talk to one young man and he simply smiled and kept walking. No WiFi, so either you bring movies or use your cellphone. Needs more help than time allows. I even offered to help mow because this was a favorite getaway spot for me. New owners and managers have a long way to go. Don't get fooled by the KOA sign because it does not hold up to KOA standards.

P Casey

The road getting into campground is in rough shape. The lady that checked us in was very nice and helpful. She told us to be careful where the road had washed out with all the rain and it was bad. She said they have had lots of rain the past few weeks so I can't complain about it needing mowing. It had rained the day we arrived but was nice the next day. No one worked on repairing the deep ruts in the roads. It looks like it could be a nice campground but has been neglected. Sites and roads need gravel. Our site was level. Probably would not stop here again

Jenna Miller

We have so greatly enjoyed our stay at this KOA each time we’ve been there. It is located in a beautiful setting with lovely trees and it is always super clean and tidy. We always stay in one of their very comfortable and clean pet friendly cabins and our dog loves enjoying walks around the beautiful camp and down to the nearby lake. The staff there is super friendly and accommodating and one of them even offered to help my husband when he saw the hood of our car up thinking we may need car repair help (my husband was just checking the oil). That was very kind of him and showed how their customer service goes above and beyond. We appreciated it very much! We will always recommend this KOA and we will definitely be back! Excellent campground!

Nancy Cayer

Nice quiet grounds and trails to visit to Lake. Will stay again if in the area.

Jo A

Great place, friendly workers. Good sized spaces. Some highway noise. No cable but lots of OTA channels. Water pressure a little low but doable. Nice catch and release pond.

sedhumbander

We reserved for 1 night at this campground for our trip home from Texas. Our truck broke down 3 days ago just north of Corpus Christi and was towed to a dealership for repair. Fortunately our trailer was also towed to a nearby campground. We have been informed by the dealership that parts are not available to fix our truck due to the supply shortage in this country. We are looking at several weeks at best, and possibly months. Not only are we stranded here without transportation, but we are faced with repair costs and the additional cost of this temporary campground. Would this KOA refund our money for the 1 night? No. It’s “policy.” I would think these extenuating circumstances would have prompted a refund. We are extremely disappointed and will go out of our way to avoid KOA parks in the future.

Lexi Shepherd

This was such a fun place to stay. We had a few questions and even though it was a holiday the camp hosts called us back. We stayed in a tent site. Plenty of grass for the dog to explore. The showers were hot which is always appreciated and bathrooms open 24/7. The laundry was also open and not busy, unfortunately there wasn't a change machine inside so we weren't able to do laundry. There is a catch and release pond, K9 dog area, and even a walk to the beach/lake! Our favorite part was visiting all the animals they have on site: cows, miniature horses, donkeys, ducks, chickens, etc!

Rod Lanham

This is by far the best KOA I have stayed at. Easy in and out with a big rig. Beautiful trees and a walk to the lake with a big Beach(this time of year). 31Oct. It looks like the lake goes up and might lose some of the beach in summer. I highly recommend this place. Friendly staff and very clean.