Starke/Gainesville NE KOA Holiday

penni schuch

I only stayed one night in April 2025 but this is a nice KOA with large sites, lots of them are pull throughs and lots of trees around the park and a decent sized pool. It is only minutes away from restaurants and a Walmart and gas stations. Nice front desk staff. The shuffleboard courts look pretty useless actually. There is a small playground for the kids. Very easy to get to and easy to get around the park. We would definitely stay here again if needed.

Linda Snowden

This was our favorite campground to spend the winter months until new owner and managers took over in 2023. Jon has anger issues and no respectful communication skills. If he doesn’t like you, he trumps up an excuse to evict you. We have seen this many times. It’s like walking on egg shells all winter. Jon and Vickie are not consistent on their new rules, which change all the time. And, they don’t follow through with new improvements. They advertise a heated pool. However, it was inoperable one whole winter season with them saying, “it will be fixed in a few days”. The following winter season it worked but was not warm when it was getting nice to swim. The workers have no respect for campers and their personal property when they are mowing or blowing leaves. Snowbirds can no longer secure a reservation on their preferred site for the following season upon departure. Now we are put on a waiting list until November with the hopes we’ll get a phone call saying our preferred site is available. November is too late in the season to try to secure a site at another campground in the event a space isn’t available. How is this a respectable way to treat loyal, recurring snowbirds?!?! This new policy has caused them to lose multiple recurring guests. Sadly, a former beautifully maintained and friendly campground in a nice town is going downhill fast. Too bad there isn’t an option for negative star ratings.

Buffy Chix

Came to this KOA for a 1 night stay and was very happy with our choice. Easy in and out for big rigs towing. Nice pool, bathrooms, laundry, K9 Dog park. Well maintained and landscaping was pristine. Site 72. Very long asphalt pad and we didn’t have to unhook to park and set up. FHU and very level. Plenty of grass between sites. Didn’t feel cramped at all. And large mature trees everywhere for shade. Amy in the office was our first contact and she was happy to help us. She picked a different site for us where we didn’t have to unhook our tow being so long. Site 72 was perfect for us. Easy in and out! We would highly recommend this KOA!

Ken Beccard

My husband and I stayed here recently in Cabin # 1 by the gate to the shopping center. It was dirty. I found an empty beer bottle next to the sofa by the wall. When I lifted the cushions on the sofa there was an old rag stuffed in it and dirt. The hardware on the toilet seat had dried urine on it. At the base of the shower was dirt all along the base. The outside porch had green algae on it so it was not inviting upon entry. The windows were dirty inside and out. There were no blinds on the windows and I had to put a beach towel on the bedroom window to keep the light out. The shelf where the microwave sat was not wiped off. The table was not cleaned good. The floors were not cleaned with a swifter or mop. The hardware around the sink had dirt around it. The trashcan in the main area was dirty on the outside. If we didn’t already have plans made with friends we would have left but I had heard that the management was not open to constructive criticism so we probably would not have gotten our money back. The cabin needed a thorough cleaning by someone who is detail oriented and knows how to clean. It should be spotless. When these cabins were built my sister and husband stayed in the same cabin and it was spotless and beautiful! Things have seemingly gone downhill with the new management as far as the cabin cleaning is concerned.

Debbie Bennett

Clean and well maintained park. Vicki, the manager, was most gracious after we had a rough night with a one night tent camping group that was rowdy. She and her staff went above and beyond to make it right. Really nice park with amenities and activities for all ages! Thank you, Ms. Vicki, for your wonderful hospitality!

Greg S.

Fast check-in, escort to site, quiet campground. We have always enjoyed our stays at Starke KOA during our snowbird migration trips. They now have a written policy banning all flags, banners and signs. I agree with this policy, but would like to see a clearly defined exception for the American Flag. They also require liability insurance and a driver's license for golf cars, scooters and other motorized vehicles powered by gas, electric or propane. My wife uses a battery powered mobility scooter. Do those restrictions apply?

M L

Staff was accommodating even though we arrived late. The deluxe cabin is quaint and functional. No issues with power, AC, plumbing. But there was dog food spilled under the couch, underwear on the master bedroom floor, the freezer thawed all our food, and the proximity of our cabin to an open gate leading to the back of a shopping center made this a place we’ll not recommend. Despite the issues, the grounds are pretty nice and typical of the dozen or so KOAs we’ve stayed at.

Bob Fitzgerald

This KOA campground is extremely clean and well cared for. All personnel the we encountered were very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The pull thru sites were 90' long, with an asphalt driveway and concrete patio. There was a lot of grassy area between campsites. Will return soon. Also, there were excellent stores and restaurants very close by.

Gary Mertz

The nicest KOA we've ever stayed at. Sites very nice, plenty of room. All the staff were very nice and helpful. Great place to stay on the way to south Florida. Once again our 21 - 22 trip to this KOA was great. Met the "happiest" person ever at a KOA. In fact they call her Happy.

Joe Meyers

We stayed at the Starke KOA on our way south. The staff was great and very friendly. The sites are all large, level and very well spaced out. They had a group campfire where we had a chance to meet other campers. We only stayed 2 nights but this campground would be a good place to spend more time at. The Starke area has good restaurants and stores close by. We will definitely be back at this KOA!