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Starke/Gainesville NE KOA Holiday


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Katie Ellis

March 08, 2026

My husband and I came here to car camp for the night. This was a great safe place to stop while passing through. The campground was quiet and cute!

Jackie Paugh

February 25, 2026

This is not a hotel as the app is trying to get me to rate...this is a KOA site! Staff are friendly and helpful. It is very peaceful here and my neighbors are sweet people, many here for the long term and some just passing through! Lovely place...

Wayne Hood

February 24, 2026

Good place to get off the road for the night, but they have nothing for the kids to do. Pool has been closed as well as hot tub for weeks now! Park roads are also horrible. We ended up leaving a day early and drove to St Pete. Stayed at a cracker barrel parking lot which was actually more enjoyable than this park. I won't be staying here again.

Jaime Gould

January 02, 2026

My husband and I have so much fun at this KOA, the people make you feel like family. We're truckers with a 40 ft. straight truck that has an RV sleeper. They have events (like bingo, chair yoga, and more), the place is clean and well kept, the nature trail is nice, and there are shops nearby. We took a load that put us far away from family for Christmas, and it was so nice to go to their Christmas dinner and see friendly faces. They're very welcoming, we love coming here!

Jkc fox lake

November 27, 2025

Great staff, cool old school feel grounds, well maintained, clean. I was glad I took them up on the offer of thanksgiving dinner. Tight knit group of friendly regulars. Great place.

Adventure Krewe

September 15, 2025

Easy to pull in and get out. Spaces could be larger so it doesn't feel like a parking lot. Only 4 stars because I think they should have a section where there are no family's or kids so all the old retired folks that don't use any amenities can do so far away from the folks that do use the pool, the bikes, basketball, etc. sure they would have a lower rate but then they wouldn't complain about kids scratching their rig and throwing mud balls at them. Also would like to see more gravel once gravel turns to dust. You know what I am talking about if you washed your rig before you arrived. I think I would also like more campground to allow you to wash your rig especially if they have a10yr rule. Didn't get to try their pizza but like having food options if your pulling in later and don't want to drag the grill out for a quick dinner. If you like the KOA cancellation policy 👍 or koas in general ❤️give this review a like 👍❤️. If you don't like koas, then just keep scrolling

Mark Anderson

August 26, 2025

Speaking as a guy, its fine. I got the step up cabin. Queen bed and bunk, so sleeps 4. It has small fridge, coffee pot, microwave, small kitchet in the living room if you call it that, i call it kitchen/dinning combo. Intended as 2-3 night stay. It has a pool great for me and and any kids.

Charlie & Wendy Parsels

July 27, 2025

Our site was perfect for an overnight in Florida in July! Shade, a long pull-thru, and great power levels.The only thing better than the site was the staff! Every single one we dealt with or saw was friendly and helpful. We will stay again!

Amy Bergey

July 08, 2025

We unfortunately found out why it's so cheap to stay here. A manager who is a condo commando and likes to yell at and harass women while they are alone. I asked him to leave me alone so many times. Then I went inside and he pounded on the door and tried to enter my camper. It got so bad I had to call the police to get him to leave me alone. We have been camping full time for two years without any incident so I know it's not us. Bad news.

Buffy Chix

June 25, 2025

Nice KOA that’s kept very nice. Easy in and out for big rigs. Large trees for shade. Friendly staff. Site # 72 was level and long. Nice green space between sites. Pool area was cozy and taken care of. Bathrooms clean. Our pups loved it! Would stay again.

penni schuch

April 30, 2025

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

April 22, 2025

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

April 10, 2025

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

March 16, 2025

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

March 15, 2025

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!