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Wilmington
Most Recently Reviewed
Wilmington KOA
Latest Review Submited On
2009-07-01 16:59:30
1 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Wilmington, North Carolina
CGID2134Wilmington KOA
Camp Information
Sites
95
Date of Stay
June 2009
Latest Rate
$40
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
yes
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
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Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
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Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2009
$40
We've stayed here several times and always enjoy it. The park is very well maintained and the staff super friendly and accommodating. WiFi was excellent and we were a distance from the office. We enjoyed the Bark Park for the pooches. The pool is quite nice also. We did encounter one thing that we had not experienced here before. We were a last minute reservation and got one of the very few sites that have utilities on the "wrong side" if you park like everyone else. Our check in suggested we reverse to get the utilities correct. The down side to that is you then share a patio with your neighbor...a little too close for us (and them!) The solution is simple: just park like the others and run an extra length of cable and hose and you'll have a nice site. Management was very cooperative on what was a minor issue. I mention it only as a head's up if you get one of the couple of sites that are this way. A very nice park that we enjoy visiting. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2009
$46
I am generally not a raving fan of KOA camping, mostly due to price but I have to say that the Wilmington KOA really is something a cut above. There are a lot of big rig suitable sites with easy ingress/egress. 50 amp full hookup sites just about everywhere, a 3 pen off leash pet exercise area and plenty of places for kids to play. The sites are all packed and level beach sand/gravel and our semi tow vehicle and 40' 5th wheel fit nicely with room for the Smart car without anything hanging out or sitting on the grass. Its surprisingly quiet with no nearby railroad tracks, Interstates or airports to rattle us. Their site has a decent promo video which gives a good perspective of the available amenities. The staff has been mostly college kids with a few workamping older folks like us, thrown into the mix. We reserved a Lodge (not a cabin with no bathroom) for visiting friends. Its a short Park model with a log cabin motif inside but complete with a queen bed, bunk beds and everything but linens. They are loving it! Talk about convenience, there is a Hess gas station at the entrance which, at the moment has the lowest fuel prices that I can find in this whole area. On the opposite side of the KOA driveway is a big vehicle pull through car wash with lots of bays tall enough to handle any sized RV. That’s just too darned convenient! Its only about 5 miles to Wrightsville Beach to the south and a good bit farther to Carolina Beach but the roads area good and wide and generally fast. As I said, I am not a big fan of KOAs and have stayed in a few that were not acceptable but this one is something special and is well managed and cared for. Its certainly better than many of the Coast to Coast Deluxe resort properties we have stayed in. We will definitely come back here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2009
$62
KOA Parks are generally well managed, clean, and provide good family facilities. I have no complaints about this parks cleanliness or facilities. But it seemed a bit disorganized when we were assigned to a site which turned out to be occupied by one of their Workampers. The site we were shifted to required the water hose to be run under the coach to the adjoining site. The people in the site next to us had parked their tow dolly next to our picnic table, and the KOA management had not required them to move it. These aren't major complaints; but when a RV Park is charging what most would consider to be premium rates, you might expect exceptional sites, competent management, and a unique experience. You won't find it at the Wilmington KOA. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2009
$41
Great park. Friendly staff, clean, level sites. Close to all area attractions. Dog park was a nice addition. Would definitely camp here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2009
$47
Typical KOA, good full hookups, cable clear with lots of channels, WIFI strong and quick, easy access from the highway. Mostly pull thrus with very few back-ins, sites are plenty wide and long enough for motor homes with toads. Would stay here again without a second thought. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2009
$32
We stayed here over New Year's weekend. They were in process of removing a number of trees to make access to some of the sites easier for larger rigs. The sites are kind of close, but level. There are 3 dog runs. This would be an ideal base for visiting the Wilmington area. The park personnel were very friendly. We arrived 2 hours after closing, but a couple were still in the office and checked us in. It's not the nicest KOA, but it is pretty good. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
November 2008
$69
Stayed three nights in a lodge and loved it! Had a nice side yard with a few large trees and plenty of room. Not a lot of road noise. Being very tired of hotels, we found this to be a welcome experience. Only negative was finding some light bulbs burnt out which were promptly replaced by the staff upon notification. Also the bathroom drain was clogged up. None of these issues really took away from our enjoying our stay. I couldn't help but notice that the camp sites were quite spacious. If I'd had my motorhome with me I know I would have appreciated this fact. An added plus was that we happened to be there when the hosts were recording their video of the month and because we participated they gave us a free night! If in the area I would definitely stay in this campground again. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2008
$39
This is a very well kept campground. The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful. The sites are large and easy to get into. There are open grassy spaces for the kids to play, and even a dog park complete with agility obstacles. We came here for a soccer tournament at UNCW, but we are now planning to come back to stay longer and explore the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2008
$40
I liked the campground and Wilmington. The pool was still open and being used (not just by us!) This was a generally well kept place, and the staff was helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2008
$31
Only one bathroom at office location - which is a long walk. The campground is very shady, and we had good WI-FI there. It was a good location for touring Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
October 2008
$38
This park is over priced for what you are offered.The sites are dirt and the grass is sparse. This is a sister site to the New Bern KOA, which was a 10+. This was nothing special. The laundry facilities were new, but over priced as well. We would probably stay somewhere else next time. (800) 454-7705 We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$61
Loved the park. All sites were level and it took us only a few minutes to set up. Personnel was very friendly and pleasant to be around. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2008
$55
One of the best trips that my family and I have ever had. The sites were level, the campground was very clean and well kept. The staff is awesome and so friendly. We will definitely go back to this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
July 2008
$65
The campground looked clean when we arrived. Unfortunately, we had the campsite from hell. First, there was a tree situated in the middle so that we could not open our awnings or use our satellite TV. But worse than this was our neighbor on one side was allowed to have at least 3 large tents, three large vehicles, at least 8 people plus 2 dogs , one which barked all night for a couple of nights. When we tried to put up a tent on our site, we found dog poop all over the place which was disgusting. Also the site was mostly dirt with tufts of grass instead of grassy like the others. When we complained, all we got was "sorry about that". We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2008
$35
There are level, gravel sights. It is great for pet owners (2 pet run areas). It has a great pool. Some sites are close together, but we were able to open slides and awnings. There is a car wash with RV bay at the entrance. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. The only problem, and it is minor, was the extended length of sewer hose required at our site (36). We will definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2008
$55
This was our third trip here in 3 years. We use it as a quick getaway on weekends. As far as facilities go, this KOA is average, though our dogs love the bark park. What makes this an above average campground is the fact that the staff goes above and beyond to make sure the customer is happy. They are very friendly and helpful, which is why we will keep coming back to Wilmington KOA. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2008
$40
This park is neat and well-kept. Most sites are shaded. Access can be a little tight for big rigs due to trees and fences, as well as tight-radius turns. Electrical power was a problem during my stay, with frequent voltage drops to 100 volts. The park maintenance staff said they were unable to help with the problem, since this was an acceptable level of service. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2008
$42
Enjoyed the stay at the park. Nice to have a self-serve car wash with an RV bay right at the park entrance. Close to town to enjoy the restaurants and attractions. Enjoyed the pet play areas. Needed more than one bath-house; it is a long walk from the back of the park. Our site had recently had work done on it, so there was loose dirt that became very muddy in the rain. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
April 2008
$75
I was very disappointed when I pulled into my site and found the road was gravel and not paved with gold. $75 dollars for a site, and we had to stay 2 days. There was a motel down the road advertising a room for $69.00. They stated they were full because of the azalea festival. Well even at $40.00 I would find this to much money. Gravel roads, gravel site, unheeded pool. Snobby staff. I will never stay here again. Gouge is the name of the game. Not only did I have to pay $1.39 for gas but got gouged on the camp site also. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2008
$60
Great place to stay if in Wilmington. The staff knew all the places to go and the easiest way to get there. Not that far from downtown and the beach. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2008
$45
Not much to command the price of this campground other than the fact that there are not many campgrounds in the Wilmington area and none closer to the downtown area. The WI-FI system had a couple of towers and worked fairly well. The park is very pet friendly and had three nice size fenced dog runs. The pull thrus were long and easy to access. The staff was friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2007
$47
This is a nice campground as described. The sites are dirt pads. Our 20 foot sewer hose would not reach the connection and the water hookup was on the passenger side of the motorhome requiring us to attach a 25 ft hose to a 25 foot hose to reach. It seemed to us that the campground was a bit pricey considering those flaws. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2007
$42
We were shocked about how nice the campground is now that KOA has taken it over. Pool and grounds were immaculate. Great location, very close to the beach. It was tough, however, to have to wait in line to use the bathroom, only 3 stalls for women, I wish they would expand or build another bathroom facility. We will definitely stay there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$47
Great campground in close proximity to Wilmington waterfront. Little pricey for age but what do you expect for a tourist destination. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$35
Clean park with friendly personnel. Has a nice park/pavilion where they hold social activities.e.g., karaoke. Two large dog runs, fenced in and secure. There is a self service car wash at the park's entrance where you can wash your RV. They even give you a free one. This is a great park to base camp when visiting Wilmington. Great restaurants and junk stores downtown. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$42
Great campground that is not too large and is convenient to all that Wilmington has to offer. Very clean grounds and very friendly staff. Pull thru sites were easy to get in to and very level but narrow. Some sites, including ours, did have low tree branches that prevented the use of an awning. Playground is in great shape and the full sized chess board was fun for the kids. Pet friendly with two fenced in off leash dog pens. We will definitely being staying here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
May 2007
$36
Sits just off of a busy, four-lane road (Market 17), but the noise isn't bad. Stayed here during some big motorcycle event down in Myrtle Beach, SC, and the campground was packed with bikers. Only complaint is that the men's shower/bathroom is in need of modernizing - rather than providing cable TV in the restroom, why not put the money into upgrading it? We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$44
Park kept very neat. Staff very helpful and friendly. Park is very quiet for being close to US17. Nice level pull thrus. Sites are ample size. Expect high traffic getting on and off US17. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2006
$40
This is a very nice KOA. It is surrounded by the suburbs of Wilmington but it feels secluded. The sites were well spaced, woodsy and there was a separate area for tents. It is an easy 7 mile drive to historical area. Staff is friendly, area is safe all areas were clean. They had free internet/PC available in the adult tv room/library. They also had a store for supplies and free doughnuts in the morning. There was a very nice playground and the camping cabins looked very pleasant. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2006
$44
Campsite access was very good with adequate size pull throughs. Playground and swimming pools were nice for children; they even have a yard size chess game. Convenient driving to the Wilmington’s historic section and beaches. The campground is family oriented with more families than retired travelers. The campground is dog friendly with two fenced in dog areas they even provide doggie bag stations which are scattered throughout the park. Keep the broom handy there lots of sand to track in. Dirt roads and mostly dirt campsite with some grass. Each campsite had a fire ring which we did not use since we camped here in August 2006 when the temperatures reached 100 deg. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2006
$43
Very nice park. Not too crowded at all...plenty of room between sites. Staff very friendly. We enjoyed it and will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2006
$42
Stayed here during the weekend that KOA had one free night. Campground was very clean and had several events planned for the weekend. It is located about 15 minutes from the beach and Wilmington. My only complaint is that they charge extra for more than 2 people,however I would return again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2005
$30
Nicer than the typical KOA. Very friendly staff. Stayed on site #25 in 45 foot motorhome. About 10 miles from historical downtown Wilmington. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2005
$54
I found this campground to be a very nice place to camp. My biggest complain is the cost. I hate to have to pay extra for my 3 kids. I understand the one who is 21 year old. But to pay extra for my two younger kids just kind of, well it makes me mad. Over all we enjoyed the stay here as a base of operations to visit in and around Wilmington. Having WiFi at the campsite was a nice thing as I had to do some work for the company over the Labor Day weekend, this made it nice that all I had to do was set it up and get my work done. The bath houses were in great shape 90% of the time. I found them dirty and in a mess one afternoon, I notified the office and someone got right on cleaning them up. The store was marginal with goods but worked and had everything you might need without having to leave to get it. A Food Lion is just a 1/2 mile down the road. A Wilco/Hess is at the camp entrance with Diesel fuel on two pumps so that was nice, not having to hunt a up station with diesel fuel for my truck. The campground staff was friendly and the owner was on site Saturday and Sunday. The campground had entertainment Saturday in the form of a Hawaiian Luau. With real dancers and roasted pork with side dishes. This was all free to paying guest. We camped on three sites and also had one couple in the Kamping Kabins. Over all we had a great time and would like to go back. I will plan a trip when the rates are cheaper, Off season. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2005
$40
Campground was very clean and staff was very friendly. More than willing to answer all questions. Very family friendly and oriented. My family and I spent a week there from the end of August - September and could not have been any happier or enjoyed ourselves more. Plenty of room for the kids to play and area was so clean, we didn't have to worry about what they might pickup or step in. We would definitely go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2005
$45
We stayed here 3 nights. Nice wide sites. Rates are high for this part of the State. A beautiful city. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2005
$40
We spent a night here on our way south. The park is very clean and well kept. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the camp store is good. There is a nice pool and a trail down to the water. Although level, the sites are a little tight...not a lot of privacy. Overall, a pretty good place where we'd stay again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2005
$45
We had a pleasant visit while staying here. It was clean and the managers went out of their way to make customers happy. The campground was close to everything. We will definitely go back again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2005
$40
We found this to be a very pleasant campground. Our site was a nice and wide pull through that required no leveling of the rig. There was some shade at almost every site. All sites had a fire ring. Check-in was quick and easy and we found the staff to be very friendly and on top of enforcing the rules, while not being overbearing. We camp with our dogs, so we especially enjoyed the large enclosed dog park. Though there was some minor road noise from highway 17, we didn't really notice it most of the time. We found the convenient location to Wrightsville Beach and downtown Wilmington to be a big plus. We plan on going here again when it's beach weather! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$35
This campground was clean and the sites were not extremely close together. A computer is
available in the office for use by campers. You can also connect your laptop there or connect in the laundry room. I especially liked that the bathroom had a coded locked door. I felt a little safer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$38
Very nice campground. Level, gravel pull through sites for the most part. Some back in
sites. Lots of tent sites and some cabins for rent. Staff was excellent during our stay. Very freindly and willing to do a little extra to make the stay more pleasant. Some noise from the highway, but not disturbing. Next to a fire house which can make some noise every now and again. Pool was not too large, but very clean. Playground was nice. Restrooms were clean. Good cable TV. Great location for the beach, downtown, etc. Will stay there again for sure. Not a perfect rating as they need to dump the expensive per child fee. Adding $3 per child adds up way too fast, and will steer many campers elsewhere. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$45
Very clean and well kept. Most sites are shaded and very nice. Only two 50 amp sites, but eight more being added. Roads are well graveled, but can be dusty at times. They charged us a 3 night minimum of $135 for the Azalea Festival, but we saw folks who stayed less than that. If they want to respond to the needs of today's RVers, Internet access should be added at the sites. Nice location for Wrightsville Beach. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
2003
$40
I'm specifically rating this low simply because they do not seem to be family oriented. KOA campgrounds are portrayed as being family oriented yet they usually charge extra when you have a family that is larger than 2 people. Of the three KOA campgrounds I have been to this one was A) The most expensive. ($36 + $6 for children per night) B) Had the least children oriented recreation. C) Was the one with the least options for various camper types. My opinion is that this campground caters to Retired Folks with Motor Homes and that it is not interested in being a family oriented
campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
2002
$32
For a KOA the place is not bad. Most sites have gravel some do not. Roads are good - no gravel on roads - small number of potholes in roads. The showers, restroom, and washroom were spotless. Staff was nice at check in, office has a good supply of RV items. Some road noise from Hwy. 17. Cable TV is very good. Would be nice if sites had 50 amp power. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2002
$30
Very clean park. The closest one to the beach that is nice. However, when you make reservations they will bump you quick. Even after you have called later on to confirm your reservations. Rates are resonable and everyone is nice but watch it with the reservations. The owners patrol the area often which is nice for us. They say they have a pond which it actually looks more like a bath tub. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2001
$35
Nice campground. Had a great lot near kids playground. Pool was nice and road were in good shape. Satff was friendly and knowledgable about local "to do" things for kids. Went there Labor Day weekend 2001. Site was large and easy to back into. would recommend for short stays of 2-4 days with kids. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
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