Join the Summer Fun at Williamsburg KOA!

We like to stay busy here at our KOA! With so many events coming up every weekend this June, and leading into July, our staff is preparing exciting events for all of our guests. Check out all the things we're planning at our campgrounds for this summer!


1. Frozen Weekend

On the weekend of June 24th-26th, we'll be holding our first ever Frozen event! We're excited to host Elsa and Anna from Arendelle so they can take pictures, host sing-alongs, and read stories with the kids. For this special event, Teeny Tiny Farm is even bringing out our favorite pony for everyone to meet. And of course, we'll be holding a screening of Frozen on our Outdoor Big Screen to relive the magic!


2. Fourth of July

For the 4th of July weekend, we have a lot of great activities planned out to make this Independence Day a blast. A favorite of ours is our Independence Day Bike Parade. We'll also be receiving a visit from Bubbles the Clown during this weekend, and hosting a movie night on our Outdoor Big Screen. We can't wait to share the great American tradition of camping with our guests during this historic holiday!


3. Power Rangers Meet-and-Greet

Power Rangers are back in style. The Pink and Blue Rangers are going to be visiting our campgrounds on Friday, July 22nd for all of our guests to meet. They'll chat with the kids, take pictures, and even play tug-of-war! We're so excited for these special guests to come by!

4. Teeny Tiny Farm Saturdays

Of course, we can't forget to mention a guest favorite. Every time the Teeny Tiny Farm visited our campgrounds, our guests loved it so much that we decided to make it a weekly event. Now every Saturday evening, up until September 3rd, our guests can meet the new and exciting animals the farm brings out every week!


We loved filling you in on everything going on here at our campgrounds. We'd love even more to see you in person at any of our events to have a fantastic camping getaway. Let us know below how your schedule looks for this summer!

Five Simple Summer Recipes for a Full Day of Camping

When we're busy traveling on the road, we look for recipes that are fun, easy to make, and delicious! We've put together a full day of meals to try that are simple and guaranteed to please the whole family.

1) Breakfast: Omelettes in a Bag

Make as many personalized omelettes you want - one for each family member! All you need is boiling water and freezer bags to cook your omelette creations. Put your beaten eggs with any desired ingredients in the bag, and drop them in the water for 5-10 minutes. A pro-tip: halfway through cooking, remove your baggies and break up the mixture inside, to make sure they get fully cooked. Breakfast in a breeze!

2) Lunch: Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches

All you need is 4 ingredients and some skewers! Thread some sausages and red peppers on a skewer and grill until cooked through. Grill some garlic bread for a few minutes until lightly browned, then assemble your sandwiches with mozzarella cheese in the middle. Juicy and hearty!

3) Snack/Appetizer: Grilled Corn on the Cob 

This outdoor classic never fails to please. Soak in some sugar water with the husk on before cooking for a sweet touch. Or put a spin on the classic by grilling each side with the husk off until slightly charred, and rubbing lime and salt on after it's cooked for a savory delight!

4) Dinner: Grilled Pizza

This is another easy to customize meal, so everyone gets exactly what they like! And all you need for the pizza core are your three classic ingredients: shredded cheese, pizza sauce, and English muffins as the bread base. Sprinkle any desired toppings on and grill over foil until your cheese is bubbling and browned. Healthy tip: instead of English muffins, try Portabello mushrooms with a little oil (and bake, not grill) for a creative new taste!

5) Dessert: Pineapple Inside Out Donuts

Finish up your cooking on the grill with these sweet and caramelized donuts, with just 3 ingredients! Cut some plain cake donuts in half and place pineapple slices inside the halves with a few tablespoons of brown sugar pressed on. Wrap in foil and cook over hot coals or the grill for 20 minutes, turning them over halfway. Once the brown sugar is melted, they're ready to be eaten up. Pro-tip: you can use any flavor of donut you'd like!


And there are our five recipes for a complete day of delicious food. Which recipe would you want to try first? Let us know in the comments, we can't wait to hear!

Happy camping!

KOA Easy Camping Guide

With autumn weather now upon us, it's a great time to go camping. We've put together some tips and advice for tenting camping to help you in preparing for your first trip. Packing for a camping trip for the first time can be intimidating, but with a few of our helpful tips, you can become a camping pro in no time.

While tents used to be pretty basic, the amount of different kinds that you could buy today can be daunting for a new camper. There are three main types of tents: 3 season, 3-4 season, and 4 season tents. Three season tents have good ventilation and protection for spring, summer and fall weather. The 3-4 season tents are a little more sturdy with fewer ventilation panels. These tents are built a little tougher so they can withstand higher elevations and lower temperatures. The 4 season tents are built to hold up in snow and high wind. These tents are great for winter camping in high elevations. Along with the different types of tents to buy, there are also important aspects of the tent to consider: tent height, floor length, tent doors, tent poles, rainfly, and tent material.

The next things to consider are your sleeping bag, pad, and pillow. Picking a sleeping bag can be complicated, especially if you want to get something that will last a while. Sleeping bags are categorized by their temperature rating, or the minimum temperature they will keep a regular sleeping person warm.Their are three main temperature ratings: summer, 3 seasons, and winter. The summer sleeping bags have a temperature range of +35 degrees and above. The 3 seasons sleeping bag is equipped to handle temperatures from +10 degrees to +35 degrees. This sleeping bag allows for a larger range of weather to camp in. The winter sleeping bags can handle temperatures below +10 degrees. A sleeping pad will make sleeping on the ground a little more comfortable and you don't want to forget a pillow!

No matter the weather, you always want to be prepared in the clothes department. Bring extra sets of clothes, especially socks. It is not fun going to sleep in wet clothes, and wet socks are the worst. Even on the hottest days, pants and long sleeves can protect you from the sun and annoying bugs. And don't forget a hat!

There are a couple different ways to build a fire, but the main ingredients you'll need are tinder, kindling, and firewood. Tinder is important for getting the flame started and consists of small twigs, dried leaves, or a fire starter. Kindling helps keep the flame going while the firewood gets warmed up. Our favorite way of building a fire is using the teepee technique. You always want to build a fire in a ring, fireplace, or grill so that you decrease the risk of a forest fire. Place tinder in the center of your fire ring and surround it with kindling in the shape of a teepee. Make sure to pack matches or something to light the fire. Once you've lit your fire and the flames are strong you can start adding larger pieces of firewood. When you're done, make sure the fire is completely out before leaving, and don't ever leave a fire unattended.

Camping is a great time to get creative in the cooking department. The KOA website offers many recipes to cook over the fire, so you won't be left just cooking hotdogs the entire time. Maybe try baked potato in a can or even try a bar-b-que bean bake. The possibilities are endless. And don't forget plates and utensils!

(All information gathered from REI.)