Catskill Mountains/ Gilboa KOA Holiday Campground Blog

Best Campfire Songs

5/20/2026

Best Campfire Songs for the Perfect Sing-Along NightThere is something timeless about sitting around a fire with friends, family, and a guitar while everyone joins in on a song they know by heart. The best campfire songs are easy to sing, fun to remember, and flexible enough for all ages. Recent...

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Favorite Camp Dance Songs

5/20/2026

Favorite Songs to Request from the DJ or one of our live bands.Here are some of our personal favorites.Just be respectful of what style of music they play if a band because not all bands play every song listed.Line Dance SongsCupid Shuffle - CupidCha Cha Slide - DJ CasperElectric Boogie (Electric...

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One of the Earths OLDEST known fossil forests is in Gilboa!!

5/18/2026

Did you know the Gilboa Fossil Forest in Schoharie County is one of Earth’s oldest known forests—dating back nearly 380 million years? Preserved in sandstone, these ancient tree trunks reveal a surprisingly complex ecosystem that existed when the Appalachian Mountains were first taking shape during...

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Stargazing in Style: The Geodomes at Gilboa KOA

5/16/2026

Glamping Reimagined: The Geodome at Gilboa KOAFor travelers who crave something extraordinary, the Geodomes at Gilboa KOA offers a glamping experience that feels both indulgent and deeply connected to nature. This striking architectural retreat blends modern design with the quiet beauty of the...

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Camping With Babies and Toddlers

4/14/2026

The Ultimate Survival Guide to Camping with a Baby or ToddlerCamping with a little one might sound like a "recipe for disaster," but with the right mindset and gear, it can be lots of fun.  experience. Especially when camping at a family friendly KOA like ours. Here is how to navigate your first...

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Camping With Elderly Dogs

4/14/2026

Our furry friends still want to come with us when we are traveling even as they are aging. When you are traveling to your destination plan for more frequent stops so they can have a drink of water and stretch their legs. When you stop for a break and while you are camping, keep them on a leash at...

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Managing Your Electrical Load In Your RV

4/14/2026

Why am I tripping a circuited breaker in my RV? I am in a 50 Amp site and my rig is rated for 50 AMP. Short Version you have more electrical items running in your rig than you can power at one time.RV camping families tend to have quite a few electrical devices that operate directly on 110-VAC or...

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World Class Service & Most Scenic View Awards!!!

4/3/2026

We are proud & humbled to have earned both "World Class Guest Service" & "Most Scenic View in New York"!Catskill Mountains/Gilboa KOA campground was awarded "World Class Guest Service" this year. We received this recognition from KOA corporate for having an NPS score over a certain number. (Our...

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Ten Tips to Make Camping Friends, Not Enemies.

4/14/2025

RV Campground Tip #1:Never leave your black tank (or gray tanks) open.Seriously — your neighbors don’t want to experience every flush with you. Leaving your tanks open isn’t just rude, it’s a recipe for clogs. Letting your tanks fill before dumping allows for proper flow and prevents the dreaded...

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