Corbin / Laurel Lake KOA Journey Campground Blog

Scenic Arches rivaling Utah, right here in Kentucky!

3/30/2026

No need to go all the way to Utah to see a big ol’ stone arch carved by the elements.  We have one right here in Kentucky.  The best news is, it is only about 50 minutes from the campground. If you are mobility impaired, pressed for time or if you are just feeling lazy, you can see the arch with...

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail

3/10/2026

Can you Bourbon Trail from Corbin?  Yes you can!  We do it all the time.  When you are travelling in an R.V. it is convenient to take your house with you but we would prefer to take a day trip or two and maintain our home base rather than go through the bother of moving our whole rig when something...

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Boo Fest & Haunted Woods + HUGE savings!

1/21/2026

We want to be THE place you make your fall memories.  We want you to be able to look back at pictures over the years and watch your kiddos grow.  We have fun new picture spots that allow you to mark their height from year to year.  Plus tons of fall fun for the whole gang.  Our pumpkin patch will be...

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Big South Fork Scenic Rail Ride

10/13/2025

Are you looking for something fun to do while staying at the Corbin/Laurel Lake KOA?  Are you a train enthusiast, like history or maybe you are just searching for some scenery?  We have got an activity that will be right up your alley.  Take a ride on the Big South Fork Scenic Railway.  This...

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Hike With Me To Dog Slaughter Falls

8/25/2025

When you think of Kentucky you probably don’t think of waterfalls and fantastic outdoor adventures.  I’m here to change all of that.  I’m going to give you an intimate look of some of our favorite spots that you can easily access when you stay with us here at the Corbin/Laurel Lake KOA.  Don’t judge...

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Sensible Weather

8/18/2025

Give yourself peace of mind knowing you’ll be proactively reimbursed if rain impacts your stay/experience. Through our partnership with Sensible Weather, the leading provider of weather protection in the travel and hospitality space, you can add a Weather Guarantee to your booking that guarantees...

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Come on spring!

3/3/2025

Have you ever had snow with a daytime high of 22, and then the very next day, it was 66 and sunny? That was our weather this past week. Mother Nature is confused. All those bulbs I planted last fall have started peeking out, but then… it will snow again. I'm hoping that they ultimately know what to...

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Camp Sites Are Being Renumbered

3/3/2025

We are renumbering the campground sites to make them easier to find. In case you have a favorite site and want to know what the new site number will be, below are the cross-references for the new site numbers and old site numbers.New Site Numbers Cross-Referenced with Old NumbersNew Site Numbers...

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Is it spring yet?

2/6/2025

We are so excited to announce that our special events and theme weekend schedule is live!  You can find all of the details of each and every event on our events page here: https://koa.com/campgrounds/corbin/events/  We’d love for you to pick a few of them and come play with us.  Our men's room...

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Father's Day Camper Crawl, Valentine's Day & Bathrooms oh my

1/31/2025

We are looking for a few fun campers to help us host our first Father’s Day Camper Crawl.  We hope this event will be enough fun that it’ll become an annual event.  For those that have never done a camper crawl let me explain the good time that’s in store.  We are asking for 5-6 “host” campers....

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January savings lets you book fun for the whole year!

1/15/2025

January always brings a new year, and if you are anything like us, it is a whole mess of bills. This year, we are looking forward to an improved economy. Until then, we are aiming to be the Schooner Tuna of camping. Schooner Tuna of camping? What? If you aren’t lost, you are my people. Let me...

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Snow!

1/9/2025

As the weather outside is frightful we are finding indoor projects delightful.  Planning is well underway for several special events this summer.  We are booking bands and are looking for food trucks.  If you know of anyone that has a killer truck, please reach out.  A foam cannon is on its way to...

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New Year, New Lodge

1/3/2025

We are busy over here upgrading and updating one thing at a time. Colder rainy weather has us searching for projects indoors. Mother nature has played a part in this next project. We have discovered that having an overhang on your roof line is super important for keeping water where it ought to be -...

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Photo spot

12/9/2024

Did it really happen if there's no photographic proof?  If you are traveling with anyone under 30, then the answer is no.  If you don't quite fit in that age bracket, chances are you still enjoy a good photo spot to chronicle good times with friends and family.  Here at the Corbin/Laurel Lake KOA,...

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Cultivate experiences over things this holiday season

12/1/2024

Ok. Thanksgiving is over, so now it's the mad dash to get everything ready for Christmas.  Sadly, for many, a good bit of the hurry and fluster is going to revolve around presents.  Research shows that consumer spending constitutes nearly 70% of the U.S. economy (World Bank, 2018).  It's hard to...

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It's PAWSitively amazing!

11/6/2024

We don't know about you but one of the biggest perks to the RV/camp life, is the ability to travel with your furry friends.  There is nothing better than hiking a trail with your four legged pal.  Until of course, they find EVERY mud puddle or roll in some stuff that smells wonderful... only to...

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Big News!

10/21/2024

We are so grateful to the Morrison's as they have selected us to be the future of the Corbin/Laurel Lake KOA. Who are we? We are the Jones family. A few years ago we sold everything and moved into our fifth wheel full-time after realizing that tomorrow is not guaranteed.  We set off with our three...

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