KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
We are 2 hours southeast from Cincinnati, OH and 2 hours northeast of Lexington, KY.
From Columbus, OH:
You will follow US-23 down to OH-823, from there you will hit US-52 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway. Exit on Hayport Road. Turn right and then immediate left on to Kenyon Rd. Campground on Right.
From Cincinnati:
Take US-52 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway and exit on Hayport Road. Turn right and then immediate left on to Kenyon Rd. Campground on Right. From Lexington, KY, follow I-64 east to exit 179, Industrial Parkway/KY-67. Turn left on US-23. Turn right on OH-10 to cross the Ohio R. into OH. Just after crossing the river, turn left on Kenyon Rd. Follow Kenyon Rd north to the campground, on your left.
September 11, 2026 - September 12, 2026
WHEN: September 11-12, 2026
WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.
WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.
* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.
For more information please call 1-888-562-0441 and reference hot deal code: *V.
Valid: Year Round
What: All United States veterans, active duty, and retired military, firefighters and police officers receive 10% off of their stay!
Why: We want to thank those that keep us all healthy and safe day in and day out. We welcome you all, and would like to extend this discount to show our thanks.
Terms and Conditions:
For more information please call 1-888-562-0441 and reference hot deal code: HD.
May 07, 2027 - May 08, 2027
Join Us for Care Camps Weekend May 7-8, 2027
Valid: May 7–8, 2027For more information please call 1-888-562-0441 and reference hot deal code: CCW.
Hero Discount
Franklin Furnace/ Ohio River KOA Journey is proud to offer a special Thank you to all military veterans, service men and women, police, firefighters and first responders with 10% off their reservation. Valid military, state or federal service ID is required at check in.
Terms and conditions: This discount cannot be combined with any other discount or offers including KOA Rewards. Discount applied to site registration only.
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