Hurricane Mills KOA Journey Campground Blog

When the Day Slows Down

10/27/2026

There's something special about an evening at Hurricane Mills KOA.The porch lights come on, the last sunlight filters through the trees, and the chairs seem to invite you to sit a little longer.Whether you're enjoying a quiet moment outside your cabin or gathering with friends around the fire pit,...

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Pool Closing

10/20/2026

Alien Cory says it's time to close the pool for the year, even though he likes the water at 52 degrees; our guests enjoyed the pool at a warm 86 degrees.So for now, our resident alien thinks it's time to put the pool cover on and take a break from brushing the pool every day. He will be back around...

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OVERHOLTS APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL

9/30/2026

DELICIOUS APPLE BUTTER BEING MADE IN AN  IRON KETTLE, BRING YOUR JAR AND TAKE SOME APPLE BUTTER HOME WITH YOU.                                         BREAKFAST IS BEING SERVED AT 7:30 AM   CALL 9312644050 TO LET THEM KNOW YOU WILL BE THERE.

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Amateur Motorcross races

8/11/2026

Another motorcross race is in the books, and I have to say the campers that stayed here at the KOA this year were awesome.     CONGRATULATIONS To all the racers and their families.

NEW NAME

8/11/2026

When the new directory comes out the first part of 2027, the Buffalo I40 exit 143 KOA will have a new name.  We have decided to change the name because the new name makes more sense to us since our campground is on Barren Hollow Rd HURRICANE MILLS  Tn.  Can you guess what the name will be?

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The Pool

8/3/2026

The pool is a beautiful blue and 86 degrees. Come and swim while it is open; it will be closed for the year on September 15. 

Pool Opening

5/18/2026

The Pool is open and looking great. "Alien Cory" has been put away for the season, not to be around until next March... Call the office to ask about swimming. The water is still a cool 76 degrees, and it looks beautiful.

leak testing

4/14/2026

It would be nice if pools could fix themselves.   We had a diver come out to the campground to check for leaks.   Hopefully we wont have water running down the drive way this year.

Pool Blue

4/8/2026

Getting the pool ready for a middle of May opening.  First fill the pool, then check for leaks, then repair the leaks paint the pool and refill the water, with a little luck the pool will be ready by May 15.

alien Cory

4/8/2026

Cleaning the pool for the season.  Having a little fun

Pool Opening - Green now, but soon it will be blue!

4/7/2026

Some campers see the water in the pool and want to jump on in,  I strongly suggest that they wait until its a little bluer!

Pool Blue

4/7/2026

We are making some great progress! We filled the pool up to find the crack, because last year we had to keep refilling it. The pool leaked out about a foot from the top every night.