Kankakee South KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Plan ahead to avoid major headaches later. GPS is great, but often sends drivers on routes not equipped for tow vehicles. To avoid gravel roads and rural areas not suited for trailers, see below.
From Champaign, Chicago, and Illinois points North or South:
- Stay on I-57 until Exit 308.
- Turn South onto US 45/52.
- Follow US 45/52 South for 3 miles to 6000S Rd.
- You will see our sign on the Left. Turn Left onto 6000S Rd for 1 mile.
From Michigan, Elkhart, and points Northeast:
- Stay on I-80 until Exit 12.
- Take the exit onto I-65 South.
- Stay on I-65 until Exit 230.
- Turn West onto IN-10. This will become IL-114 then merge with IL-17. Stay on IL-17 to I-57.
- Take I-57 South until Exit 308.
- Follow US 45/52 South for 3 miles to 6000S Rd.
- You will see our sign on the Left. Turn Left onto 6000S Rd for 1 mile.
From I-55, West I-80 and Iowa points West:
- Stay on I-80 until Exit 112.
- Turn South onto IL-47.
- From IL-47, turn East onto IL-113.
- Take I-57 South until Exit 308.
- Follow US 45/52 South for 3 miles to 6000S Rd.
- You will see our sign on the Left. Turn Left onto 6000S Rd for 1 mile.
From the Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and points Southeast:
- Stay on I-65 North until Exit 201 (NOT EXIT 220). (Depending on where you are coming from, you may be approaching from US-41. If so, skip to the next step.)
- Turn West onto US-24. This will merge with US-45/52. Stay on US-45/52.
- Turn Right onto 6000S Rd for 1 mile. You will see our large entrance sign on the Left.
If you are an RVer, there is a very high probability that your rig’s journey began in Northern Indiana. As the undisputed heart of RV manufacturing and service in the country, the Elkhart and Nappanee areas attract thousands of travelers every year who are dropping off their rigs for scheduled factory maintenance, warranty repairs, or custom upgrades.
Getting your rig to the factory can be a stressful trek, especially when navigating tight timelines or long driving days. That is exactly why our campground makes the perfect final stopping point on the final leg of your journey.
Located comfortably right along your path, our park takes the frantic rush out of your arrival day. Elkhart and Nappanee are just a simple day trip from our campground.
By staying with us the night before your scheduled drop-off, you can:
Wake up refreshed, enjoy your morning coffee, and make the final, easy drive to the service center without fighting sunrise semi-truck traffic.
Use our spacious sites to easily pack your bags, empty your tanks, and prep your RV for shop time without feeling rushed.
If your factory service requires you to move out of your rig for a few days, spend your last night in total relaxation enjoying our peaceful campground setting.
Because factory service seasons peak during the spring, summer, and fall, our premium pull-through and back-in sites can book up quickly with fellow travelers making the exact same run.
Whether you need a reliable 50-amp full hook-up site to test your systems before the technicians look at them, or just a quiet place to park your wheels for the night, we’re ready to welcome you.
Head over to our online reservation system or give us a call to secure your stopover spot today!
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