Enjoy this poem written by a talented guest!

Thank you, Tina Parscal-Briggs for this beautiful poem about your experience at our campground. We look forward to hosting your family again in the future!

Dear Manchester Beach KOA Team,

I am writing to express my gratitude for providing such a wonderful camping experience for our family. 

Your campground was everything we hoped for—clean, safe, family-friendly, and welcoming to our 3 dogs. 

We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. It was a positive and educational weekend for the first time out with our tent trailer!

To show our appreciation, I wrote a little poem capturing the joy of our visit:

Camping with Kids at Manchester Beach KOA
A Happy Poem of Dusty Toes and Tide Pools 

Written by Happy Camper ( aka. Tina Parscal-Briggs)

Dirty, dusty, sticky fun,
From morning light to setting sun.
Playgrounds echo with laughter bright,
Bike rides zooming left and right.

The swimming pool? A chilly thrill!
But brave little swimmers had their fill.
We swung so high, we touched the sky—
Even Grandma gave it one good try!

The camp store saved us more than once—
Milk and ice cream bars? Total musts.
We laughed about tent trailer life—
At least we were warm through coastal nights.

The community campfire? A s’more-fest delight,
Sticky hands glowing in the firelight.
The ice cream social? A sweet little dream,
With grins full of sprinkles and drips of ice cream.

KOA was clean, the staff so kind,
A friendlier spot would be hard to find.
The camp kitchen—tidy, easy, and neat—
Made dinner prep feel like a treat!

The outdoor movie was a cozy surprise,
With popcorn, blankets, and wide-open skies.
New friends were made by bike and flame—
By the end of the trip, they knew our names.

With wagging tails and dusty paws,
It felt like home—just with more "awws."
Tide pool day trips stole the show,
Tiny crabs and sea stars glow.

Wind in our hair, salt on our skin,
Adventure outside and peace within.
If you can survive the winding road,
You’ll earn the peace this place bestowed.

A coastal gem, a family win—
With sand in our shoes and smiles within.
So here’s to KOA’s warm embrace—
A joyful, family-friendly place.

We came back tired, but spirits high—
With campfire hearts and stars in the sky.

The curvy road took us away,

But in your campground, our hearts will stay!

Thank you again for creating such a special place for families to enjoy nature, connect, and make lifelong memories. We can’t wait to come back. Our grandkids LOVED it, memories forever.

Warmly,
Glenn, Tina, and Cierra Briggs, with our 2 grandkids and three dogs!
(Wednesday, July 16-Friday July 18, campsite 13)