Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort Blog
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KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
Directions to
Waterloo Lost Island KOA Campground
(Campers Check-in inside Bamboo Ridge Gas Station )
From the North: Take Highway 218 South . Turn right on East Shaulis . Take first right at roundabout LaPorte Rd) , KOA entrance will be on your left side..
From the West: Take Exit 230 off of Highway 20. Turn right to Hwy 218 . Take a right on East Shaulis Rd . Turn right again, follow till roundabout. Take first Right at roundabout (LaPorte rd) KOA will be on your left hand side.
From the East: Take Exit 71 A off of Highway 20 , take left to Hwy 218 . Turn right onto East Shaulis Rd . Turn right again, follow till roundabout. Take first right off roundabout ( LaPorte RD) KOA will be on your left.
From the South: Take highway 218 north to La Porte city exit. Stay in right lane. Turn right onto East Shaulis Rd at stop lights. Turn right again at next light. Follow to roundabout, take first right. ( LaPorte Rd) KOA entrance will be on your left side .
GPS: 42.447657... -92.317674
Introducing our Blog
Our Reservation Specialist, Sami, explores and reviews standard works from Tessa’s Lending Library, a cherished collection named in honor of Tessa Smith. Whose vibrant spirit and loving legacy continue to inspire readers. Throughout thoughtful reflections and engaging insights, Sami brings each piece of literature to life–celebrating stories that connect, comfort, and spark meaningful conversation within our community. She chooses a book from our library and publishes a blog monthly.
What is Tessa’s Lending Library?
In our lounge/game room, we have a lending library in remembrance of book reader/blogger Tessa Smith. In the lending library, you can exchange books or even donate them!
Who is Tessa?
Tessa was a passionate and loving young woman who, unfortunately, passed away at 21 years old. She was loved and cherished by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Tessa was an avid reader and if she wasn’t able to find the book she wanted in any of the public libraries, she would buy it, read it, and donate it to one of the local libraries for others to enjoy. This brought her great happiness. Tessa was passionate about sharing the love of reading with everyone and talking about her favorite books and authors with others. She even created her own online group called “A Bookaholic’s Review by Tessa” to share this love. Help us continue Tessa’s Legacy by sharing many great books.
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