Batesville KOA Journey

This is a 3.5 rating in my opinion but it has to be a 3 or 4 star. Awesome host, very attentive, pleasant, polite and helpful. She is everywhere and doing everything. The campgrounds have several sites in multiple sections. I love the large fire pits. There is plenty for the children to do, basketball court included the 13 year old rated it 4 or 5 and stated it's a pretty nice playground. There are sever beanbag toss games. I believe you have to bring your own bags. I wish there was a little more effort put into the grounds themselves. Gravel on the drives going to the sites, hay/straw for areas where mud is present, fill in some of the standing water sites and have a few more full hook up pull through sites. Also, I was not happy with the location of my firepit, I felt like we were right

This is our first time at the KOA but had stayed previously in the thousand trails side last year. The KOA has level sites and plenty are shaded. We were told that there are a lot of upgrades planned for 2020 for the entire campground including site accessible Wi-Fi and a new second pool. The 600+acre combined campground is a good value when considering a lake to swim in, a nice pool, and large playgrounds for the kids. Lots of area to bike around or just walk. Very friendly staff and the campground is maintained thigh still rustic in areas. We plan to be back at least once or twice next year.

This is a review for the Thousand Trails sections as well as the KOA parts. We have been coming here for years but have been away for about 6 years. This resort has improved dramatically! 1. Many more TT sites with even MORE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. 2. A whole new area of recreational items which include a huge children's play area, GREAT sand filled volley Ball Court, 8-10 new horseshoe pits, a full size basketball court and many paved roads have been added. This place is "hopin" on the weekends and loads of fun. NICE JOB ELS! We WILL be back!

The staff was very friendly and helpful. We stayed a whole week. Pool, splash pad for little ones, playground, dog park, fishing and more. They had a Daddy daughter dance event when we were there which was fun. They also have a laundry center which comes in handy.

Nice spacing between the lots. Angled to easily back into. Graveled and level. HUGE swimming pool. Lovely lake. Extremely nice!