Flatwoods KOA Journey

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  Shannon Ashley
5 days ago
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  Paul Hensley
7 months ago
We stayed 2 nights and it was very nice. Well spaced gravel pull thru sites with paved roads. Lots of shade and each site has a fire ring, table and concrete patio. Surrounded by woods and close to the highway. Check in is at the Days Inn hotel lobby and the staff was helpfull and friendly.We would stay again.

  Rlpolo 091386
9 months ago
What a cool spot! The grounds are very well kept and the sites are spread throughout the mountains and valleys. Right off the road but hidden in the hills and very quiet. Free Ice!!! What! We have camped for years and this is the first time we encountered an ice machine complementary for campers. The amphitheater was also a cool touch and there are some hiking trails as well. You even get to use the hotels indoor / outdoor pools and they have a restaurant as well.. our stay was 50 bucks for a full hookup pull thru site. Crazy value for the money. We will be back.

  Ed McCoy
7 months ago
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  MJ Deroche
9 months ago
Located just off the interstate, behind Days Inn. Be careful driving in as there are some tight turns. Check-in is at the Days Inn lobby. KOA guests have access to hotel amenities, which is nice, and the hotel restaurant has pretty good food. The campground itself is very quiet. The bath house had no A/C so it's very stuffy in there. The playground was nice. This is good for an overnight campground.

  Tricia Donnelly
7 months ago
This place is a diamond in the rough and pictures shared on the site does not do it justice.Absolutely loved how the campground is connected to the Days Inn, so we were able to access the hotels indoor and outdoor pool as well as the gym.This location is just off the interstate, a Walmart is across the street as are some fast food franchises and gas stations, so it s the perfect layover when driving a far distance.Bath house was well maintained and exceptionally clean.Front desk staff and manager provided exceptional service and security frequently drove through the campground and walked the perimeter of the hotel.The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is due to lack of lighting at the campgrounds that made it very eerie at night.We will definitely be coming back to this location.Rooms: Campsites and hotel rooms.Nearby activities: Small child s playground.Safety: Security drove around the campgrounds and walked the hotel perimeter.More lighting is required at the campsites. It was eerie walking at night due to lack of light posts.Bathhouse required a code, which was great, plus access to indoor pool also required a key card.Walkability: Close to bath house, but you had to drive up to the hotel to access indoor and outdoor pool.

  J W
5 months ago
Very convenient next to highway, clean, level sites. Sites large and level enough to not unhook. Hill to get in is not a huge hill, just a hill. Very quiet, perfect for a one night stop enroute to somewhere else. Stayed both to and from our holiday. Pool at Days Inn makes this a great stop for kids. Desk staff and security great. Local fire department not so much. A trailer next to us had their propane/co alarm going off with two dogs in the trailer and when the owners could not be reached, the fire department (Volunteer) was called and refused to open the camper. Yes refused. Said it was breaking and entering. Despite me arguing, they would not budge. We left that night out of concern for our safety, and parked at the top of the hill, as far away from the campground as possible in the hotel parking lot. We hope for the sake of the dogs that it was a malfunctioning alarm. Regardless, hotel staff were wonderful and tried MANY times to reach the owners of the camper. We would definitely stay again.UPDATE: Stayed here again, 5 years later on a trip to Florida. Same as before, quiet, clean, great spot to stop for the night. Hotel restaurant and pool were a bonus as well!

  Collette Schoenegge
a week ago
This was a great stop for the night. Very, very quiet. I never heard anyone

  Teddy H.
10 months ago
Beautiful KOA. Grounds were well manicured. Easy in and out for our big rig. Sites are level. Bathouse and laundry facilities are very nice. Quiet, serene, and was enjoyable to walk the campground. Easy access to the interstate with plenty of places to grab a bite and a Walmart nearby.

  Julie Giesler
a year ago
A great little campground. Very clean. Nice level sites with cement pad for picnic table. Amenities include the Days Inn pool and fitness room within a short walking distance. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely return.

  Alyssa
9 months ago
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  Ask Jewels
10 months ago
(Mary Ann and Lisa) were SO kind to arrange us the availability to stay at our first camping site over having to move 1/2 way into our 7 day stay. Originally we were booked later, but due to my sister's surgery being rescheduled, had to move it up earlier, so I could be home to take her, causing a booking split, that they both rectified ~ THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!

  Jill Davis
8 months ago
I m usually wary of choosing a Journey location due to previous disappointments. However, this was the nicest stop on our trip, including several Holiday locations. Easy to find, level parking, clean restrooms and showers. Great staff!

  Gary Riemer
a year ago
This is a great campground with much potential. The sites are spacious with concrete pads. The restrooms are new, beautiful, clean and well maintained. Many pull through sites , all with full hookups and good wifi along with Many amenities for children. The major investment appears to have been for an amphitheater.The area that was overlooked unfortunately is the campsites. The potential still lies with the sites. A short portion of the sites are level but the majority is sloped. Leveling longer campers do require more wood blocking. Also many of the sewer hookups are somewhat high . Depending on your campers ground clearance there may not be adequate slope.

  Elaine Fry
8 months ago
Very nice and quiet campground. Sites are nicely spaced. The amenities such as pool are located at the Days Inn but are available to campground guests along with restaurant.

  John Kaylor
8 months ago
We camped at the KOA also managed by the Days Inn. Everything was very good, with the exception of the WIFI, which was virtually nonexistent . In today's camping world, WIFI is considered by most campers as an essential. Many campgrounds unfortunately provide minimal service in this area, just tolist this as available. Since this is a Journey campground they should look at.the Forsyth GA setup, which had repeaters for each individual area.

  SK R
a year ago
Stayed here for a night as we were just passing through. Most RV sites are large but the one we got was not level. We had difficulty hitching and unhitching because of the grade. Also, the road going to the site was extremely narrow and curvy. Not sure how these big RVs get through. Campground is fine for one night but it definitely would not be on our list for anything more than that. There s a tiny playground but nothing else to do. Most KOAs we stay at have some planned activities. Still, okay for a one night stay. Convenient to I79.

  Michelle Pouch
2 years ago
This campground was located on a very nice property. The grounds were clean and great for walking. A few things I would suggest though is to add more washing machines and dyers, and to cool that area off somehow even with large fans, it's unbearably hot in that area. The Amphitheater is beautiful and it is a shame it's not being used. The owners have invested a lot of money into that venue and should really utilize it. It's a well maintained property though and close to everything you need.

  Frances Croom
3 years ago
We were pleasantly surprised at this KOA after reading the not so good reviews about it. We have a 45 foot coach towing a car so we have to do due diligence before attempting anywhere new or unknown.This KOA was easy to find after exiting off of the interstate. Based on what we had read about checking in at the Days Inn, and finding the correct entrance to enter the lobby, check in was painless and easy. We had already made our reservations online and paid for it.Signage going into the campground was sufficient and the road, although a little narrow, was easy to navigate with our Big Rig. The directions to our campsite was easy to understand and soon we were set up in our pull through site #43.Interior roads were paved and the sites were gravel with concrete patios. The only negative I could see about the water and electric pedestals were that they were a little high off of the ground and could present a problem for slide outs if you pull in too closely. We did not hook up to water and did not use the sewer. But the electricity was fine. We also did not use the bathhouse. We had read about the wireless signal being almost nonexistent but if you have Verizon, there is a cell tower within sight of the campground as noted in our photo s. Signal was very strong. We did not use the campground Wifi. There is a small playground for kids.There was one other RV in our row when we arrived and in a few hours, the entire row was full so I would advise reservations especially for big rigs. It was a very quiet night which we enjoyed immensely.

  Scott Wallman
3 years ago
Quiet campground! We enjoyed our stay. The CG was well located near several outdoor activities, groceries and restaurants. The sites were level. All utilities water, electric and sewer worked flawlessly. The laundromat was small (one washer and dryer), but clean and well maintained. I d definitely camp here again.

  Amanda Showalter
a year ago
Stayed a night as we were passing through. Interesting little campground. You have to check in at the Days Inn at the top of the hill, which is also where the pool is. There isn't really much to do at the campground itself. There are outlets across the street, checked out Fiestaware and the shoe store. Multiple food options (I like Shoney's, but my husband disagrees :) ), the Custard Stand is right across the street.I'd recommend this place for a quick stopover, but not much more than that.

  LINDA JENKINSON (Jersey Devil)
a year ago
This campground is well kept with large pull through sites. The only problem is there is nothing to do. Amphitheater is closed and no activities available. We are allow to go to Days Inn Hotel to use their pools, fitness center and restaurant when open.

  Annemieke Philippi
2 years ago
Visit again: Yes, very convenient location to enjoy Charleston (1.5 hrs drive. Stonewall Resort (45 minute drive). Sutton Lake (10 minute drive). Westen Glass Museum is a surprising find, we spent over an hour here, could have stayed longer (30 minute drive). The town of Flatwood has beautiful views and surrounding area/homes are just a pleasure to drive around and enjoy.Campground for the Mature RVers: Yes nice, calm, quiet, clean and pleasant. No evidence of long-term tenants.Felt safe: VERY, had marked security drive through often.Site condition: some sections are tiered to give a more vacation feel, others are even side by side. Nearly all sites appeared easy to enter; pull-thru or back-in.Spacing between sites: Plenty of space for your rig, your truck, your table, chairs and still have more room available.Views: we were in section 1- 12, it was quiet, for mature campers, trees all around but not cramped or stuffy.Hook-ups: All in working order, easy to locate, all in one spot, clean, too.Noise (road or campground): very quiet. This campground is up and above a hotel deep in the trees and away from the traffic of the highway.Staff: SWEET!!! Very kind, patient despite being very busy. The staff is inside the Days Inn Hotel. You call them, check-in there and see them in the lobby always with a smile in the voice and a sincere Thank You.Services: Funny but we were most excited about the firewood being very well seasoned and dry. It was $11 a bundle but generous and everything burned within 2 hours. This was a 1st for us.Ease of drive to grounds: A bit odd exit from the highway. You turn at the Buick dealership, pass it, curves around to the right and you go up up up to the Day's Inn Hotel parking lot. Check-in at the lobby of the hotel before going to the KOA entrance gate.Things to do: We enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant. Swimming pool is small but pleasant. Just to walk the grounds is worth is everyday. The grounds are beautiful maintained, green and lush. There is an amphitheater on the grounds but there wasn't any entertainment at the time of our visit.

  j neal
7 months ago
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  Connie Ackerman
7 years ago
We picked this campground in spite of some negative reviews because it was convenient. The hill to enter is a hill - not a very, very steep hill. It took no effort with our Chevy truck pulling a 35' trailer. Sites were level; we never unhooked. Each site has a concrete patio. The bathrooms are modern, spotless, and secure. And it is absolutely quiet. True, it has no cable, which we don't care about. And perhaps there are wild animals. Aren't there in most rural places? People, it's a very nice campground.

  Donna Davis
4 years ago
Great place, great location.We spent 6 days in WV and stayed at this campground. It was wonderful. The sites are pull through with cement slab and picnic bench. A small grill, too. You can put your garbage out daily if desired. Drains for both grey and black waters. It is behind a Day's Inn and we were allowed to use the inside and outside pools, and the exercise equipment at the Inn. It is located off a busy highway but has no vehicle noises. There are many eating places to chose from, and the gas price was quite low...$2.35 at this writing.

  Rich Willis
4 years ago
A diamond in the rough! I picked this campground while passing thru WV, and this was the only one I found within a couple hours that didn't look sketchy online. Turns out, it's fantastic for a stopover, or for a home base for activities in the area. It's attached to the Days Inn Conference Center, and there is also a small amphitheatre there. Not a ton of amenities, but it is clean, safe and friendly. It's also very easy to get in and out of. One note: the office and check-in is at the Days Inn, so you need to stop up in the hotel parking lot before heading down. Lots of fast food around, and plenty of had/diesel (including truck spots for diesel that are great when towing.) Once you get parked, you MUST try the Custard Stand! Fantastic chili dogs and homemade frozen custard!

  Michael Gilson
3 years ago
Because of reviews we were only going to stay 1 night here on our way to Nashville. But we decided heck, we wanna see what WV has to offer. So we booked 2 nights. It didn't disappoint. Sutton Lake was awesome & close by, spent the whole day there. Went out to eat at El Gallo, delicious & friendly staff. Which was suggested by KOA staff.Now on to the park itself. We were pleasantly surprised at how immaculate the grounds are here. Also at how easy it is to find the campground & the speedy/pleasant check in. There's no activities here for the lil ones, so in that respect not like other KOA's Just a small park & the outside pool . Only bad thing I could say about this place is that the laundry room/facilities was extremely hot. But the ice machine made up for that. Free ice always a good thing. Definitely will be back if coming through this area again.

  Valerie Tilburg
4 years ago
We enjoyed the pull through site after a long day of traveling. It was cool that we could use the pool & hot tub. Pool was indoors & warm enough to enjoy. Wifi signal was ok but could be stronger. We just stopped to sleep but seemed nice & friendly. Also convenient off 79 but didn't see a sign to tell us check in was at the hotel.

  Taylor
2 years ago
Terry is absolutely incredible! She went above and beyond any campground service we have ever seen. We had issues attempting to work from our camper, and she gave us flexibility to move to another site just to see if we had better luck! The campground is very quiet and clean. I will be coming back, solely due to Terry!