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Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is a Franchise chain of about 500 North American Campgrounds based in Billings, Montana USA serving both Tent campers and Recreational Vehicle s.


HISTORY

KOA was founded by David Drum , a businessman from Billings, Montana , who in 1962 opened a campground on US 10 in time for the Seattle World's Fair along the Yellowstone River . In 1963 he began the franchise. By 1969 there were 262 franchises. By 1972 , there were over 600 franchises, by 1982 there were over 900. Since then the number of franchises has declined.


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