Kampgrounds of America has purchased three KOA properties – Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, Montana, and Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, Montana. Billings KOA Holiday opened in June 1962 and holds the designation as the very first KOA campground among more than 500 KOA locations. All three properties were owned by the Marv and Carol Linde family of Billings for 46 years.
Billings KOA Holiday was purchased by the Linde family in 1997.
The Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday – opened in 1977 and 2013, respectively – are the closest KOA properties to Yellowstone National Park, located near the west entrance.
Billings KOA Holiday – the company’s first – was purchased by the Linde family in 1997.
The Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday – opened in 1977 and 2013, respectively – are the closest KOA properties to Yellowstone National Park, located near the west entrance.
“For over four decades, the Linde family has been valued partners and friends,” said Toby O’Rourke, president and CEO of Kampgrounds of America, Inc. “Marv, Carol – and sons Steve, Dave, and Brian – have been actively involved in our campground system, shaping many of our programs and overall approach to outdoor hospitality. We are honored they have entrusted us to carry their legacy forward. They will always remain a special part of our KOA family and history.”
Kampgrounds of America has more than 500 campgrounds across the U.S. and Canada. Most are franchises, but more than 40 are owned directly by the company.