Galesburg / Knoxville Illinois KOA Holiday

09/09/2026

🍂🏕️ DON’T MISS FALL-FEST WEEKEND! 🍁🔥

Make plans now to join us for Fall-Fest Weekend, September 19th, at the Galesburg / Knoxville Illinois KOA Holiday!

We’ve got a fun weekend planned with:

🎱 Bingo
⛳ Mini Golf Tournament
🎬 Movie Matinee

🍁 Beautiful fall weather and local fall events
Fall camping weekends are some of the best of the year, and sites can fill quickly. Grab your family, pack up the RV, and come enjoy a relaxing weekend filled with fun, fresh air, campfires, and lasting memories.

📅 Weekend of September 19th
📍 Galesburg / Knoxville Illinois KOA Holiday
📞 Call (309) 289-2267 to reserve your site today!

Don’t wait too long—book your Fall-Fest getaway and come make some great campground memories with us!

09/05/2026

🎣☀️ The weather is HOT… and so is the fishing! 🔥🐟

There’s still plenty of summer fun waiting for you at the Galesburg East / Knoxville Illinois KOA Holiday!

🏕️ Book your stay
🎣 Cast a line and catch some fish
🔥 Gather around the campfire
🍫 Make some s’mores
❤️ And most importantly… make memories that will last a lifetime!

Sometimes the best memories are the simple ones—camping, fishing, campfires, and time together with the people you love.

📅 Book your KOA getaway and come make some memories with us!

09/05/2026

🎃👻 Have you booked your site for our Spooktacular Halloween Weekend at Galesburg / Knoxville KOA Holiday? 👻🎃

Join us Friday & Saturday, October 2–3 for one of our favorite camping weekends of the year! Decorate your campsite, pack your favorite costume, and get ready for a weekend full of fall fun, with all Halloween activities taking place on Saturday, October 3rd.

🧙‍♀️ Saturday's spooky activities include:
🎃 Costume Parade
🍬 Trick-or-Treating throughout the campground
🎲 Halloween Bingo with fun prizes
🎬 Family Movie Matinee

Bring your Halloween spirit and join us for a day of laughter, treats, and unforgettable camping memories with family and friends. Whether you're a ghost, pirate, princess, superhero, or something completely unique, we can't wait to see your creative costumes!

🏕️ Please note: This Halloween celebration is exclusively for our registered campers and their guests and is not open to the general public. Thank you for helping us keep this a safe and enjoyable event for our camping families.

🍂 Reserve your campsite today and make Galesburg / Knoxville KOA Holiday your Halloween destination for October 2–3. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

👻🎃 Camping • Costumes • Campfires • Memories 🎃👻

09/04/2026

✈️🏕️ CHECK OUT THE FLY IN FOR THE FUN & CAMP WITH US! 🏕️✈️

The annual Stearman Fly-In is returning to Galesburg, and the East Galesburg/Knoxville Illinois KOA Holiday is the perfect home base for your weekend! 🇺🇸

🚐 Stay at the KOA, then head over to the airport for an incredible day watching these beautiful, historic Stearman airplanes take to the skies!

After a hot day at the airport, come back to the campground and…

💦 Cool off in our refreshing swimming pool
🔥 Relax around the campfire as the sun goes down
🍫 Make some s’mores
❤️ And, best of all, make memories with family and friends!

Turn your trip to the Stearman Fly-In into a whole weekend getaway. ✈️🏕️

Planes by day. Pool in the afternoon. Campfires & s’mores at night.
Sounds like a pretty great weekend to us!

📅 Book your campsite now and make the KOA part of your Stearman Fly-In adventure!

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Seventy-five or more vintage biplanes will land at the Galesburg airport over the next week for the 55th National Stearman Fly In, some flown in from New Jersey and California.

Parking and admission are free, and narrated tram rides run the flight line daily for $1. Monday and Saturday are the days built around the public, with children's activities both days and flying contests Monday afternoon.

Fly-In president Tye Hammerle and vice president Phillip Wolford stopped in with the details.

Full story and interview: ➡️ https://www.wgil.com/2026/09/03/stearman-fly-in-2026/

08/29/2026

🚐🇺🇸 HEADING OUT TO SEE THE WONDERS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY? 🇺🇸🏕️

Whether your adventure is taking you toward Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, the Grand Canyon, or any of the incredible destinations across America, make East Galesburg / Knoxville KOA Holiday a stop along the way!

📍 Conveniently located right off Interstate 74, we're an easy-in, easy-out stop where you can pull in, get settled, relax, and be ready to hit the road again in the morning.

🚐 90% of our 75 RV sites are Pull-Thru, Full Hookup sites!

And when we say we can accommodate RVs, we mean it! From the biggest motorhomes and fifth wheels to travel trailers and little teardrop campers, we've got a site for you.

Our extra-long Pull-Thru sites are perfect for those big rigs, giving you plenty of room without the hassle of trying to squeeze into a tight campsite. Just pull in, hook up, and start relaxing! 🌲

✨ Full Hookups
✨ All Pull-Thru RV Sites
✨ Extra-Long Sites for Big Rigs
✨ Easy Access from I-74
✨ Easy In & Easy Out
✨ A relaxing place to recharge before the next leg of your adventure

Sometimes the best road trips aren't just about the destination—they're about finding great places to stop along the way. ❤️🤍💙

08/29/2026

🍂🔥 FALL WILL BE IN THE AIR SOON! 🔥🍂

Have you made your fall camping reservations yet?

Summer may be winding down, but some of the BEST camping weather is still ahead! 🍁🏕️

There’s nothing quite like a crisp fall evening at the Galesburg East / Knoxville KOA Holiday — sitting around a warm campfire, roasting s’mores, watching the stars come out, and then snuggling into your RV for a great night’s sleep. 🔥🌙🚐

Fall is the perfect time to:

🍁 Enjoy the changing colors
🔥 Relax around the campfire
🍫 Make some s’mores
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spend quality time with family and friends
🏕️ Make a few more camping memories before winter arrives!

Don’t pack away that camper just yet!

🍂 BOOK YOUR FALL CAMPING GETAWAY TODAY! 🍂

📞 Call us at 309-289-2267 to make your reservation.

Grab your sweatshirts, bring the marshmallows, and come enjoy those beautiful fall evenings with us at the Galesburg East / Knoxville KOA Holiday! 🍁🔥

08/10/2026

🔥🍫 HAPPY NATIONAL S’MORES DAY! 🍫🔥

Is there anything better than sitting around a crackling campfire, roasting marshmallows, and building the perfect ooey-gooey s’more? We don’t think so! 😋

National S’mores Day is the perfect reminder that some of the best memories are made around the campfire. 🏕️❤️

Why not start planning your next camping getaway at Galesburg / Knoxville Illinois KOA Holiday? Pack the graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows, gather your favorite people, and come make some sweet camping memories with us!

Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a family camping trip, or just an excuse to relax around the fire, we’d love to have you.

📅 Book your future stay today and give yourself something to look forward to!

🔥 Campfires
🍫 S’mores
🏕️ Camping
❤️ Memories

Sounds like the recipe for a pretty great getaway!

Call us at 309-289-2267 or book online at https://koa.com/campgrounds/galesburg

08/02/2026

🍂 **Looking for Something to Do This Fall? Join the Galesburg / Knoxville Illinois KOA Holiday Team!** 🍂

With the kids heading back to school, do you have a little extra free time? We'd love to welcome you to our team!

We're currently hiring **Part-Time Customer Service Team Members** to help us provide an outstanding camping experience during one of the busiest and most beautiful times of the year.

As a Campground Worker, you'll:
🏕️ Welcome and assist our guests with a friendly smile
🧹 Help keep our campground clean, safe, and beautiful
🍁 Help create memorable fall camping experiences for our guests

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for flexible part-time work while enjoying the outdoors. Every day is a little different, and you'll be part of a fun, friendly team that takes pride in making our campground a special place to visit.

If you're dependable, enjoy meeting people, and love working outdoors, we'd love to hear from you!

📞 **To apply or learn more, call us at (309) 289-2267 or stop by the campground office.**

Come spend this fall helping campers make lifelong memories at **Galesburg / Knoxville Illinois KOA Holiday!** 🚐🍁🔥

08/02/2026

🎃👻 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween Weekend at Galesburg / Knoxville KOA Holiday! 👻🎃

Join us Friday & Saturday, October 2–3 for one of our favorite camping weekends of the year! Decorate your campsite, pack your favorite costume, and get ready for a weekend full of fall fun, with all Halloween activities taking place on Saturday, October 3rd.

🧙‍♀️ Saturday's spooky activities include:
🎃 Costume Parade
🍬 Trick-or-Treating throughout the campground
🎲 Halloween Bingo with fun prizes
🎬 Family Movie Matinee

Bring your Halloween spirit and join us for a day of laughter, treats, and unforgettable camping memories with family and friends. Whether you're a ghost, pirate, princess, superhero, or something completely unique, we can't wait to see your creative costumes!

🏕️ Please note: This Halloween celebration is exclusively for our registered campers and their guests and is not open to the general public. Thank you for helping us keep this a safe and enjoyable event for our camping families.

🍂 Reserve your campsite today and make Galesburg / Knoxville KOA Holiday your Halloween destination for October 2–3. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

👻🎃 Camping • Costumes • Campfires • Memories 🎃👻

07/21/2026

🌦️ Even rain clouds can have a silver lining! 🌅

After a recent rain shower, Mother Nature treated us to one of the breathtaking sunsets that make camping at Galesburg East / Knoxville KOA Holiday so special. Sometimes the best views come right after the storm!

A huge THANK YOU to Gabby for sharing this beautiful photo with us! 📸❤️

Whether you're relaxing by the campfire, spending time with family, or simply taking in the beauty around you, moments like these remind us why we love camping.

Have you captured an amazing sunset or special memory during your stay? We'd love to see it! Share your photos in the comments or tag us in your posts.

🌲 Book your next camping adventure and experience the beauty of Galesburg East / Knoxville KOA Holiday for yourself. We can't wait to welcome you!