The Shelby-Mansfield KOA was my first place of work. I worked there during my high school summers which happened to be the first couple years of Wagon Wheel Campground’s transition to a KOA franchise. I learned SO much between all the tasks we were responsible for and the standard of service, cleanliness, and overall experience we were taught to strive for. Owners Garry & Vicki Cole and manager Amy were the driving force behind it all. You won’t find owners anywhere that put in more hours, more hard work, and most of all the CARE into their campground and experience of its guests than Garry & Vicki!
Being able to experience this campground from the camper’s perspective after a *few* more years of growth, all I can say is WOW. Our five kids stayed busy, excited, and active the ENTIRE weekend, and the best part of it was: we didn’t have to do the entertaining! The countless amenities, planned activities, store, food options, etc. were just awesome. Details like Vicki’s red geraniums everywhere and the sparkling-clean bathrooms haven’t changed, but the growth across every other aspect is just incredible to see. The kids can’t wait to go back, and neither can I! It’s the best family trip we’ve had so far and it’s in Crawford County’s own backyard!
I don’t care how CLOSE or how FAR you live, do your family a favor and book some time here! It’s an award-winning campground for a reason, and a very easy hour drive from Columbus!