Royal Gorge / Cañon City KOA Holiday
Cañon City, CO
Offered at $2,250,000
Proven 19-Acre, 121-Site KOA Holiday in Cañon City, CO, with 30+ Years of Operational Success, Extensive Amenities, and Direct Access to Royal Gorge.
Investment Highlights:
- Established, Proven Operation: Over 30 years of continuous operation as a KOA campground with strong brand recognition and repeat clientele.
- Premier Location: Best-located RV park in the Royal Gorge submarket—nestled on a hillside with scenic views and direct access to hiking and biking trails. The site is quiet and removed from highway noise, yet close to key attractions.
- Major Tourism Driver: Situated just minutes from the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, which draws over 350,000 annual visitors and contributes more than $40 million to the regional economy.
- Flexible Brand Transition: The current KOA franchise agreement expires in November 2025, offering a buyer the flexibility to renew or rebrand.
- Diverse Revenue Streams: Income is derived from RV sites, tent camping, Kamping Kottages, park models, store income, and rental agreements with a commercial rafting company and residential tenant.
- Recent Capital Improvements: Extensively upgraded and maintained under current ownership, with 90% of electric replaced with copper wiring in conduit, new/upgraded septic & water systems, remodeled shower houses, and new irrigated landscaping throughout the property.
- On-Site Amenities: Operates as a KOA Holiday featuring a pool, mini-golf, giant slide, playgrounds, pizza kitchen, pancake house, old west town buildings, and other guest-friendly facilities.
- Four-Season Appeal: Located in Colorado’s “Banana Belt,” known for its mild, dry winters and moderate summer temperatures, allowing for an extended operational season.
- Strong Regional Access: Approximately 1 hour from Colorado Springs, 2.25 hours from Denver, and less than an hour to Pueblo and Interstate 25.
- Outdoor Recreation Hub: Additional demand generators include the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Arkansas River rafting and fly fishing, and over 50 miles of local mountain biking and hiking trails.
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For more information:
Bob Kaplan
Founder and Managing Broker
bobkaplan@naiohb.com
Direct (520) 271-2304
Maria Piper
Broker
mariapiper@naiohb.com
Direct (303) 912-3056