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Yes, some KOA campgrounds do offer EV charging at their RV spots. Some locations have installed Level 2 charging stations, which can charge EVs faster than a typical Level 1 charger. However, not all KOA campgrounds are equipped with EV charging, so it's always a good idea to check with the specific campground you're interested in before booking.
Here's a more detailed look:

• Not all KOAs offer EV charging: While KOA is working to expand EV charging availability, not every location has it.
• Level 2 charging: Many KOA campgrounds that do offer EV charging have Level 2 stations, which offer faster charging times than Level 1 chargers.
• Dual pedestal chargers: Some KOA RV campgrounds also offer dual pedestal chargers, which can charge EVs and provide power to RVs.
• Check with the campground: It's essential to contact the specific KOA campground you're interested in to confirm EV charging availability and any associated fees.
• Charging RV-style: Some KOA campgrounds may allow you to plug your EV into a standard RV power outlet (30-50 amps) with an adapter, but this is generally not recommended due to the potential for damage to both the vehicle and the campground's electrical system.
• KOA is expanding EV charging: KOA is actively working to increase the number of campgrounds with EV charging infrastructure.

 

I haven't, usually my routes have plenty of L2 and DCFC options. Be aware, some EV sites may not welcome EV charging, even if you pay for an RV space.

TT-30 is 120V, so likely the Iooniq will only pull 120V@12A, and not 24A the way a Tesla might. Better to look for sites with NEMA 14-30/14-50 outlets.

 

thanks I plan on bringing my 16 amp Vevor charger

 

this is what a typical outlet panel looks like at an RV site

I know the middle one is what is called a TT30-R it's typically a 30 amp 120 volt jobbie

TT = Travel Trailer

30 means 30 amps

R is for receptacle as opposed to P for plug

 

Hello,

Unfortunately we do not have electric chargers. There are public chargers at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone.

Thank you,

Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA
3305 Targhee Pass Hwy
West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
800-562-7591

From: "Greg ---" <---@yahoo.com>
Sent: 4/22/25
To: "yellowstonepark@koa.com" <yellowstonepark@koa.com>
Subject: Do You Have EV Chargers

hi there, we plan on staying at your campground next month and were wondering if you have EV Chargers for electric cars?

thank you,
Greg

 

Public charging stations in Yellowstone.

 

Hello,

Unfortunately our system at the park can't handle EV charging and we have had issues with this in the past were it will cause a whole row to go down when attempted. We ask that you do not try and charge an EV on site and rather use one of the locations in town or located in Island Park located about 15 miles west of us in Idaho. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

Thank you,

Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA
3305 Targhee Pass Hwy
West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
800-562-7591

From: "Greg ---" <---@yahoo.com>
Sent: 4/22/25
To: Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA <yellowstonepark@koa.com>
Subject: Re: Do You Have EV Chargers


Thank you so much for the reply and information, if we were to book an RV site and just stay in a tent there, could we charge in an RV site provided we bring an adapter that will allow us to do so, this is a possible if you allow it.

 

FYI - we travelled to Yellowstone last summer. All of the 8 chargers in West Yellowstone at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center were NACS (Tesla) Superchargers and I was unable to use them. The Holiday Inn West had 4 chargers, but we were not staying there. I had to drive almost 30 miles to Island Park, where they had 2 175kW CCS1 chargers, to charge my Ioniq 5 each night. Our last night we spent in the park at Lake Lodge Cabins, and the rangers allowed us to charge our car at the Teal Lodge Employee Dorms where they had 2 J-1772 220V stations. Charging while visiting the park was by far the biggest challenge of our trip.

 

I have never charged that a KOA but I do when camping at state parks. One thing that I would be wary of is the quality of the equipment that you are plugging into. Last camping trip I tried my dual voltage Tesla evse on a 50 amp circuit unplugged it after I felt that it was getting too hot. Luckily most state parks in PA have electric vehicle chargers and they are nice robust clipper Creek evses. Good luck!

 

I am sorry, yes you can charge at your site with the adaptor.


On Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 12:50 PM Craters of the Moon KOA <arcokoa@gmail.com> wrote:

If you have a tent site with electric, you can charge your EV.

On Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 10:52 AM Greg --- <---@yahoo.com> wrote:

Thank you so much for the reply and information, we booked an RV site and plan to stay in a tent there, could we charge in an RV site provided we bring an adapter that will allow us to do so, this is a possible if you allow it.


On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 02:23:32 PM PDT, Craters of the Moon KOA <arcokoa@gmail.com> wrote:


Sorry, we don't.

On Tue, Apr 22, 2025, 12:17 PM Greg --- <---@yahoo.com> wrote:

hi there, we plan on staying at your campground next month and were wondering if you have EV Chargers for electric cars?

thank you,
Greg

 

well I'm glad I changed my mind and went to camp at the beach instead, way closer to home, cause the next morning, she would not start, dead 12v battery, had to get inside of her using the physical key, then asked some strangers to jump start her before I bought this jumper pack, got an appointment for 7:00 am tomorrow at the Stealership to check out the ICCU

yes this happened on my Birthday !!! yay me

 

well i just paid Elk Grove Hyundai $250 to tell me I need a new car battery after O'Reilly's tested it and told me it was good

 

Are you sure they replace the right type of battery you don't need cranking amps because there is no engine to turn.

 

so I bought a brand new battery at AutoZone and later that evening when I took in my old one I had them test it and it tested 100% good, so wth?

 

so I bought a brand new battery at AutoZone and later that evening when I took in my old one I had them test it and it tested 100% good, so wth?


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Just because it meets it design specs doesn't mean it wasn't designed to be a POS...for this specific vehicle application.

Maybe it's absolutely great...in starting a Smart car.

 

thank you all for your feedback, well looks like the AutoZone Duralast Platinum Elite battery was the answer, I just drove to San Diego and back a 1,000 mile round trip over 3 days without any issues

here's how I roll:

 

All of that empty space can be filled with a plastic bin, thereby considerably increasing the capacity of the frunk. There are threads about it here somewhere...