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In the past 3 years, most of the KOA's where we've stayed have been in the $55-75 range. Most of the "Good Sam campgrounds" have been in the $40-55 range. With a 10% discount, that's KOA $50-70 and GS $35-50 per night.

Most State Park campgrounds are in the $30-40 range, national parks (without a parks pass) are about the same. The National Parks Pass ($80 per year if under 62 and $80 lifetime if over 62) provides for "half price camping" with free park entrance. The discount applies to all National Park campgrounds (not contract vendor campgrounds) as well as all COE facilities, so the list of available facilities is far greater than KOA and as widely available as the GS facilities....

If you're over 62, pay the "one time fee" and get a National Parks Pass. If you're not yet over 62, weigh your options, depending on your "camping style" you may find that even the annual $80 charge pays for itself in a week of camping and park entrance fees.