Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey

1224 Kenyon Road Franklin Furnace, OH

Open Year Round
Reserve: 1-888-562-0441
Info: 1-888-562-0441

Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA Journey is conveniently located off US-52E, the Ohio River Scenic Byway. The Ohio River Scenic Byway offers exceptional river views, breathtaking hills, and lush forest valleys connected by curvy routes dotted with charming river towns.When you're looking for the perfect stop along the way, make Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA your basecamp. Enjoy family and pet-friendly camping on the Ohio River, near the Ohio/Kentucky border just minutes away from the Greenup Locks & Dams, the Portsmouth Harbour Riverboats, and the Portsmouth Raceway.

Exploring Franklin Furnace, OH
Escape to Franklin Furnace, Ohio, a small village located in Southern Ohio, and enjoy the rural charm and historical setting. Our campground makes the perfect base camp when you want to experience a serene and picturesque setting for camping, exploring the Wayne National Forest, fishing, or water activities on the Ohio River. Franklin Furnace is also just around two hours from Cincinnati, Columbus, and Lexington.

Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA Journey Has a Way to Stay for Everyone
At Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA Journey, we offer many RV sites to help you have the camping experiences you desire. You can stay at one of our FHU RV Sites with your choice of River View RV sites, Lake View RV sites, or Basic RV sites. We also offer a variety of options when choosing the length of your stay including; daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and seasonal.

River View RV Sites: A river view RV site offers a serene and picturesque setting for travelers who enjoy camping with the soothing ambiance of the flowing Ohio River nearby.
Lake View RV Sites: From your lake view RV site, you'll enjoy uninterrupted views of the glistening lake, with ever-changing scenery throughout the day.
Standard RV Sites: There's nothing basic about the basic sites at our campground. Take advantage of all the amenities you could ask for - including full hookups! Park your rig near us and find out what makes us one of the best RV campgrounds near Franklin Furnace, OH.

All sites have full hookups, lake and fishing access, and are pet-friendly. So don't forget to bring your pets along for the adventure.

Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA Journey Amenities and Recreation
Have an unforgettable camping experience on the shores with views of the Ohio River at our KOA Journey. We offer amenities the whole family can enjoy, including:

Spring-fed fishing lake
Ohio River Fishing
Boating & Water Recreation on the Ohio River
On-site Convenience Store

Local Attractions and Recreation
Camping in Franklin Furnace means you can spend time exploring the unforgettable beauty of the area. The Ohio River offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreation including swimming, fishing, boating, or wildlife viewing – including our resident Bald Eagle family. If you're looking to venture out, it's a quick trip for hiking in the Wayne National or Shawnee State Forest, exploring the historic towns of Portsmouth and Irontown, OH, or a cultural experience in Huntington, WV.

Book Your Stay with Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA Journey
Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA Journey offers the best location when you want riverfront camping full of natural beauty and outdoor activities both onsite or in the area.

Begin planning your trip to Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA Journey in Franklin Furnace, OH by booking your campsite today!

Events

4th Of July Celebration

Starts: 07/05/2025 - Ends: 07/05/2025

Come to celebrate Independence Day with our now famous Fireworks Display!
- Music by the River
- 4th of July Golf Karts Parade
- Best Decorated Golf Kart and Best Decorated Bicycles Prizes
- Fireworks
- Swimming Lake
- Fishing Lake
- Wagon Rides $
- Train Rides $
- Gem Mining $
- Peddle Karts Rentals $
- Cotton Candy $
- Pop Corn $
- Snow Cones $
Weather permitting. All our events are subject to change with out notice.
Halloween

Starts: 10/25/2025 - Ends: 10/25/2025

Enjoy fun Halloween activities for the whole family. Prizes for best decorated camping site, best custom and best pet costume.
- Tractor Rides
- Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Patch
- Trick or treat
- Free Hot Cocoa
- Train Rides $
- Pop corn $
- Cotton Candy $
Weather permitting, Events are subject to change without of notice.
Halloween

Starts: 10/11/2025 - Ends: 10/11/2025

Enjoy fun Halloween activities for the whole family. Prizes for best decorated camping site, best custom and best pet costume.
- Tractor Rides
- Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Patch
- Trick or treat
- Free Hot Cocoa
- Train Rides $
- Pop corn $
- Cotton Candy $
Weather permitting, Events are subject to change without of notice.
Mother's Day

Starts: 05/10/2025 - Ends: 05/10/2025

Celebrate mom with a Relaxing weekend of camping. Flowers will be delivery to every camping site. With plenty activities for the whole family.
Halloween

Starts: 10/04/2025 - Ends: 10/04/2025

Enjoy fun Halloween activities for the whole family. Prizes for best decorated camping site, best custom and best pet costume.
- Tractor Rides
- Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Patch
- Trick or treat
- Free Hot Cocoa
- Train Rides $
- Pop corn $
- Cotton Candy $
Weather permitting, Events are subject to change without of notice.
Pictures with Santa

Starts: 12/14/2024 - Ends: 12/14/2024

OPEN HOUSE. Come to celebrate Christmas with us. Marked down your Christmas shopping list: Gift cards and seasonal camping spots available to purchase. Get your favorite camping spots for next season.
Free Pictures with Santa
Free Hot Cocoa
Free Pop Corn
Halloween

Starts: 10/18/2025 - Ends: 10/18/2025

Enjoy fun Halloween activities for the whole family. Prizes for best decorated camping site, best custom and best pet costume.
- Tractor Rides
- Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Patch
- Trick or treat
- Free Hot Cocoa
- Train Rides $
- Pop corn $
- Cotton Candy $
Weather permitting, Events are subject to change without of notice.
Easter Egg Hunt 2025

Starts: 04/19/2025 - Ends: 04/19/2025

Come to celebrate Easter with Us, Enjoy a fun family weekend with many activities.
- Pictures with the Easter Bunny: Get some family Easter Pictures, we have an Easter backdrop, free for all our campers.
- Easter Egg Hunt: Candy and toy-filled Easter eggs. Free for all our campers.
- Easter Egg painting. Free for all our campers.
- Train Rides $
- Pop Corn $
- Cotton Candy $
- Snow Cones $
Weather Permitting. All our events are subject to change without notice.
Halloween

Starts: 10/18/2025 - Ends: 10/18/2025

Enjoy fun Halloween activities for the whole family. Prizes for best-decorated camping site, best costume and best pet costume.
- Tractor Rides
- Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Patch
- Trick or treat
- Free Hot Cocoa
- Train Rides $
- Popcorn $
- Cotton Candy $
Weather permitting, Events are subject to change without notice.
Labor Day

Starts: 08/30/2025 - Ends: 08/30/2025

Get the most out of the long weekend. Fun for the whole family! We offer a big variety of activities or just relax and watch the boats go by.
- Live Music by the River.
- Swimming Lake
- Fishing Lake
- Corn Hole & Horseshoe
- Wagon Rides $
- Train Rides $
- Popcorn $
- Snow Cones $
- Cotton Candy $
- Mini Golf $
- Peddle Karts Rentals $
Weather Permitting. All of the events are subject to change without notice.
Father's Day

Starts: 06/14/2025 - Ends: 06/14/2025

Come to celebrate Father's Day with a fishing tournament!
1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the biggest fish caught.
Memorial Day

Starts: 05/24/2025 - Ends: 05/24/2025

Remember and Honor
We officially kick off the camping season. Make the most out of the long weekend with fun activities for the whole family.
- Live Music by the River.
- Swimming Lake
- Fishing Lake
- Corn Hole & Horseshoe
- Wagon Rides $
- Train Rides $
- Popcorn $
- Snow Cones $
- Cotton Candy $
- Mini Golf $
- Peddle Kart Rentals $
- Gem Mining $
Weather Permitting. All our events are subject to change without notice.
Welcome to our Pumpkin Patch

Starts: 10/01/2025 - Ends: 10/31/2025

Every Saturday of the month of October, we celebrate Halloween, and with that, we have our pumpkin patch. Every kid camping with us has the opportunity to pick their own pumpkin for carving. Also, we have a backdrop picture. Feel free to take family pictures.
All Activities and Dates Are Subject To Change Without Notice. Weather Permitting.
Corn Maze

Starts: 10/01/2024 - Ends: 10/31/2025

Our Corn Maze is open all the month of October. Go to an adventure with the whole family. Find different animatronics throughout the corn maze. Every Saturday of the month find hiding clues to win prizes.
Wheelersburg Raceway

Starts: 04/12/2025 - Ends: 10/31/2025

Just 2.3 miles from our campground, enjoy an amazing night watching go karts races.
Portsmouth Raceway Park

Starts: 05/25/2025 - Ends: 09/30/2025

Portsmouth Raceway Park was built in 1990 and opened the same year with two races being held that year with full schedules being run since 1991. The track is owned and operated by Joyce Coleman, and Tim & Jenny Coleman. Tim, son of Boone and Joyce, is the track coordinator and track manager. Jeff Knittel is the track promoter. Advertising is with National Speed Sport News, and local news media in the tri-state area of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. P.R.P. is fortunate to have people with many years of racing experience handling the main duties.
Pumpkin Carving

Starts: 10/04/2025 - Ends: 10/25/2025

Every Saturday in the month of October, get creative with the pumpkin carving, enjoy a weekend of fun activities for the whole family. We provide the pumpkins from our pumpkin patch and all the tools to carve your pumpkin.
Welcome Hunters

Starts: 11/01/2024 - Ends: 02/02/2025

2024- 2025 Hunting Season is here! Deer Archery, Youth Deer Gun. After a long day of hunting, relax in our campground. Remember fishing is always available at our lake and in the Ohio River. For rules and regulations please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/home
Rock The Country

Starts: 07/11/2025 - Ends: 07/12/2025

We are located just 30 miles away from Boyd County Fair Grounds, enjoy a relaxing stay with us, after a long day of concerts.

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Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey

Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey

1224 Kenyon Road Franklin Furnace, OH

Amenities

Activities

Events

4th Of July Celebration

Halloween

Halloween

Mother's Day

Halloween

Pictures with Santa

Halloween

Easter Egg Hunt 2025

Halloween

Labor Day

Father's Day

Memorial Day

Welcome to our Pumpkin Patch

Corn Maze

Wheelersburg Raceway

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Pumpkin Carving

Welcome Hunters

Rock The Country

Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey

1224 Kenyon Road Franklin Furnace, OH

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