Set Up, Tear Down: Tips, Trips & Campfire Tails - A Camping Podcast

Traveling With Dogs? Why We Choose KOA Cabins Over HotelsTraveling with dogs can make finding a pet-friendly hotel a challenge. In this episode of Set Up, Tear Down, we’re sharing why KOA cabins have become one of our favorite road-trip travel hacks when we’re traveling with Monty and Gadget without the camper.This is Part 4 and the finale of our KOA series, and we’re talking about how KOA camp cabins give us another option when an RV trip doesn’t make sense. Whether we’re traveling for a runDisney weekend, heading to a convention, taking a quick road trip, or just need a place to stay with the dogs, KOA cabins have worked surprisingly well for us.We talk about:• Why we choose KOA cabins over traditional hotels when traveling with dogs • What makes a campground cabin convenient for pet-friendly road trips • The difference between traveling with the camper and staying in a cabin • What to check before booking a pet-friendly KOA cabin • Our experiences using KOA cabins in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas • Why you don’t need an RV to take advantage of a KOA campgroundKOAs mentioned in this episode:Hiawassee KOA Holiday — Hiawassee, Georgia https://koa.com/campgrounds/hiawassee/Orlando Southwest KOA Holiday — Davenport, Florida https://koa.com/campgrounds/orlando-sw/Orlando / Kissimmee KOA Holiday — Kissimmee, Florida https://koa.com/campgrounds/kissimmee/Charlotte / Fort Mill KOA Journey — Fort Mill, South Carolina https://koa.com/campgrounds/charlotte/Follow Camping with the Innies:Website https://www.campingwiththeinnies.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/camping_with_the_innies/Questions, comments, or a campfire tale? [email protected] you’ve been searching for pet-friendly travel ideas, alternatives to hotels with dogs, KOA cabin reviews, or ways to enjoy a campground without owning an RV, this episode is for you.Sometimes the best camping travel hack is realizing you don’t have to bring the camper at all.See you around the campfire.

Two Orlando KOAs You’re Probably OverlookingIn Part 3 of our KOA series, we’re heading to Orlando—but this time, we’ve got two different KOAs and two very different reasons for staying at them.We first stayed at the Orlando Southwest KOA Holiday in Davenport during a runDisney trip. Later, when Kristen was attending a convention at the Orange County Convention Center, we tried the Orlando / Kissimmee KOA Holiday.In this episode, we talk about our experiences at both campgrounds, why the location of each worked for the trip we were taking, and why these two KOAs might be hidden gems if you’re planning a trip to Central Florida.We cover:• Our stay at Orlando Southwest KOA during runDisney • Our experience at Orlando / Kissimmee KOA • The differences between the two locations • Why location matters when choosing a campground around Orlando • Access to Disney and the rest of the Orlando area • Which campground made more sense for each of our trip • Why KOA continues to work for the way we travel🏕️ CAMPGROUNDS FROM THIS EPISODEOrlando Southwest KOA Holiday Davenport, Florida Orlando Southwest KOA HolidayOrlando / Kissimmee KOA Holiday Kissimmee, Florida Orlando / Kissimmee KOA HolidayBoth campgrounds are KOA Holiday locations and offer RV sites, tent sites and cabin accommodations. (KOA)🐕 FOLLOW CAMPING WITH THE INNIESFollow along with Tim, Kristen, Monty & Gadget as we share the trips, tips, campground stays and occasional chaos that come with camping and traveling together.Instagram: @camping_with_the_inniesWebsite: campingwiththeinnies.com Email: [email protected]🎙️ SET UP, TEAR DOWN: TIPS, TRIPS & CAMPFIRE TALESIf you enjoyed the episode, follow or subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. It helps more campers find the show and join us around the campfire.See you around the campfire — and remember, everyone deserves a Rich’s Retreat: a place you never want to leave, even if it’s just the backyard.

Absolutely. I’d keep the notes cleaner and include only the main Black Hawk link:Episode 14: Mystic KOA Holiday Review: Is It Worth It? Connecticut Camping & Porgy FishingPart 2 of our four-part KOA series takes us north to Connecticut and the Mystic KOA Holiday.Last episode, we talked about why we think KOAs can be one of the best values in camping. This time, we’re looking at another side of that value: using a campground as a home base for everything there is to experience around it.We share our experience staying at Mystic KOA Holiday, what we thought of the campground and sites, how it worked for traveling with Monty and Gadget, and how it compares to the Fredericksburg KOA from Part 1.But one of the highlights of this trip happened away from the campground.We headed to Niantic, Connecticut, for a porgy fishing trip aboard the Black Hawk with Captain Greg Dubrule. We talk about our day on the water, fishing for porgies, our experience with Captain Greg and his crew, and whether we’d book another trip.This trip really drove home why we like using campgrounds such as Mystic KOA as a home base. Sometimes the campground itself doesn’t have to be the entire destination. It’s about having a comfortable place to come back to after a day of exploring and making memories.In this episode:Our review of Mystic KOA HolidayHow Mystic compares to Fredericksburg KOAWhy location plays such a big role in campground valueExploring coastal ConnecticutOur Black Hawk Sport Fishing tripPorgy fishing on Long Island SoundCaptain Greg and the Black Hawk crewWhether we’d return to Mystic KOA🎣 Black Hawk Sport Fishing Niantic, Connecticut https://blackhawksportfishing.com/🏕️ Mystic KOA Holiday https://koa.com/campgrounds/mystic/🌲 Camping with the Innies Website: https://www.campingwiththeinnies.com Instagram: @camping_with_the_innies Email: [email protected] up in our KOA series: we’re heading to Orlando to talk about two KOAs we think are hidden gems for visiting Disney and exploring Central Florida.Then, in Part 4, we’re sharing one of our favorite travel hacks—using KOA Camp Cabins instead of hotels when we’re traveling with Monty and Gadget.Rich’s Retreat is a place you never want to leave—even if it’s just the backyard. We’ll see you around the campfire.

Episode 13: Fredericksburg KOA Review | Camping Value & Why KOAs Are Worth ItAre KOAs really worth the money? In this episode of Set Up, Tear Down, Tim and Kristen kick off a four-part series exploring why they believe KOAs are some of the best values in camping.The first stop is the Fredericksburg / Washington DC South KOA Holiday in Virginia—a campground that’s become one of their favorite places to stay when traveling along the East Coast. From spacious sites and well-maintained amenities to friendly staff and a convenient location, they discuss what keeps bringing them back.Along the way, they also explain the differences between the three KOA campground types, share how the KOA Rewards program has saved them money over the years, and discuss why KOAs continue to offer excellent value for campers.In This EpisodeWhy we’re starting a four-part KOA seriesKOA Journey vs. Holiday vs. Resort campgroundsIs KOA Rewards worth the annual membership?What makes the Fredericksburg KOA one of our favoritesWhy we think KOAs continue to offer one of the best values in campingCampground FeaturedFredericksburg / Washington DC South KOA HolidayHelpful Links🏕️ Fredericksburg / Washington DC South KOA Holiday https://koa.com/campgrounds/fredericksburg-washington-dc/📝 Read about our original stay: https://www.campingwiththeinnies.com/monty-and-gadget-s-adventure-blog/2650672_on-the-road-leg-six-leaving-rich-s-retreat-and-heading-south🌐 Website https://www.campingwiththeinnies.com📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/camping_with_the_innies/📧 Email [email protected] Up NextThis is just the beginning of our KOA series!Episode 14: Mystic KOA Holiday (Connecticut) – One of our favorite New England campgrounds.Episode 15: Two Orlando KOAs That Make Visiting Disney Easier (and More Affordable).Episode 16: The Ultimate KOA Travel Hack—How Camp Cabins Can Save You Money When Traveling with Dogs.If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave us a five-star review, and share it with a fellow camper. Your support helps us continue bringing you campground reviews, camping tips, travel stories, and plenty of campfire conversations.

Episode 12: Harvest Hosts vs. Campgrounds – Which One Wins? (+ The Story Behind Camping with the Innies)Is a Harvest Hosts stay better than a traditional campground? In this episode of Set Up, Tear Down, we compare two very different camping experiences after staying at 1781 Brewing Company and Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views.We share what surprised us most about each stop, break down the pros and cons of Harvest Hosts versus full-service campgrounds, and explain why the best choice really depends on the kind of trip you’re taking. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful overnight stop or a campground to settle into for a few days, we’ve got you covered.Plus, we’re answering a listener question we’ve been asked more than once: How did “Camping with the Innies” get its name? (Hint: it has nothing to do with belly buttons!)In This EpisodeHarvest Hosts vs. traditional campgroundsOur stay at 1781 Brewing CompanySpacious Skies Shenandoah Views reviewPros and cons of each camping styleWhich type of camping is best for different tripsThe story behind the name Camping with the InniesMentioned in This Episode1781 Brewing Company: https://www.1781brewing.com/Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views: https://spaciousskiescampgrounds.com/shenandoah-views/Follow our adventures:Instagram: @camping_with_the_inniesWebsite: https://campingwiththeinnies.comEmail: [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave us a review, and share it with a fellow camper. Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover? Send it our way—it might be featured in a future episode!