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KOA Founder's Award 2008

Herkimer Diamond Mines
4601 State Route 28
Herkimer, NY 13350
315.717.0175 (weekdays)
or 315.891.7355
(weekends & evenings)
diamonds@ntcnet.com



Herkimer Diamond
KOA Kampground

4626 State Route 28
Herkimer, NY 13350
315.891.7355 or
1.800.562.0897 (toll free)
or email us

Wholesale Opportunities:
315.717.0175 (weekdays only)

Group & Educational Program Information:
315.717.0175 (weekdays only) 

 


Kottage, Kabin, Rv, or Tent. We have the Perfect Location for your Kamping Vacation.
They’re beautiful, fun to find and the whole family can dig for them at Herkimer Diamond Mines, part of this KOA. Actually quartz crystals, the stones were faceted by nature half a billion years ago. Here, experience Upstate New York’s largest jewelry store, a museum with the Diamond Hall of Fame, a fossil-sluice area and authentic dinosaur skull, “Randy.” Enjoy a canal boat ride with “Lil” Diamond II at the Herkimer Marina. Go through a lock that lifts you up and down 20 feet on the Erie Canal. Cherish your heroes at Cooperstown’s Baseball Hall of Fame. Alongside KOA’s campsites, West Canada Creek offers trout and fun for canoeists, tubers, and kayakers. Dine at KOA’s on site cafe’, pavilion or Crystal Chandelier Restaurant. Join in activities during Herkimer Diamond Mines 53rd anniversary.

Herkimer KOA Aerial

 

Options:  135 Sites

  • 16 Kamping Kabins
  • 5 Kamping Kottages
  • 2 Lodges
  • RV sites that include water, electric, sewer, some with cable, 30/50amp service, fire rings, picnic table, and Wi-Fi.
    Tent sites, fire ring, picnic table and Wi-Fi.

Guarantee: We are confident that you will enjoy your site and amenities. If you are not satisfied within the first hour of registration, we guarantee a refund.

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Off Season

April, May, June, Sept. & Oct


 


Peak Season

July 1st – Sept 6th

 

Sun – Thurs

Fri & Sat

 

Sun – Thurs

Fri & Sat

Lodges - 4 people
Sleeps up to 6 people

$140.00

$155.00

 

$165.00

$180.00

Extra Adult per night

$4.00

$4.00

 

$4.00

$4.00

Extra child per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

 

Kottages - 2 people
Sleeps up to 4 people

$120.00

$130.00

 

$135.00

$140.00

Extra Adult per night

$4.00

$4.00

 

$4.00

$4.00

Extra child per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

 

Kabin - 2 people
Sleeps up to 4 people

$54.00

$62.00

 

$67.00

$75.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

 

Water/Electric/ Sewer
2 people

$37.00

$42.00

 

$47.00

$53.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

 

Water/Electric/Sewer
50 amp.
2 people

$41.00

$46.00

 

$51.00

$56.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

 

Water/electric/sewer
Pull thru 50 amps.
2 people

$45.00

$50.00

 

$55.00

$60.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

 

Water/Electric 2 people

$32.00

$37.00

 

$42.00

$48.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

 

Water/Electric pull thru 50amp 2 people

$38.00

$43.00

 

$48.00

$54.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

           

Deluxe RV Sites 2 people

$45.00

$50.00

 

$55.00

$62.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

 

Tent Site 2 people

$22.00

$27.00

 

$28.00

$32.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

 

Deluxe Tent Site 2 people

$27.00

$32.00

 

$37.00

$45.00

Extra Adult per night

$3.00

$3.00

 

$3.00

$3.00

Extra child per night

$2.00

$2.00

 

$2.00

$2.00

 
Free Cable on selected sites!!!!

RESERVATION DEPOSIT GUARANTEE - A credit card deposit equal to the registration charges for your first night will be required to guarantee a reservation.  The deposit will be charged at the time of the reservation.
CANCELLATION CHARGES- CAMPERS & TENTS- Notify KOA by 4pm at least 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival.
KABINS- Notify KOA by 4pm at least seven days prior to scheduled arrival.
LODGES and KOTTAGES – Notify KOA by 4pm at least two weeks prior to scheduled arrival. 
HOLIDAYS INCLUDE: Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July Weekend, Labor Day Weekend & Columbus Day Weekend.
*A (3) night minimum required. Peak Seasons Rates Apply*.
PEAK SEASON – There is a two night minimum on the weekends for Lodges, Kottages and Kabins
during the months of July and August!

NO REFUNDS ON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS!!
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KOA Kamping Lodge
Hummingbird Haven

Camping in one of our rustic Kamping Lodges is like "roughing it" in a vacation home! Spacious and complete, these units offer lots of living space and sleep 4 to 6 people. Our Kamping Lodges feature a separate bedroom, a bathroom and kitchen. Top it off with central air and heat - and this is camping!

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Meet Our Kottages

World Wide Gems
Fish Tales
Captains Quarters
Happy Trails
Adirondack Adventure

Each kottage has a different theme and is decorated accordingly. We would like to offer you some luxury while still having that Kamping 'feel'.

Our Kottages Provide You With A Wide Range of Kamping Amenities:

  • Complete bathroom with shower, lavatory & mirror
  • Dining area with log table & four chairs
  • Kitchenette equipped with a range top, sink, cabinet, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster & dishes
  • Bedroom with either a double bed or bunk beds, a bench, a wall mounted table and linens
  • Living room with futon sofa which unfolds into a double bed and cable television
  • Air conditioning and heater
  • Porch swing, BBQ grill, picnic table and pavilion.
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Kabins


Meet Our Kabins

 

Shady Sapphires
Lapis Lullabies
Jade Nugget
Garnet Getaway
Emerald Hut
Peridot Place
Drusy Dugout
Malachite Memories
Turquoise Pad
Amrber Annex
Hematite Hideaway
Quartz Quarters
Citrine Chalet
Amethyst Adventures
Crystal Haven
Diamond Dreams
Welcome To Our Cozy One Room Kabins
Take in all of the sights and activities that the Herkimer area has to offer by day. Return for a peaceful night in the comfort of a cozy log kabin.

Kamping in a Kabin is both easy and economical. All that is needed is bedding (sleeping bags or bed linens), cooking utensils and personal items: it's like tenting without a tent. If anything is forgotten, our KOA convenient store stocks most anything a kamper might need. We also have amenity bags equipped with linens for your pleasure and use.

Sleeps up to four people comfortably. Reservations are recommended.

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Visit KOA.com Telephone us at the Herkimer KOA Kampground at 315.891.7355 or Toll Free at 1.800.562.0897.
You can also visit ReserveAmerica.com

 

 

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Herkimer KOA Office Hours

April 15th - May 14th

Sun – Thurs

8:00am – 7:00pm

 

Fri & Sat

8:00am – 8:00pm

May 15th - July 7th

Sun – Tues

8:00am – 9:00pm

 

Wed – Sat

8:00am – 10:00pm

Sept 7th - Nov 1st

Sun – Sat

8:00am – 8:00pm


Herkimer Diamond Mines and Gift Store Hours
Diamond Mines Store

April 15th - June 30th

DAILY

9:00am – 5:00pm

July 1st - Sept 6th

DAILY

9:00am – 6:00pm

Sept 7th - Nov 1st

DAILY

9:00am – 5:00pm


Diamond Mines Prospecting & Sluicing

April 15th - Nov 1st

DAILY   

9:00am – 5:00pm


Crystal Chandelier Hours

May – Oct

Thurs

5:00pm – 9:00pm

 

Fri & Sat

5:00pm – 10:00pm

 

Sun

Noon – 8:00pm

Also: July – Aug

Wed

5:00pm – 9:00pm

Sat

Noon – 10:00pm


Gems

Jan 1st – March 31st

Mon – Thurs

10:00am – 6:00pm

 

Fri & Sat

9:00am – 8:00pm

 

Sun

10:00am – 6:00pm

April 1st – Dec 31st

Mon – Thurs

9:00am – 7:00pm

Fri & Sat

9:00am – 8:00pm

Sun

10:00am – 6:00pm


Waterfront Grille

Jan 1st – Dec 31st

Mon- Sat Lunch

11:30am – 3:30pm

 

Mon – Thurs Dinner

5:00pm – 9:00pm

 

Fri & Sat

5:00pm – 10:00pm

 

Sun

Noon – 7:00pm

Jan 1st – Dec 31st

Mon- Sat Lunch

11:30am – 3:30pm

Mon – Thurs Dinner

5:00pm – 9:00pm

Fri & Sat

5:00pm – 10:00pm

Sun

Noon – 7:00pm


Lil Diamond II Cruises

Memorial Day – Columbus Day (05/22 – 10/12)

DAILY   

1:00pm & 3:00pm


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4/17/09 - 4/19/09

OPENING WEEKEND! First 10 reservations receive 50% off rates.

4/24/09 - 4/26/09

Calling all Snowbirds: Special gifts, keepsakes and activities.

5/01/09 - 5/03/09

Buds & Blooms and Going Green: “A Family that Plant Together Grows Together”. Plant a red or yellow flower in memory of a loved one.

5/08/09 - 5/10/09

Mother’s Day and KOA Come Kamp with Us Night: Moms receives a special gift. Jewelry specials at Herkimer Diamond Mines. Come Kamp with us night (stay Friday night and Saturday night is free) Proceeds go to KOA KIDS KARE KAMPS.

5/15/09 - 5/17/09

Salute to Armed Forces Day: Stars and Stripes in honor of all our soldiers. Special activities.

5/22/09 - 5/25/09

Memorial Day Weekend. Red, White, and Blue: Crafts, music, ice cream, and a patriotic festival. Dress red, white and blue.

5/29/09 - 5/31/09

All Crafts weekend: Come one come all. Bring a t-shirt to tye-dye. Make your own necklaces and friendship bracelets, create kites and much more.

6/5/09 - 6/7/09

Grand Celebration---of our 3rd Mine and Diamonddawg Baseball Team: Come in and check out all our special offers at the Herkimer Diamond Mines, KOA and Cafe. Watch for special guest, and receive free baseball tickets.

6/8/09

Home Schooling Outing: A special educational opportunity for home-schooled children.

6/12/09 - 6/14/09

Strawberry Festival : Lots of fresh local strawberries and crafts. Get a taste of our local strawberries at the cafe, pavilion, and the Crystal Chandelier.

6/19/09 - 6/21/09

Father’s Day Frolics: Dads enter to win Herkimer Diamond Mines basket.(Valued at $500.00) Special prospecting rates and lunch specials for Dad at the Diamond Cafe.

6/26/09 - 6/28/09

School’s Out for Summer!: Kids, bring you passing report card and receive a free treat, plus more activities.

7/01/09 - 7/2/09

Twelve Days of Christmas Festival: Decorate your site, and become eligible to win a free weekend. Santa, snowball fight, prizes, crafts, music, and holiday foods.

7/06/09 - 7/09/09

Rock and Gem Camp: Science Adventure for Children

7/13/09 - 7/16/09

Rock and Gem Camp: Science Adventure for Children

7/10/09 - 7/12/09

Hula Hula Festival: Come and enjoy a fabulous luau with us with leis and hula skirts. Indulge yourself with some Hawaiian specials at the cafe and a pig roast at the pavilion. (Reservations required)

7/17/09 - 7/19/09

Clowning Around with KOA: Dress up as a clown with our clowns. Face painting, balloon animals, magic and games.

7/24/09 - 7/26/09

Sports Mania: Halls of Fame Baseball Celebration at Cooperstown. Kampground will sponsor a sports festival. Join in on a family baseball cap throw, soccer tournament and baseball game.

7/31/09 - 8/02/09

Gem Festival: Jewelry discounts, color analysis, gemstone properties, massage, and fun!

8/7/09 - 8/9/09

Mardi Gras and The Erie Canal Festivities: Make and take crafts. Site decorating contest. Music, parade, and lots of fun. Boat cruises and shopping at Gems Along the Mohawk.

8/14/09 - 8/16/09

Wild Wild West: Country Western Music, kampfire and a chuck wagon roast. (Reservations requires) Enjoy special Western food at the Cafe.

8/21/09 - 8/23/09

International Festival: Viva L’Italian food and Bocci Tournament night, Mexican Dance, pinata, tacos and more.

8/28/09 - 8/30/09

Crazy Hat Weekend: Wear your craziest hat around the Kampground to win prizes. Make you hat creative. Fun activities for all ages.

9/4/09 - 9/7/09

Labor Day Weekend, Halloween Bash: Ghosts, goblins, music, trick-or-treating at the pavilion, site decorating contest and more.

9/11/09 - 10/04/09

Quiet Time Of Reflection: Enjoy the season’s changing colors and stroll along the creek in the brisk autumn air.

10/9/09 - 10/12/09

Columbus Day Weekend: Enjoy the bounty of the Mohawk Valley Harvest. Decorations, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and arts and crafts

10/16/09 - 10/18/09

Girl Scout Gemology Badge Weekend: Rocks Rock Gemology Merit Badge Program

10/23/09 - 10/25/09

Boy Scout Geology Merit Badge: Weekend with certified instructors.

10/30/09 - 11/1/09

Last Weekend Special: Discounts on select items at the Herkimer Diamond Mines Gift Shop and the KOA Store.

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Friday at KOA:

6:00pm

Movies, Movies, Movies (Crystal Cinema)

 

6:00-8:00pm

Pizza and fish fry deliveries to your site on the hour (6pm, 7pm, & 8pm

 

8:00pm

Hayride around the Kampground. (Meet in front of the KOA Store)

 

9:00pm

Children’s Flashlight Candy Hunt. (Meet in front of the KOA Store)

 

9:30pm

Stargazing

 

 

 

Saturday at KOA:

10:00am

Cray Fishing at Cray Fish Island. (Meet in front of KOA Store)

 

12:00pm

Frisbee Platter Special at Diamond Cafe ($8.00)and tye-dying at the KOA(Meet in front of KOA store)

 

3:00pm

Bird Watching (Meet in front of KOA Store)

 

10:00am-4:00pm

Variety of jewelry classes at the Mines Store on the hour. Appraisals at the Herkimer Diamond  Mines Store.    

 

4:30pm

Evaluate your diamond finds – prizes for the find of the day!

 

7:00pm

Bingo (Pavilion)

 

7:00pm

Movie (Crystal Cinema)

 

8:00pm           

Ice Cream Social to benefit Children’s Cancer KARE KAMP. (Pavilion)

 

9:00pm

Bonfire and “Kicked Up” S’mores (S’mores and More Pit)

 

 

 

Sunday at KOA:

9:00am

Religious Service. (Pavilion)

 

8:30-11:00am

Pancake/Waffle breakfast- $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. (Pavilion)

Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend-Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!!!
Complimentary Lemonade available on Friday nights from 3pm-6pm and Saturday 12noon-8pm.

IF THERE ARE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE,
THEY WILL BE LISTED AND POSTED IN THE KOA STORE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

2009 Hot Dollars:
Stay with us during 2009 and automatically become eligible to win $2009.00. Recipient will be identified on October 31st, 2009. For every night that you stay with us, you increase your chances. Stay 2 nights and double your chances; stay 3 and triple your chances.
(Excludes employees, family members and seasonals)

Complete your Experience :
Spend Wednesday and Thursday evenings with us during July and August and automatically receive a free jewelry/gift class per person. Incorporate your diamonds into gifts or jewelry and experience gemology. (Valued at $15.00 per person)

Double Diamond Giveaway:
Stay with us on evening and receive up to 4 free baseball tickets from our Miner League Baseball Team – Diamond Dogs.
(While supplies last, valued at $11.oo)

 

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Herkimer KOA map


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We welcome family reunions, rallies, tours, and scouts:

A group must consist of ten reservations or more in order to receive a group discount.

The group discount is 15% off each reservation from April 15th, through June 31st (Excluding Memorial Day Weekend),
September 7th through November 1st.

A discount of 10% will apply for July 1st through September 7th.
For more information on rates, please contact the
Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA at (315)891-7355 or toll free at 1-800-562-0897.
You can also email us at hdmkoa@ntcnet.com    

GO. CAMP KOA. GET REWARDS.™

 

Earn rewards and save money doing what you love to do – camp KOA. As a member of KOA’s new Value Kard Rewards Program, you’ll save 10% on daily camping fees at any KOA location, earn points for discounts on future stays and receive exclusive offers from our program partners.

 

How it works:
• Purchase a Value Kard Rewards membership for just $24 and immediately receive 500 Quick Start Points.
• Stay overnight at any KOA Kampground and earn more points. The more you camp, the more you earn!
• Redeem your rewards for $10, $25 and $50 off future KOA Kampground stays. Value Kard Rewards members will also find reservations and check-ins to be fast and easy – we have your personal information and camping preferences in our secure system. Value Kard Rewards is the first and only online camping rewards program. That means that you can check
your rewards status anywhere, anytime.

Get Your KOA Rewards Card Today. Call us at 315.891.7355 or 1.800.562.0897 or visit KOA.com

Our Crystal Chandelier Restaurant

Adjacent to the Mines (walking distance). Since 1982, the Crystal Chandelier Restaurant has provided friendly and courteous services to a variety of businesses, corporations, families and individuals throughout the Mohawk Valley.  “Quality is a necessity”.  Our policy is to provide you with a pleasant time, quality food, and efficient service. crystalchandelier.net

 

Our newly expanded

Herkimer Diamond Cafe

At the Mines (walking distance). Over the years, the Diamond Cafe has become a popular snack and lunch spot for our guests at the mines.  Children love the Frisbee platter for lunch.  Ever popular are our chicken fingers.  All food is cooked with hot air, not oils or grease.  Sit at our outdoor picnic area and enjoy the sounds of nature and children playing.

Our Prospector’s Pavilion

At the KOA. only available to guests at the KOA. Our Prospector’s Pavilion is open on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.  We offer pizza and fish fry on Friday (free delivery to sites).  Ice cream social on Saturday evenings and a Pancake breakfast on Sunday.

Our Waterfront Grille

Off-site Restaurant. A short 6 miles drive to the Erie Canal. All the food at the Waterfront Grille is made from scratch using only the finest quality ingredients.  The menu includes seasonal offerings from the Mohawk Valley, highlighting the area’s rich agricultural tradition.  The menu also incorporates locally produced food products and features regional beers and wines.


 

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