When my boys and I go to Hamvention we stay at the Dayton KOA. We like the KOA because it's away from the hustle and bustle of Dayton but close enough to be convenient. Also you can usually get a tent site even at the last minute although we have been able to get a cabin the past two years and have a cabin reserved for this year. The KOA will let you book a year in advance on your way out you can reserve the same site or cabin for the following year.
There are two buses that service the KOA shuttling back and forth to the Hamvention with a special pickup and drop off at Hara. The KOA also serves a decent and inexpensive breakfast just for Hamvention weekend.
A really great thing about staying at the KOA is that when you step out of your tent or cabin is that you are not in a hallway like at a hotel. You're in a park with shade trees, a fishing pond, a heated pool and lots of friendly people. You can have a campfire and roast marshmallows or hot dogs, etc. right outside your door. You can't do that in a hotel. Not to mention that you can put antennas up in their trees.
Last year my boys and I met a group of hams from all over that get together and chat on the 160M band in the evening then get together for a reunion at the KOA. We were visiting around in the campground when we met these guys. They invited us to have supper of fresh Lake Erie Yellow Perch and steaks and lots of other goodies. A great bunch of guys that we hope to see again this year.
The point of all this is to say that the KOA is a nice, friendly and relaxing place to stay where you can meet and make new friends.
