Amboy, IL
970 Greenwing Rd.
P.O. Box 200
Amboy, IL 61310
GPS: Lat: 41.723396 - Lng: -89.265633
Dates Open: Apr 15 to Oct 15 Mid-April to Mid-October
Direct Phone: (815) 857-3860
Direct Toll-Free: (800) FOR-YOGI
Toll-Free Network for All Parks: 800-558-2954; Code: 174
Email: oconnells@mhchomes.com
Website: http://www.jellystoneamboy.com
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Located in Amboy, this Illinois campground features cabin & cottage rentals, tent sites, 5,000 sq. ft. convention center, RV camping and an RV sales, service & supply store.
Campground Awards
Office Hours
Excellence Award
Pinnacle Club
Woodalls 5w/5w
Woodalls Top 100 Campgrounds
Trailer Life 8.5/9.0/9.0*
In Season: 9am-7pm Daily; Off Season: Mon-Fri 9am-3pmMap
Located 60 miles S of Rockford, 90 miles W of Chicago. From intersection of I-39 (US 51) & Hwy 30, go 12 miles W on Hwy 30 to Pine Hill Rd, then 3 miles S, follow signs.
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Sites & Rentals
- Cindy's Cottage
- 12 Cabins
- 13 Park trailers
- 150 W/E Sites Plus primitive sites
- 488 Full Hook Up W/E/S Sites
- 700 Sites

- Canoe or Kayak Rentals
- Spas
- Water facilities open May - mid-September
- Heated Pool
- Hot Tub
- Kiddie Pool
- Lake
- Lake Swimming (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
- Paddleboat Rentals
- Sandy Beach
- Waterslide Double-flume (48in height required)
Play
- Ballfield
- Basketball Court
- Full time activities daily Mid-June thru Mid-August
- Yogi's theatre
- Fishing
- Gameroom / redemption center
- Gem Mining - mining sluice
- Golf Cart Rentals
- Hiking Trails
- Horseshoes
- Mini-Golf
Convenience
- Arts & crafts center
- Banquet room
- Friday dinner
- Handicapped accessible
- Party room
- RV storage
- Sunday breakfast
- General Store & snack bar
- 2 Laundry Rooms
Nearby (within 30 Minutes)
- Biking Trails
- Boating
- Golf Course/Driving Range
- Hiking Trails
Calendar of Events
April
April 12 - 14
Rangers in Training Opening Weekend
April 19 - 21
Jellystone Park™ Bears Yawn & Stretch Weekend
April 26 - 28
Yogi Bear™ Fishing Derby/Polar Plunge
May
May 03 - 05
Cinco de Mayo Anniversary Celebration Weekend
May 10 - 12
Cindy Bear™ Fairy Tale Mothers Day
May 17 - 19
Yogi Bear™ Pirate Adventures
May 24 - 27
Memorial Day Summerfest Kickoff
May 31 - June 02
Jellystone Park™ Bears Birthday Bash
June
June 07 - 09
Yogi Bear Magnificent Mardi Gras
June 14 - 16
Great American Father's Day Sports Weekend
June 21 - 23
Hurray for Hollywood
June 28 - 30
Boo Boo™ Safari Ride Weekend
July
July 04 - 07
4th of July Celebration
July 12 - 14
Saturday in the Jellystone Park Pic-a-Nic & Carnival
July 19 - 21
Yogi Bear Wild West Weekend
July 26 - 28
Jellystone Park Christmas in July
August
August 02 - 04
Come to the Country Corn Fest
August 09 - 11
Parrot Head Party with Cindy Bear
August 16 - 18
Back to School Tailgate Party
August 23 - 25
Racing, Racing, Racing with Ranger Smith™
August 30 - September 01
Labor Day Holiday Weekend
September
September 06 - 08
Blast From the Past
September 13 - 15
Honor Our Heroes
September 20 - 22
Thank You from Yogi Bear Customer Appreciation Weekend
September 27 - 29
Pumpkin Festival Weekend
October
October 04 - 06
Boo Boo Halloween Weekend #1
October 11 - 14
Halloween Weekend #2/Columbus Day Holiday Weekend
October 18 - 20
Ranger Smith Spooky Pumpkin Patch/Youth Appreciation Weekend
*Events are subject to change. Please contact the park directly for event details.*
- Campsites $50-$60
- Rental units $89-$200 plus tax
- Midweek discounts
- $3/night resort fee
- Off season rates available
- Special packages available
- Wristbands for waterslide/boats/golf $13-$18
- Payment in full due with reservation
- Holidays 3 night minimum stay
- Cancellations: 14 days or more prior to arrival-refund less $25
- (MC/V/D/AMEX)
Discounts: Midweek Rates $10 off per night
Age Restrictions: Must be 21 to rent a campsite or cabin.
Pet Policy: Pets allowed but must be on leash and cleaned up after. Pets not allowed in rental units.
- Amboy Depot Museum
This Illinois Central Railroad Depot, built in 1876, has been completely renovated and is now a 19-room museum reflecting the history of the Amboy area. Other attractions adjoining the museum include: a steam locomotive on display, with a one-room school house, the Illinois Central Freight House, and a 1920's era Norfolk & Western caboose all open to tour. #815-857-3814
- Boyhood Home Of Ronald Reagan
This house was the Reagans' first home when they moved to Dixon in 1920. Owned by a non-profit foundation, the home has been restored to its 1920 condition and is the core of a small complex including a visitors' center, gift shop, and park with a statue of the former president. #815-288-3404
- John Deere Historic Site
In 1837, John Deere hammered out the first successful self scouring steel plow at this location. Visitors can visit the restored John Deere home and view the archaeological display of his original shop complete with practicing blacksmith. A dramatic slide show enhances the experience. #815-652-4551
- Lee County Tourism
Lee County of Northwest Illinois. Here you'll find the "perfect blend of hometown friendliness, area history and peaceful outdoors."
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