Jellystone Park Journal

Hot tips, hot topics, and the latest updates from Jellystone Park locations around the U.S. and Canada. Check back often!

Experience the 2024 Solar Eclipse at Jellystone Park

Yogi Bear is coming out of hibernation this spring just in time to join families as they experience the April 8 total solar eclipse. Many Jellystone Park locations are hosting fun and educational events the weekend before the eclipse as well as during it. Others will be open for RVing and camping so that families […]
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2023 New Additions at Jellystone Park

Jellystone Park locations across the U.S. and Canada are always looking for ways to create memorable experiences for our guests. Below is a list of highlights of some of the new attractions and activities that Jellystone Park locations introduced in 2023. Canada Woodstock, New Brunswick : This location added a gel blaster challenge and magical […]
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Join Jellystone Park in Conserving Water – Today and Beyond!

We invite you to be water-wise and support Jellystone Park™ in conserving our most important resource during the month of July and beyond. Did you know… Homes can waste more than 10% of water due to leaks. Drips of 60 drops per minute = 192 gallons per month; 90 drops per minute = 310 gallons […]
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Jellystone Park nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

We are BEAR-Y excited to announce that three Jellystone Park locations have been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best RV Campground in the country. Now we need your support (and votes) to make it to the top of the chart. You can vote once per day until May 1st and we […]
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Adds Nine New Locations

We are excited to announce that Jellystone Park has expanded this year with new locations in Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. We are pleased that even more families will be able to enjoy the Jellystone Park experience and make memories with their loved ones. The nine new locations to […]
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New Activities and Weekend Themes in 2022!

JELLYSTONE PARK LOCATIONS ARE ADDING NEW ACTIVITIES AND WEEKEND THEMES THIS YEAR Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are famous for their activities, themed weekends, and Yogi Bear costumed characters. But while some weekend themes like “Chocolate Lovers,” “Christmas in July,” and “Halloween Spooktaculars” takes place every year, new activities and weekend themes are constantly being introduced. Here […]
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New Attractions Coming to Our Locations in 2022!

These new additions range from water slides, water cannons and interactive water features to laser tag, gem mining sluices, and Gaga ball pits. One park is even adding an alpine coaster, while another just added a virtual reality room. Here is a sampling of the new attractions and enhancements underway at Jellystone Park locations across […]
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Jellystone Park Camping Etiquette 101

When staying at a Jellystone Park, it’s important to follow basic camping etiquette rules that respect the land as well as your camping neighbors. To ensure other campers enjoy their experience as much as you, please follow our simple tips for camping etiquette below!
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Camp recipes your whole family will love

Most of our cabins have all of the essentials you need for making a fun meal. If you’re tent camping, we also have some easy camping recipes and delicious suggestions to help you enjoy the most of your family camping time! The essence of campfire cooking is simplicity: limit the number of ingredients in a […]
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8 Reasons Halloween is More Fun at Jellystone Park

Since Halloween weekends are so special at Jellystone Park, we checked in with our friends at family travel site, Kidventurous. They spent a weekend in a deluxe cabin at the Jellystone Park in Luray, Virginia, a short drive from foliage-filled Shenandoah National Park during one of the park’s costume- and candy-filled Halloween weekends last year. […]
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10 Fun Ways to Make Camping Educational

  We asked our friends at HipHomeschoolMoms to share some of their top tips to make camping educational, so you can help your kids learn not only behind a screen but with hands-on educational opportunities.   Look for family-friendly campgrounds such as Jellystone Park. They offer activities that entertain and educate kids, such as Bingo […]
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Top Tips for First Time Campers

  Select the right campground for your family If you and your family are looking for a traditional “roughing it” type of camping experience and you want to completely disconnect from civilization for a few days, then camping at a state or national park is probably the right fit for you. If “glamping” is more […]
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts have everything you and your family need to make long-lasting memories. From pools, water slides, and splashgrounds to jumping pillows, wagon rides, and foam parties to theme events, s’mores, and of course, visits with Yogi Bear™ and his friends, family fun is always the main attraction at our family campgrounds! With more than 75 locations across the United States and Canada, we make it easy to enjoy a quality camping experience that’s close to home.

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