The Rust family, owners of the Jellystone Park™ Campground in Luray, Virginia , have been recognized with the Camp-Resort of the Year award by the Jellystone Park franchise system. The award – the highest honor that can be earned by a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort – recognizes a campground and operators who exceed all standards of operation, show a strong growth in business, implement sustained improvements to the facility and are viewed as leaders in the campground industry.
The picturesque Luray Jellystone Park is found on Lee Highway at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Luray Caverns, world-famous Skyline Drive and the main entrance to Shenandoah National Park are just a few miles away.
The park boasts beautiful tent and RV sites, ranging from full hookup (water, electric and sewer) Red Carpet sites to rustic tenting. Nine new camping cabins will be added this year for a total of 59 cabins. For bigger groups, the Three Bears Lodge sleeps 10 and includes a gas fireplace. And activities abound for every member of the family – a twisting, turning tornado of a waterslide; Laser Tag; pedal boats; Old Faceful gem mining; two swimming pools, including one with a spray feature; kiddie pool; miniature golf; fishing; a game room; and a Jumping Pillow.
Planned activities and themed weekends kick off March 26 with Wake Up the Bears/Two for One Weekend, when guests can camp two nights for the price of one (not valid on cabins and cottages.) Other great themed weekends include Pirate Adventure Weekend (May 14-15) and the campground’s popular Halloween Weekends (October 14-16, 22-23, and 29-30.) During mid-summer themes are extended for a full week; examples include Christmas in July Week (July 5-10); Kids’ Revenge Week (August 1-7); and Yogi Bear’s Birthday Celebration (August 22-28).
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Luray is located at 2250 Lee Highway. The campground is open year-round. For reservations, call (800) 420 –6679 or visit their campluray.com.
