Calling all Volunteers and football fans! Gear up for a weekend packed with tailgate traditions, team spirit, and all the fun of game day—right by the lake. Enjoy classic tailgate games like cornhole and ladder toss, cheer on your favorite team with spirited fan contests, and feast on tasty tailgate treats. This is the ultimate celebration of Vol Nation pride for fans of all ages. Bring your orange and white, and get ready to party like it's game day! Thank you for your service—book your stay today! 👉 All November long, we're offering a 30% discount for our veterans and active military as a small thank you for your service. Please present your military ID at check-in. Valid for stays 11-01-26 through 11-30-26. Use promo code: VETERANS30 at checkout.
Nov 13, 2026
Create your very own gold, silver, or bronze keepsake with our Salt Dough Sports Medal craft!
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Make your own miniature goal post and mini football
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Join Cindy Bear to create your own chalk art creation for our Recreation area
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Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!
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Purchase a candy bar from the Camp Store and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!
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We've set up the big screen for your viewing entertainment! Bring your blankets and chairs for a movie night under the stars. Snacks and drinks sold in the Camp Store or Cartoon Cafe
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Nov 14, 2026
It's Breakfast time and one of our Bear friends will be joining us for some of their favorite Pancakes. Sit back and relax, we will do the cooking! ($)
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Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends at the Yogi Bear statue for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!
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Join us at the Recreation Center and get your arts and crafts on! Choose from a variety of ceramics to paint
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Meet a Bear friend for a wagon ride around the campground. We like to say "HEY! HEY!HEY!" when we pass our camping friends!
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Gear up for game day fun by getting a sports tattoos and sport fan crafts to show your team spirit!
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Bring your team and your cheering section for our relay races. Test your passing, throwing and catching skills!
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Join us and create your own tie dye masterpiece! *Do not wear anything white or nice/new clothes, this is a messy activity!
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Browse great deals and fun finds at our Store Sidewalk Sale featuring apparel, toys, souvenirs, and more!
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Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat ($)
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Pick out your favorite stencil design and your favorite colors, our Recreation Staff will apply an amazing glitter tattoo for you to enjoy all weekend long!
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Recreation Center: More sport fan crafts for you to enjoy!
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Race through football-themed challenges to score a touchdown in our End Zone Obstacle Course! 🐻🏈
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Represent your favorite team by wearing their colors or a jersey. Join us for a Silent Disco Dance Party. You are your own DJ, choose from 3 different stations on our disco headphones and dance the night away to some great tunes that only those in attendance can hear!
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We have a great selection of Glow sticks available in the Camp Store! You can also decorate your bike or golf cart and follow behind the wagon creating a light parade.
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Nov 15, 2026
Treat yourself to warm, sugary mini doughnuts freshly made and perfect for a sweet start to your day!
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Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends at the Yogi Bear statue for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!
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Choose a fun sand art design ($). Stuff your own Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear or Boo Boo ($)
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Make sure to give the bears extra hugs! They'll miss you
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Color your own festive football crown
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Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat ($)
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Show your team pride by decorating your own pennant with stickers and your favorite team colors in this spirited craft!
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