Jellystone Park Journal
Hot tips, hot topics, and the latest updates from Jellystone Park locations around the U.S. and Canada. Check back often!
Jellystone Park nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
April 12, 2023
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 […]
Read More Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Adds Nine New Locations
October 11, 2022
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 […]
Read More New Activities and Weekend Themes in 2022!
July 11, 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 […]
Read More New Attractions Coming to Our Locations in 2022!
June 3, 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 […]
Read More Jellystone Park Camping Etiquette 101
August 3, 2021
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
February 23, 2021
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 […]
Read More 8 Reasons Halloween is More Fun at Jellystone Park
September 17, 2020
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. […]
Read More 10 Fun Ways to Make Camping Educational
August 17, 2020
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 […]
Read More Top Tips for First Time Campers
June 16, 2020
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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National Wildlife Federation’s 14th Annual Great American Campout Campaign Comes to a Close for 2018
November 20, 2018
The 14th annual Great American Campout Campaign has come to a close for 2018 with over 1.1 million pledges to help protect wildlife. Jellystone Park™ hosted five on-site events throughout the campaign to help push the importance of wildlife preservation. Thank you to all who took the time to visit a Jellystone Park location this […]
Read More National Wildlife Federation Brings Nature and Wildlife to Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resorts
September 26, 2018
This year the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is celebrating its 14th annual Great American Campout campaign. Joining thousands of campers as they pledge to help protect wildlife, the campaign is targeted to connect children and families to the wonders of nature and the power of preservation. On Aug. 11, the Jellystone Park of Estes Park, […]
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Saving Dough on the Road: Tips for An Affordable RV Trip
May 16, 2018
An RV trip can be an inexpensive getaway or a budget-busting retreat, depending on the choices you make along the way. Can you have a swoon-worthy getaway on a budget? Definitely! Follow these tips to save some dough on the road. Campground Savings Choosing the right campground is one of the best […]
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