Built into a hillside four miles outside Estes Park, this Jellystone campground operates more like a mountain retreat than a typical franchise location. The terraced layout follows the natural slope, creating privacy between sites that several campers note feels different from flatter Jellystone properties. Mature trees dot the property, and Jennifer A. observes "You are basically in Roosevelt National Forest."
The hillside setting creates both advantages and challenges for campers. Sites offer mountain views and wildlife sightings—elk regularly visit the property, and bears make occasional appearances. However, the terrain means significant walking uphill from the ranger station and bathhouse areas. Several reviewers recommend renting a golf cart to navigate the slopes, especially after long hiking days. Cell service proves spotty throughout most of the campground, with WiFi only available near the ranger station.
Family amenities include a pool, mini-golf course, jumping pad, and basketball court, though the focus remains more on the natural setting than intensive programming. The bathhouses receive consistent praise for cleanliness, with twice-daily cleaning noted by tent campers. A camp store and laundry facilities provide basic necessities. Site spacing varies, with some areas offering more room around fire pits and picnic tables than others.
The campground sits five minutes from downtown Estes Park and ten minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park entrances. Full hookup sites are available, though some campers report limited electrical capacity for larger RVs requiring 50-amp service. For additional mountain camping options, explore campsites near Estes Park. The Estes Park KOA offers an alternative with different amenities.
This location works well for families wanting Jellystone activities combined with a more forested, less crowded atmosphere than typical franchise properties.
Description
Our Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ of Estes Campground in Estes Park, CO, is the perfect campground and RV park for your family to explore nature! Jellystone Park is the ideal campground and RV park for your family vacation. You can take in awe-inspiring views surrounding this spectacular campground. Your family will settle for storytelling and s’mores by the campfire—a perfect pastime to end a day of fun activities. Our campground presents the best in camping for the family. We are excited to see you soon!
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Private CampgroundYogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Estes Park is located in Colorado
Directions
Fort Collins/Loveland: Take I-25 S to US Hwy. 34. Take Hwy. 34 W to Estes Park. In Estes Park make a L at FIRST traffic signal to US Hwy 36 heading SE toward Boulder. Jellystone Park will be about 5 mls down on the L side of the road between mile markers 5 & 6. Denver/Colorado Springs: Head N on I-25 to Ex 243 (Longmont). Go W until the junction with Hwy 36 in Lyons. Stay in R lane and Jellystone is 15 mls past Lyons on R side of road
Address
5495 US Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517
Coordinates
40.34073812 N
105.43068828 W
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 3/12/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 115 usersLast on 3/12/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 3/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 3/12/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 115 usersLast on 3/12/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 3/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 38 min from Boulder, CO
- 56 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 6 min from Denver, CO






















