Sitting along the Fox River corridor in Millbrook, Illinois, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Millbrook is a privately operated campground built around family-focused programming rather than backcountry access. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections accommodate RVs throughout the year, and the campground sits near both river and lake terrain. Campers looking at camping near Newark will find this one of the more activity-dense options in the area, with organized events running across seasons.
The activities here lean heavily toward families with children. Hayrides, outdoor movie screenings that show current releases, seasonal Halloween trick-or-treating events, crafts, and a playground are among the recurring draws. The pool and hot tub are on-site, though at least one reviewer notes the adult-only policy on the hot tub is inconsistently enforced. The mini golf course has drawn criticism for its age and condition. Bathrooms have received mixed marks over the years, with some visits yielding clean facilities and others prompting calls for more maintenance attention. A large seasonal resident section shares the property with overnight guests, and past reviewers have noted early-morning noise from those residents as an occasional issue staff did not always address.
The dump station has been a specific pain point worth knowing before arrival. Jeff G. describes it as featuring "uneven and puddles of 'water' all over the dump area." Some full-hookup sites have also had sewer pipe height issues that complicate connections. Nearby alternatives include Cedar Ridge Primitive Campground to the north and Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area to the northeast. Reservations are recommended, especially for holiday weekends like Halloween when the campground draws its largest crowds.
Description
Your camp hosts, and of course Yogi Bear™, invite you to"Discover the Experience" at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™,"Where you always camp with friends™". When you visit us you will see why we have been ranked in the top ten of all the Yogi Bear Parks™ in North America. We now offer one or two-room rustic cabins, sleeping four to eight people respectfully, three deluxe cabins sleeping up to eight and park model trailers sleeping up to eight. We have two heated pools, a kiddie pool, and a hot tub. Of course, we still have all the amenities you expect as well as planned activities, and theme weekends. The best part about Jellystone Park™ is that parents get to take a real break while the kids enjoy our planned activities which are sure to be a hit. There are plenty of fun activities for adults too! Yogi Bear™ looks after all ages while at our Jellystone Park™. Whatever your preference, make your vacation plans early and come camp with us. Whether you stay a day, a week or your entire vacation, you'll agree that camping at Jellystone Park™ is the best for Great Family Fun and memories to last a lifetime!
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ is also less than two hours from the bustling Windy City. Spend the day in Chicago and enjoy the stunning shoreline of Lake Michigan, stroll the Magnificent Mile, or take in a game at Wrigley Field. You can also take advantage of Chicago area theme parks like Pirate’s Cove™, LEGOLAND™ Discovery Center, and Six Flags Great America™. Locally, there is Fox Paintball, Millbrook Trail Rides, The Farnsworth Estate in Plano, Illinois; antiques shopping in Sandwich, Illinois; and Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville, Illinois. For the true adventurers, check out Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois! The Fox River is just minutes away for fishing, kayaking or canoeing.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsYogi Bear's Jellystone Park Millbrook is located in Illinois near Newark
Address
8574 Millbrook Rd
Millbrook, IL 60536
Coordinates
41.59700057 N
88.54500055 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/7/26
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- 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
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 50 min from Chicago, IL
- 1 hr 9 min from Rockford, IL
- 1 hr 12 min from Kankakee, IL
- 1 hr 36 min from Kenosha, WI
