Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy River, near Gardiner, New York, is a lively spot perfect for families looking to dive into outdoor fun. With a range of accommodations from tents to yurts, it’s designed to cater to all types of campers, ensuring everyone has a place to call home while enjoying nature.

This campground is packed with activities that keep the kids entertained, from playgrounds to a water park. Visitors have raved about the clean restrooms and the spacious sites, which are big rig friendly and provide a comfortable camping experience. One happy camper noted, “This is a HUGE Jellystone park... Nice and family friendly.”

While the campground has a lot to offer, some sites can get pretty hot on sunny days, especially those away from the river. However, the shaded spots by the water are a hit for those looking to escape the heat. If you’re considering renting a golf cart to get around, keep in mind that it might not be the best value for your money, as one reviewer pointed out, “I can walk faster than that.”

For those who want to explore beyond the campground, the surrounding area offers beautiful scenery and plenty of hiking opportunities. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park is all about making family memories in a fun and friendly environment.

Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy River

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We threatened a Jellystone stop for years, and finally made it happen.  Great place for kids and staff runs a great park.  Its crowded, loud and in constant movement but as expected.  Sites here are pretty spread out and it’s big rig friendly with some level concrete pads which is a huge bonus.  Park is doing a great job with COVID in the common areas.  Not our normal type spot but definitely worth it to break up our 2 month road trip.  Safe travels all! 

#bigfunfamily approved

We had a fantastic time in Gardiner, NY which was before this trip. Unfortunately, this was not good. We thought we had a good deal with our lot, but they had us right on a main road. The locals drove so fast on it that we felt uncomfortable at all times with our kids. The water park is not as nice as Gardiner's and there is a lot less to do. While driving through it I did notice some nice sites though that looked very quiet, but unfortunately ours was not nice. 

They're not all alike

This is a HUGE Jellystone park in upstate NY. There are literally hundreds of cabins and RV sites. We are in site 136, which is a back in spot. Plenty of room between campers. Gravel spot which is pretty level. Full hookups. Picnic table,  cable, fire ring, large camp store, showers,  toilets, and full laundry area. Also has playgrounds,  pillow jump, fishing pond, golf carts, game room,  Waterpark, pool, and tennis courts. All of this nestled into the mountains. Nice and family friendly. 

FAMILY HEAVEN 

Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this campground on our platform! Check them out and leave them some love.

Enjoy Your Experience Here

Love it here but renting a golf cart is prob not the best option $175 for 2 days and it only goes 5mph I can walk faster than that. 

Awesome activites

Great first tent camping experience for kids. Lots of activities, clean restrooms. One thing to keep in mind is the tent sites on the opposite side of the road from the river has no shade. Site gets pretty hot on a sunny day. Sites by the river have some shade. 

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