Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, near Cherokee, North Carolina, is a lively spot perfect for families looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With a range of accommodations from tents to cabins, there's something for everyone, and the campground is packed with activities to keep the kids entertained.

The campground boasts a pool, picnic areas, and easy access to the nearby Mingo Falls, which is a hit among visitors. Many campers have praised the beautiful riverside sites, where you can unwind to the soothing sounds of flowing water. One happy camper noted, “We had a spot by the stream which sounded awesome at night, lulling you to sleep.”

While the facilities are generally clean and well-kept, some visitors have mentioned that the sites can feel a bit cramped, especially during peak season. However, the friendly staff and the variety of family-oriented events, like Halloween trick-or-treating, make it a fun place to stay. As one reviewer put it, “Clean, friendly and really great for kids. Would definitely go back.”

If you're looking to explore, the surrounding area offers beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're floating down the river or hiking nearby trails, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park is a great base for your Smoky Mountain getaway.

Yogi in the Smokies offers many styles of lodging for you to choose from. Ranging from our basic Camping Cabins which provide all the necessities to our Deluxe Cabins which provide the comforts of home. Whatever your needs, Yogi in the Smokies has lodging perfect for your vacation.

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Riverside sites are the best!!! Clean restroom/bathhouse. Staffing friendly and on top of anything needing attention. Book reservations well in advance.

Great Views

we were on sites 12,13 and it was great!!! kids have a blast, we were right on the river and hiked to Mingo falls.  bathrooms were not the cleanest I have seen. but not the worst. 

great fun for kids! 

This place is by far my families favorite. We camp here every year. The campground is beautiful. The sites are clean. They have an amazing playground with an activity center. They always hold events for families. They have everything you could possibly think of. Staff is wonderful. You go long enough and they feel like family. Most highly recommended in western north Carolina. We love this place.

Amazing Place to Camp

We camped around halloween and the entire campground has trick or treating for the kids on Saturdays. Clean, friendly and really great for kids. Would definitely go back.

Great family campground

This was a fall destination for my family.  We had a spot by the stream which sounded awesome at night, lulling you to sleep. There were several October themed activities and contests which were great fun!  The facility was clean and well kept although the road leading up to the park left a lot to be desired, rundown shacks, garbage and broken down cars in yards. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The only thing I really didn’t enjoy was pulling the travel trailer through the mountainous terrain.

Great hidden gem in the Smokies!

Absolutely rocks with activities, BUT it gets packed and crowded. Had a good experience, just felt very commercial and not natural. To each his own. 

Sardines

We drove from California to the RV park. Stopping along the way in many areas. This was exciting to see this campground and read the reviews. Unfortunately it’s all fake. The staff is rude. The services are limited. No groceries at the store in the campground. No laundry services available. Can’t even hand wash your clothes and hang them on a clothesline because the staff specifically asks you not to and gives you a letter to DO NOT HANG DRY YOUR CLOTHES. Bathrooms are ok for showering. Bugs everywhere though. If you want to float the river you can. If you want to play games you can. Other than that the sites are very close together no privacy at all. 

No laundry. No groceries. Staff/manager is rude.

Gorgeous sites, lots of kids activities, pool, and close to Mingo Falls. Our site said it would fit a 32 ft camper and it really doesn’t; we had a super hard time getting in and thought we might have to leave. So just beware that your site might not be as big as stated. That’s my only reason why it isn’t 5 stars!

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