Reservations are available and recommended at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge, a privately operated campground in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, open from April 1 through November 15. Nightly rates run $39 to $241 depending on site type, with options ranging from tent sites with electric and water hookups to full-hookup RV pads accommodating rigs up to 50 feet. A dump station, showers, and WiFi round out the on-site infrastructure. The campground sits directly on the James River, and several sites are immediately adjacent to the water.
The layout divides into two main zones. Sites near the activity hub tend to be tighter, while spots across the road are more spacious but farther from the river. Campers who prioritize water access should request riverfront sites early, as those fill quickly. The bathhouse gets consistent positive mentions in reviews, which matters for tent campers and popup camper owners without onboard bathrooms.
Water-based activities drive most visits here. The James River is accessible for tubing, with a trip that Scott T. clocked at roughly 3.5 hours from put-in back to the campground. Life jackets are available at no charge, and boat rentals are offered for river use. On-site, there is a pool, splash pad, waterslides, a lake with a floating slide, and a stocked fishing pond. Matt R. calls it "right next to the James River for all your fishing needs." The campground also runs organized activities including dance parties, craft nights, and seasonal events like Halloween weekends with trick-or-treating, which skew toward families with younger children.
Natural Bridge State Park is about eight minutes away by car. Anglers and paddlers looking for dispersed options in the area can also find alternatives at nearby Devil's Marbleyard and Petites Gap Road Dispersed, Jefferson NF. For a broader look at campsites near Natural Bridge Station, The Dyrt's listings cover the full range of options in the area. Water shoes are worth packing if river access is part of the plan.
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Map & DirectionsYogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge is located in Virginia near Natural Bridge Station
Directions
GPS: 37.613518N, -79.48661W Take Natural Bridge Exit off I-81, Exit 175 northbound, or Exit 180A southbound, then 3 miles on Route 11 to Natural Bridge. Take Route 130 east 3 miles to Natural Bridge Station, 1.5 miles to the campground via right on Route 759 (Arnold's Valley Rd), first left after crossing river on James River Road (782).
Address
16 Recreation Ln
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
Coordinates
37.61247607 N
79.48696382 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
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
- Big Rig Friendly






























