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Spring Break Families Pack Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts

Reservations still available as some locations open early to accommodate soaring demand

Jellystone Park Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunts are just one of many activities families can enjoy while spending spring break at Jellystone Park locations across the country.
Easter egg hunts are just one of many activities families can enjoy while spending spring break at Jellystone Park locations across the country.
  • 2021 Reservations up 136% over last year

CINCINNATI, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cabin fever is leading to a huge increase in spring break cabin bookings at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts. Over half of the family camping and glamping chain’s more than 75 locations are welcoming guests, including some which are opening early.

Jellystone Park locations are famous for providing families with attractions such as pools, water slides and splashgrounds, activities including jumping pillows, wagon rides and foam parties, and interactions with Yogi Bear costumed characters.

View the list of open parks below.

“Like everything else, spring break looks very different this year because of COVID-19,” said Trent Hershenson, vice president of Marketing, who noted Jellystone Park 2021 reservations are up 136% so far this year, driven by a huge increase in spring break bookings. “Parents are eager to get their families out of the house, especially those of us who have been living through one of the worst winters in years.”

Hershenson encourages parents to make late winter and spring reservations now, as cabins and RV sites are booking up quickly.

Besides the cabin fever resulting from the pandemic, Hershenson says there are several other reasons families are staying at Jellystone Park this year. “Most of our locations are within a two- or three-hour drive of a major city – which eliminates air travel – and parents feel more comfortable staying in their own cabin or RV, rather than at a hotel. Plus, camping is the original form of social distancing.” He added that theme park restrictions and cancelled spring break events are prompting more families to book glamping and camping vacations.

Jellystone Park locations continue to use the sanitation and social distancing procedures they introduced last year. Many are holding theme weekends and special events, such as Easter egg hunts with Yogi Bear. Hershenson suggests guests contact the park they plan to visit for current information on the status of attractions and activities, which vary by location.

Last year, Jellystone Park saw a huge uptick in families visiting for the first time. There are tips for planning a great spring break camping vacation on the Jellystone Park blog: https://www.campjellystone.com/top-tips/.

Jellystone Park locations open in March and April*

LocationScheduleWebsite
Millbrook, ILOpens mid-Aprilwww.jellystonechicago.com
Sioux Falls, SDOpens early Aprilwww.jellystonesiouxfalls.com
Cave City, KYOpen (all year)www.jellystonemammothcave.com
Waller, TXOpen (all year)www.wallerjellystonepark.com
Robert, LAOpen (all year)www.jellystonela.com
Gardiner, NYOpens late Aprilwww.lazyriverny.com
Missoula, MTOpen (all year)www.jellystonemt.com
Harrisville, PAOpens mid-Aprilwww.pittsburghjellystone.com
Frankenmuth, MIOpens mid-Marchwww.frankenmuthjellystone.com
Tabor City, NCOpen (all year)www.taborcityjellystone.com
Cherokee, NCOpens late Marchwww.jellystonecherokee.com
Fremont, WIOpens mid-Aprilwww.fremontjellystone.com
North Port Huron, MIOpens late Aprilwww.northporthuronjellystone.com
Fremont, INOpens late Aprilwww.jellystonesbest.com
Natural Bridge, VAOpens mid-Marchwww.campnbr.com
Lake Monroe, INOpens late Aprilwww.lakemonroejellystone.com
Canyon Lake, TXOpen (all year)www.jellystonehillcountry.com
Milford, DEOpens late Marchwww.delawarejellystone.com
Amboy, ILOpens late Aprilwww.jellystoneamboy.com
Luray, VAOpens late Marchwww.campluray.com
Emporia, VAOpen (all year)www.campingbear.com
Indianapolis East, INOpens early Aprilwww.jellystoneindy.com
Burleson, TXOpen (all year)www.northtexasjellystone.com
Forsyth, MOOpen (all year)www.jellystonebranson.com
Gloucester Point, VAOpen (all year)www.jellystonegp.com
Bremen, GAOpen (all year)www.gajellystone.com
Pelahatchie, MSOpen (all year)www.jellystonems.com
Eureka, MOOpens late Marchwww.eurekajellystone.com
Memphis, TNOpen (all year)www.memphisjellystone.com
Eufaula, OKOpen (all year)www.jellystoneok.com
Mill Run, PAOpen (all year)www.jellystonemillrun.com
Quarryville, PAOpens early Aprilwww.jellystonepa.com
South Haven, MIOpens mid-Aprilwww.southhavenjellystone.com
Golden Valley, NCOpen (all year)www.campgoldenvalley.com
Fredericksburg, TXOpen (all year)www.twcjellystone.com
Pigeon Forge, TNOpen (all year)www.pigeonforgejellystone.com
Pittsfield, ILOpens mid-Aprilwww.jellystonepinelakes.com
Asheboro, NCOpen (all year)www.asheborojellystone.com
Tyler, TXOpen (all year)www.jellystonetyler.com
Monticello, IAOpens mid-Aprilwww.monticellojellystone.com
Big Prairie, OHOpens mid-Aprilwww.whisperinghillsjellystone.com
Kerrville, TXOpen (all year)www.jellystoneguadalupe.com
Lodi/Tower Park, CAOpen (all year)www.towerparkresort.com
Cranberry Acres, MAOpens mid-Aprilwww.campjellystone.com/park/146-cranberry-acres
Mark Twain Lake, MOOpens mid-Aprilwww.campjellystone.com

*Attractions, activities and services vary by location.

Website:https://www.jellystonepark.com
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Contact:
Ritter Communications, Brad Ritter
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740.815.1892

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