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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ RV Resort PA Wilds Amenity Dates
  • Pool Open: May 24th
  • Pool Close:  September 2nd
  • All Open and Close Dates are subject to change
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2025 Events

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2026 Entertainment Calendar

April

  • April 17-19

    Opening Weekend: Wake the Bears | Jungle Animal Adventure | Dip Challenge | Jeep Show
    Kick off the season with DJ beats, festive fun, and the Wake the Bears celebration! Bring your best hot dip for the challenge, check out the Jeep car show all while enjoying the music and excitement.

  • April 24-26

    Out of This World: Astronaut Training Academy
    Train like an astronaut with obstacle courses, space scavenger hunts, campfire stories, and cosmic cocktails.

May

  • May 1-3

    Care Camps / Tournament Weekend & Basket Raffle
    Get ready for a fun-filled Care Camps / Tournament Weekend packed with friendly competition and feel-good moments! Enjoy tournaments, trivia with Doc Possum, a taco-making challenge, basket raffle, poker run, bingo, and a talent show—all while supporting a great cause.

  • May 8-10

    Off to the Races for Mother's Day
    Celebrate Mom with a fun-filled weekend featuring karaoke with White Lightning, creative activities, and exciting family games. From painting with Mom to relay races, it’s the perfect way to make unforgettable memories together.

  • May 15-17

    Rodeo Round-up & Petting Zoo
    Round up the family for a western-style weekend packed with music from DJ Weilds, competition, and campground fun. Show off your best homemade soup and enjoy a relaxing weekend with a country twist.

  • May 22-25

    Honoring our Heroes: Memorial Day
    Kick off summer with live entertainment from White Lightning and a live band, plus tournaments, foam parties, and activities honoring the brave men and women who served our country. It’s a meaningful and action-packed holiday weekend for the whole family.

  • May 29-31

    Chocolate Wars & Mess Fest
    Get ready for the sweetest and messiest weekend of the summer with music from DJ Weilds! Enjoy chocolate-themed games, contests, slip n’ slides, and tasty treats that are sure to satisfy every sweet tooth.

June

  • June 5-7

    Pet Lovers: Pampered Pets Parade & Costume Contest
    Bring your furry friends along for a pet-loving weekend full of adorable contests, parades, and special activities with music from DJ Weilds. It’s the ultimate getaway for pets and their people alike.

  • June 12-14

    Boo Boo™ Birthday: Dino Adventure
    Celebrate Boo Boo™ with a prehistoric adventure featuring music from DJ Weilds and dinosaur-themed fun for the whole family. Young explorers will love digging for fossils and dancing the day away at the dino party.

  • June 19-21

    Father's Day / Summer Fest & BBQ Battle: Featuring Doc Possum!
    Fire up the grill and celebrate Dad with family time, delicious BBQ, and summer festivities. Families can compete in the BBQ battle while enjoying entertainment and campground activities all weekend long.

  • June 26-28

    Color Wars: Back to the 80's
    Step back in time with DJ Weilds for a colorful weekend inspired by the totally rad 80’s. Enjoy bright colors, energetic games, and a retro dance party that will keep everyone moving all weekend long.

July

  • July 3-6

    Land of the Free | Independence Day: Featuring Doc Possum!
    Celebrate America with fireworks, patriotic fun, tournaments, and live entertainment from White Lightning and a live band. It’s the ultimate summer celebration packed with red, white, and blue excitement.

  • July 10-12

    Water Wars: Wacky Water Extravaganza
    Cool off with music from Blast Beats and a splash-filled weekend featuring water games, obstacle courses, foam parties, and nonstop fun. Be prepared to get soaked during this action-packed water adventure.

  • July 17-19

    Yogi Bear™ Birthday: Holiday Mash-up
    Celebrate every holiday at once with DJ Weilds during this wildly fun mash-up weekend filled with themed activities, contests, exchanges, and festive surprises. There’s something exciting around every corner for the whole family.

  • July 24-26

    Christmas in July w/ Karaoke Caroling & Christmas Craft Show
    Experience the magic of Christmas in the middle of summer with karaoke by White Lightning, festive activities, holiday crafts, and visits from Santa. It’s a cheerful weekend full of holiday spirit and family fun.

  • July 31 - August 2

    Water Wars: Pirates & Mermaids
    Set sail for a weekend of swashbuckling adventures, magical mermaid fun, and music from DJ Weilds. Enjoy water games, foam parties, and themed activities perfect for little pirates and sea explorers.

August

  • August 7-9

    Cindy Bear's Birthday: Hawaiian Luau
    Celebrate Cindy Bear™ with DJ Weilds during a tropical getaway featuring island-inspired fun, delicious food, and family activities. Grab your leis and get ready for a relaxing luau atmosphere all weekend long.

  • August 14-16

    Color/Water Wars: Neon Slime Time
    Bright colors, slime, water battles, and music from DJ Weilds make this one of the messiest weekends of the season. Prepare for colorful chaos and exciting outdoor fun for all ages.

  • August 21-23

    Game ON!!! Family Games Challenge
    Bring your competitive spirit for a weekend full of family-friendly challenges, trivia with White Lightning, relay races, and game show fun. It’s the perfect weekend for teamwork, laughter, and friendly competition.

  • August 28-30

    Through the Decades
    Travel through time with DJ Weilds, themed costumes, and activities inspired by your favorite decades. Dress up, dance, and celebrate the best eras in style with the whole campground.

September

  • September 4-7

    Passport to Success: Labor Day
    Wrap up summer with live entertainment from White Lightning and Pat Carlineo and Friends, plus tournaments and career-themed fun. It’s the perfect mix of relaxation, celebration, and family adventure.

  • September 11-13

    Royal Re-Treat a First Responder: Royal Ball & Potluck
    Celebrate and honor first responders with DJ Weilds during a royal-themed weekend full of dancing, activities, and family fun. Enjoy magical moments, special events, and community gatherings fit for royalty.

  • September 19-20

    Mystery Fall Fest: Fall Craft Fair & Chilli Cook-Off
    Embrace fall with cozy autumn fun, delicious chili, local crafts, and mystery-themed activities. It’s the perfect way to enjoy crisp weather and festive campground traditions.

  • September 25-27

    Camp-o-ween with Ranger Smith: Zombie Apocalypse
    Halloween season begins with spooky fun, haunted attractions, costume contests, and music from White Lightning. Families can enjoy thrills, treats, and campground-wide Halloween spirit all weekend long.

October

  • October 2-4

    Camp-o-ween with Boo Boo™: Mummies Day Out
    Get wrapped up in Halloween fun with haunted trails, trick-or-treating, and dance parties. It’s a spooky-good weekend perfect for all ages.

  • October 9-11

    Camp-o-ween with Yogi Bear: Vampire Boofest
    Sink your teeth into a fang-tastic Halloween weekend featuring music from White Lightning, haunted fun, and festive campground activities. It’s a frightfully fun escape for the whole family.

  • October 16-18

    Camp-o-ween with Cindy Bear: Jack-o-Lantern Fright Lights
    Celebrate spooky season with Blast Beats, glowing pumpkins, haunted attractions, and festive campground fun. Families will love the magical and spooky atmosphere all weekend long.

  • October 23-25

    Closing Weekend / Hibernation, Halloween, & Trunk-or-Treat
    End the camping season with White Lightning and one final weekend of Halloween fun, trunk-or-treating, costume contests, and unforgettable memories. It’s the perfect sendoff before the campground goes into hibernation.

And much more!!

Have fun exploring some of our newest activities:

Daily Events

There's something fun to do each day at the park! Yogi™ and Friends are always up to something.

Crafts, Games & Contests

We're always looking for a way to get crafty! Whether it's tie dyeing shirts or getting out the paint, you'll come away with something fun.

Color Time T-shirt Activity

Show us your colors and tie-dye t-shirts with us!

Ceramic Painting

Take home something special from our Ceramic Painting activity!

dates & booking
Nancy Sowersby
2021 on Google
There is so much to do for the kids, the staff is wonderful. Friendly and want to make sure u have a great time. They are doing alot of improvements. Great getaway!
Sarah June Harlost
2021 on Google
Such a peaceful place to get away. So much stuff to keep all the kids occupied. The mini golf is huge and the play areas are endless. Great experience for a low price. Made true family memories.
Donna Shankweiler
2021 on Google
My family stayed here one night on a Tuesday night to visit my old alma mater and the area state parks. It is very peaceful and quiet. Very nice staff and a beautiful area to come to. We Will be back for a longer stay!
Javan Martin
2021 on Google
Fun campground! Lots of great activities for children of all ages!! Love camping here!
Mr. Greco
2021 on Google
New ownership, mostly new staff. But all the employees we encountered were very pleasant, helpful, and friendly. Some sites not very level, bring extra blocks! Some of the playground equipment needs to go. Overall a nice campground, and as others said, great place for kids!
Sarah June Harlost
2021 on Google
Such a peaceful place to get away. So much stuff to keep all the kids occupied. The mini golf is huge and the play areas are endless. Great experience for a low price. Made true family memories.
Shane Mack
2020 on Google
Hidden In the Mtns. Of PA. Beautiful scenery all around. Plus tons of activities for all ages. 👍👍
Russell Long
2020 on Google
This is an awesome place to take your kids or grandkids. Plenty of fun things to do for the family
Roger Talada
2020 on Google
It is an awesome place for both kids and adults. Definitely will go again