The Family Friendly Camp-Resort You Need to Know About
Hi friends! June is National Camping month and we visited the coolest family friendly camping-resort destination and I just have to share it with you!
Our stay was during the non-peak season (before June 11) and we stayed for one night. But we learned a lot in a short amount of time about the campsite in Golden Valley, North Carolina. Here’s what you need to know about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park!
Disclaimer: this post is sponsored by PivotPR and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ in Golden Valley, NC. All opinions are based on my own experiences.
First things first, let’s talk about lodging!
There are options for every preference. Got an RV? They have sites for that. Want to set up a tent? They have sites for that. Do you want to have all the comforts of home and lodge in a cabin? They have all the cabins!
This is the one we stayed in. It had two sleeping quarters, one with a Queen bed and one with built-in bunk beds.
There was a decent sized full kitchen with a dining table and futon. It also had a closet bathroom with a shower. The deck had a pretty view of the mountains and seats for relaxing.
You can also add-on extras to make your visit easier. Rent linens during your stay so that’s one less thing you have to worry about (and clean!).
I also highly recommend renting a golf cart to drive while you’re there. There are some spots that are “golf cart” only accessible and it just makes getting around easier and more fun.
Next, Where to eat.
I was shocked at how many different places there were to eat on site at Jellystone Park Camp-Resort.
The newest on-site dining experience is Scouts’ Table. You can enjoy breakfast or dinner at this full service restaurant. They serve locally sourced, southern inspired dishes and drinks from local farms & mills.
We ate at the Creekside Café beside the pool. They have wood oven pizzas, wraps, burgers, amazing loaded French fries, homemade ice cream and more. Perfect for kids!
Pizza, Bratwurst Sandwich, Loaded Waffle Fries, Fried Chicken.
The Ranger Station has some convenient store groceries too!
When it’s available, you can also stop in for a quick morning pick-me up and pastries at the Coffee Bar.
**Make sure you check the restaurant’s Hours of Operation (especially during their non-peak season). Might be a good idea to check this info before you schedule your vacation to make sure something will be open when you visit. Shouldn’t be a problem during peak season, but it will help you plan your meals, if you plan on eating on-site.**
And what’s there to do??
The Waterpark was our favorite! It’s just the right size for families with young kids. And so fun to explore.
(Again, make sure you check their hours of operation during non-peak trips - it’s open during the spring month’s weekends)
The Pool and Warming Tubs (2) are open daily and were a nice respite from the spring heat. There are plenty of tables & seating during non-peak days.
And there is the Creekside Cafe, Blue Tavern (bar) and Ranger Station (convenience store) right next to the pool.
Mini Golf & Gem Mining are on the other side of the pool. They have everything you need to play already at the mini golf course and it’s such a beautiful course.
For Gem Mining you can pick up bags to sift through at the Check-In station when you arrive or at the Ranger Station beside the pool. They have guides to help identify what’s in your bag. The kids loved this activity!!
The Lake has a swimming section, boat rentals, fishing area, life size chessboard, cornhole and swings. It’s so easy to enjoy a relaxing day at the lake.
There are courts for tennis and other sports, and this cool geometric climbing structure. There’s also outdoor laser tag, but we weren’t there when it was open. Double check those hours!
Opposite the water park & pool there is a playground and jumping pads. It’s hot and they want you to take shoes off when jumping, so make sure you have spare socks and sunscreen/hats!
And I think that sums up our overnight weekend stay at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. I feel like we did a lot for two days and saw everything at the park there was to see during non-peak season.
I would love to go back and try their restaurant Scouts’ Table. They also have a zip line scheduled for 2021 and a lookout tower is in the works. There are daily activities and Yogi Bear meet and greets during the peak season.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park is an awesome kid-friendly destination for families looking for a fun getaway this summer. If you’re in the South East, I highly recommend a stay at the Golden Valley, NC location.
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