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Origin and Legacy of Jellystone Park™
It's important to remember your roots when planting new seeds. Founded in 1969, Jellystone Park has been the leader in family camping and family glamping entertainment for decades.
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- Where is Yogi Bear™ from? Click On Where is Yogi Bear™ from? Yogi Bear has a rich history, and it all begins in Jellystone Park! He has starred in many TV series, including the new Jellystone! series on Max, and in many movies and video games, capturing the hearts of viewers and becoming a beloved icon. Nowadays, you can find him roaming the Camp Resorts, always on the prowl for pic-a-nic baskets!
- Where was the first Jellystone Park? Click On Where was the first Jellystone Park? The first Camp-Resort was built in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and is still operating today. Haag purchased 30 acres of woodland for $3000 and began working to make his dream destination a reality.
- How did Doug Haag obtain the copyrights for the Jellystone Park characters? Click On How did Doug Haag obtain the copyrights for the Jellystone Park characters? Haag traveled to New York City to meet with the Vice President of Screen Gems in person! His license was approved after passionately pitching the concept of Jellystone Park™ with a few hand-drawn sketches.
- Why Yogi Bear? Click On Why Yogi Bear? One weekend during Saturday morning cartoons, Haag overheard the line, “OK Boo Boo™, let’s get our pic-a-nic baskets ready; the campers are coming!” The cartoon was about Yogi Bear, who lived in Jellystone Park™. The idea took root as a great name for a family vacation spot!
- Was the opening of the first Jellystone Park™ location a success? Click On Was the opening of the first Jellystone Park™ location a success? The first Jellystone Park™ had a massive grand opening, with three times the anticipated number of guests. This success quickly spawned more locations, which fueled the campfire until even Hollywood felt the heat! The Yogi Bear™ name alone drew people in, even celebrities like John Wayne and Jack Lemmon.
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Hang Out With Characters
Meet and play with Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, Cindy Bear™, and Ranger Smith™ during your stay for even more excitement and fun.
Amazing Attractions
You'll have tons of fun at our Jellystone Park which features attractions like water slides, splashgrounds, jumping pillows, and more.
Stay Your Way
Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts offer lodging options like luxury cabins, glamping tents, treehouses, deluxe RV sites, and traditional tent sites.