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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
Overview
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Madison, Maine, offers a high-energy, family-friendly camping experience nestled in the heart of the Kennebec River Valley. This resort-style park focuses heavily on creating a structured, entertaining environment for children and families. Unlike a quiet, secluded stopover, this destination emphasizes interactive character experiences and a revolving schedule of themed events throughout the summer season. It serves as a flagship destination for those looking to combine traditional camping with modern resort entertainment.
Location & Surroundings
The park is situated along the banks of the scenic Kennebec River, providing a natural backdrop to the bustling resort activity. The Madison area is characterized by rolling hills, dense Maine woods, and proximity to several glacial lakes. RVers will find the setting offers a distinct Maine woods feel while remaining accessible via major regional routes. The surrounding landscape invites exploration of the river’s edge and nearby forest trails, offering a balance between manicured park grounds and rugged natural beauty.
Amenities & Park Features
The amenities here are designed to keep guests of all ages occupied from dawn until dusk. The park features a comprehensive water zone with slides and a large swimming pool. On-site recreation includes a jumping pillow, mini-golf, and a gem mining sluice. For the practical RVer, the park provides spacious sites with full hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay even in the middle of the Maine wilderness. A well-stocked camp store, snack bar, and clean laundry facilities round out the facility's extensive offerings.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
While the park offers plenty of entertainment, the local area is rich with outdoor adventure. Guests often head to the nearby Kennebec River for whitewater rafting or fishing excursions. The town of Skowhegan is just a short drive away, offering local diners, craft breweries, and the historic Skowhegan State Fair. For those seeking quiet nature, the area features numerous hiking paths and public access points for kayaking or canoeing on the river, providing a peaceful escape from the resort pace.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is ideal for families with children who thrive on structured activities and social engagement. It is a perfect fit for multi-generational camping trips where convenience and entertainment are the top priorities. RVers looking for a quiet, solitary retreat might find the energy level high, but for those who want a full-service resort vacation where the kids are never bored, this Madison location is a premier choice for a Maine getaway.
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User Reviews
ash
Every year i come to Yogi bear campground in Madison, Maine and my experiences here isn't great. they never clean the pool, the propane for the grill is always empty as well as half used bottles of soap. Not to mention how every room is never clean, the beds and showers are always filthy and the Tvs never work, the people who "come and fix it" never know what they are doing and ask you to help them when they should be fixing it. no one should have to pay ridiculous prices for something like this.
Maine explorer's
My kids and I go here every for about 13yrs now. We always have the best time. It is under new ownership and so far they've been great. Its a great location with lots to do both at the campground and around historic Skowhegan. The trampoline park is right down the road for the rainy days. They always have a day and night time activity to do. Very family friendly and just an awesome time for the kids.
Juliette Pelchat
We really enjoyed the tranquility and the easy access to activities. The only thing I would mention is that the children's activities lacked a bit of magic. The mascots were present, but there wasn’t much interaction, and there was no music during the train ride or around the site in general. That being said, the staff seemed polite and welcoming. We had our RV, so I didn’t check the state of the restrooms, but the RV lots were clean and well maintained. We didn’t encounter any problems during our stay.
Dale Thompson
We had a really good weekend here at Jellystone. We got to choose our location when we booked. The store, activities, and especially the pool were awesome. Even on a really busy 85 degree Saturday when there were 40 people at the pool it felt like it wasn’t too crowded. Our only negative experience had to do with location. We camped at site 18 and it’s adjacent to the really busy road. Not only is the road busy but it’s right at the camp entrance when splits to two lanes where people are stomping on it to pass people. When you’re trying to disconnect and relax it wasn’t the most enjoyable addition to our stay. I can’t dock the review as we didn’t know. We will be back and try to book something farther from the road.
Brittany Occhiogrosso
Kids love going to yogibear. We just came back from a weekend trip and the kids had a blast. However since new ownership there are things advertised online that they no longer have. They do not have laser tag, inflatables, and the activities seem to be sparse now. They used to be every hour-two now it’s a few hours in between. The pool is definitely kid friendly and fun, you feel safe camping here with your children. One of our favorite spots with little ones. Arcade, barrel rides, and seeing the characters are always kids favorites.