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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park of Sioux Falls
Overview
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Brandon, South Dakota, serves as a family-oriented destination designed specifically for those seeking an active outdoor retreat. The campground functions as a full-service resort atmosphere, moving well beyond a simple overnight stopover. With a focus on providing a complete vacation experience, the park layout caters to RVers who enjoy community-centric environments, themed programming, and a wide variety of onsite recreational activities perfect for multi-generational travel groups looking to build lasting memories.
Location & Surroundings
Located just minutes away from the eastern edge of Sioux Falls, this park offers the ideal balance between rural charm and urban convenience. The surrounding area in Brandon, SD, provides a peaceful backdrop for travelers, while remaining easily accessible to major highways for those passing through the region. This strategic placement allows RVers to enjoy a quiet, suburban camping experience while staying close enough to major regional services, grocery stores, and essential travel infrastructure.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is well-known for its extensive list of onsite features intended to keep guests engaged throughout their stay. Visitors can enjoy a large swimming pool and water features that serve as a primary draw during the warmer months. Additional facilities include well-maintained playgrounds, dedicated sports courts, and common areas designed for gatherings. Guests will find various site options, including spacious areas for large motorhomes, ensuring a comfortable setup regardless of the specific rig dimensions.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the gates of the park, guests are situated perfectly to explore the greater Sioux Falls area. Popular destinations include the iconic Falls Park, where visitors can witness the namesake cascades of the Big Sioux River and visit the historic observation tower. Other nearby highlights include the Butterfly House & Aquarium and the local zoo, both of which are highly regarded for family outings. The region offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage for curious travelers.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is primarily suited for families and groups who prioritize entertainment and convenience during their RV travels. It is an excellent choice for those who value a resort-style atmosphere where children have consistent activities and social opportunities. Because the park emphasizes community engagement and high-energy fun, it is less ideal for travelers seeking a strictly silent, remote wilderness retreat, but perfect for those who want a lively, amenity-rich base camp.
User Reviews
S B.
This is an RV park, not a hotel. They had pretty level gravel sites with full hookups and big rig pull thrus. We didn't use any of their facilities. Management was very nice and accommodating. We would stay here again and recommend it to everyone. If you're a full-timer and use South Dakota for your address, the new DMV is located just down the road from this park. So easy to get to. But... there is no parking for RVs at the DMV. Be sure to make an appointment first as we had to wait over 3 hours to renew our licenses.
Shonda Bakker
This is a very clean and great place for kids. They have daily activity schedules a great pool plenty of grassy eras. Safe for the kids to ride bike. Only downfall is some highway noise but not enough to keep you up. Weekly rates are very affordable.
Travis Van Krevelen
Had a great time. The staff were accommodating and the events were fun and enjoyable. Clean and nice facilities. Comfortable lodging. Guarantee the kids will never forget it. Neither will I. Definitely coming back next year.
K B
Jellystone park was extremely fun. Okay that doesn't sound a bit the way I really feel about Jelly Stone Park, Here goes a second try, jellystone park is amazing. It's so amazing that I loved it. I can't wait to get back out. Our kids, well, our child at the time, which now we have 2, but we had one then he loved the jelly stone Yogi bear costumes guy. Yes, beautiful fun awesome. We got pictures with Yogi Berra. We got to play a lot of different games and have fun with the different activities on the campground, friendly people. Nice campground sites, easy to use hookups and plenty of space to pull through or back up. If that's what you need to do. I would say the best part about it was the sweetful, awesome swimming pool, lots of fun, lots of great, great families there. GOOD times.
Janet Meier
Great easy location access from the interstate. We stayed in a cabin and didn't hear much highway noise. We went as a big group (20+). The staff was great, attentive, friendly, and willing to help in any way they could. They take pride in keeping the park picked up. Quick to remedy a problem at the pool, a crying distressed kiddo. The pool I believe was the biggest hit for my kids personally but they also enjoyed the rec center with a daily (free) craft, the jumping pillow. I enjoyed the mini golf on multiple different occasions. The wine slushies from the food trailer was AMAZING! The things they have going on through out the day (almost hourly) are engaging for the kids, character appearances multiple times with photo opportunities. They want you to have a great time, definatley aim to please. We left yesterday morning and my kids are already talking about wanting to go back.