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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park of Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg
Overview
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park of Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg offers a vibrant, family-oriented retreat nestled in the heart of the Tennessee mountains. This resort is far more than a standard stopover; it is a destination-style RV park designed to keep guests of all ages entertained. With a consistent theme focused on the beloved Yogi Bear characters, the park blends outdoor adventure with high-end hospitality near one of the country’s most visited natural areas.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just minutes from the main parkway in Pigeon Forge, the park provides a convenient home base while maintaining a sense of wooded seclusion. The terrain features rolling hills and mature trees that provide shade and a classic mountain atmosphere. Its proximity to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg ensures that visitors are never far from the action, yet can retreat to a quieter environment at the end of the day.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is famous for its extensive water features and community spaces. Guests have access to high-quality facilities designed for convenience and fun:
- Two large swimming pools and an interactive splash pad for cooling off.
- Entertainment options including a jumping pillow, mini-golf course, and gem mining.
- RV sites featuring full hookups, concrete pads, and fire rings.
Daily activities often include wagon rides and meet-and-greets with Yogi Bear and friends, creating a whimsical environment for young travelers who enjoy scheduled programming and themed events.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The resort is perfectly positioned for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where hiking and scenic drives are essential. Just a short drive away is Dollywood, offering world-class roller coasters and live entertainment. Visitors can also explore the shopping and dining at The Island in Pigeon Forge or head into Gatlinburg to visit the aquarium or take a sky-lift for panoramic mountain views.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is the ideal choice for families with children who want an active, programmed vacation experience. It is best suited for those who appreciate a resort atmosphere with plenty of on-site amenities rather than a rustic, primitive camping site. If you are looking for a community-centered environment where kids can safely play and parents can relax near the mountains, this is a top-tier Tennessee choice.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Rentals
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Lisa F
We stayed in our RV and site was perfect for our small 15’ camper and truck. This is a very quiet park with nice restrooms. The staff was very friendly. You can’t get closer to Dollywood. Very convenient location.
Theresa Tolley
We stayed in the larger cabin that sleeps 8. It was very clean. Could use an update but still a good stay. It was cold so the pools were covered, park was clean, did need the grass trimmed. Still no internet or TV and we were told that upon arrival. Didn't really matter as we were busy seeing and doing. Staff was very nice. The large rocks you have to walk on around the cabin makes it difficult. Overall it was a good stay and we will be going back to visit.
Richard Webb
When we checked in we were advised that they have no cable or wifi now. We got to our RV site it is rather small and the grass was tall. The pool was not maintained, green with leaves floating in it but it did match the small pond that's on site. No type of compensation for the loss of amenities. We cut our trip 3 days short which were paid in advance. Also had a thief in the park that helped themselves to some of our camping equipment. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!
Nancy Garman
My husband and I stayed at a cabin for a week in mid September. It was our second visit after two years ago, in May, using our camper. We remembered and recognized the staff and workers, and THEY REMEMBERED US! They were very friendly, helpful, and hard-working during our stay. They seemed very well dedicated to their work. Coming from Pennsylvania and not knowing locations of the area, they were very informative in their guidance. As for the cabin, it was very clean and self-sufficient. We would stay again.
stephen cromer
Very nice people in office. The roads in the camp ground was in poor shape. Some people were living in their campers(full time) others were in and out in a few days. We got a smaller rv/Trailer spot. With the 28ft and one slide it was tight. You only had room for 1 car/truck at camp site. But there is a parking area on top of hill. Plenty of friendly dogs around. Location is perfect... right beside dollywood and near downtown... great church near by(the Rock)
Rhyder Sullivan
This was a great place to spend the week. The kids were busy with on the hour activities, riding bikes and fishing. It is a great location near everything you need and yet far away enough for quiet time. If you walk to the back of the property you can catch a glimpse of folks riding the Rollercoaster at Dollywood. This is a gem!
The Davis 3
If I could give more stars, I would. we had THE BEST time at this sweet campsite/park! the people are amazing and truly go above and beyond. We rented one of the RVs which was very very nice! We were only able to stay a few nights, but we left truly feeling like the staff and our neighbor campers were family! We also rented a golf cart and loved that it was a 24 hour rental! Loved that Yogi was around so much and there was so many activities! Both planned by the office and just in general! The boys went fishing a few times and jumped on the jump pad. We were there for our sons birthday and he said it was the best trip ever… even better than Disney World! ❤️ Can't wait to come back soon!! Thank y'all so so much!! -the Davis 3
Sandra Kegerreis
We’ll forget all you nay sayers!! We were hesitant to stay because of so many negative reviews. However, we were pleasantly pleased. We (2adults) stayed in the BooBoo cabin with our sweet pup. The cabin was adorable with its white bead board and navy and white plaid. Super clean! Close to so many attractions and restaurants. We were indeed happy campers!! I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because it was a bit pricey and when we arrived at night, we couldn’t find it. A light on the sign would be extremely helpful. 🏕🏔🏕
Rachel Robinson
The location for this place is amazing! That's the biggest plus for here. We stayed just a couple nights in a pop up camper, and honestly I'm not sure we'd be able to stay here with something much larger. It was a great spot for what we had, but we did have to park one of our 2 cars up at the main lot. The spots are tight, so if you have a large rig, it's going to be difficult. As well as if you have more than one vehicle (like in cases of an RV. I didn't get to check out the tent spots, but there was a separate area just for tents, which is nice. The cabins we saw looked nice to rent as well. The bathrooms were nice and they had a pond and a pool (it was Dec when we went so can't say much on them). The biggest and really main/only issue I have this place, is signage/markings. If you want to find this place at night good luck. There is no light on the sign. We missed it 3 times! And the space numbers are set way back off the road and really small, and again no lights to see our spot. Thank goodness our parents already had the trailer there before dark because we would have had zero luck finding our spot. There were 3 spots in a row that were empty and we still couldn't read the numbers, so it's not that there were campers in the way. I can't speak on the main office, or the activities other than the playground, which was nice for a 4 year old.
Lyndsie Byers
Booked online pretty last minute. As soon as we got here we knew we made a great choice. The staff has been absolutely incredible the entire time. They are so sweet and so helpful. We actually ended up extending our stay another night because of how nice of a stay it's been. They have a small fishing pond, two swimming pools and a park. The grounds seemed super clean. We are staying in the bear essential cabin and though small it's nice. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend! Also wanted to add that some previous reviews mentioned ants and luckily we haven't seen any. No bugs at all in our cabin.