had a great vacation - will be going back stayed in a cabin, had a screened porch, fire pit. fridge- great for camping!! the park is very clean, lots of activities, lots to do they have themed weekends read more

BEWARE of BED BUGS!!! We were there May 2 2026 with two other families and all three of the hickory forest cabins we stayed in had bed bugs. The maintenance man who confirmed the presence of bed bugs reported that this has been a repeated problem for these cabins. We reached out to yogi bear by phone and by email to alert them and ask for compensation. It's been 8 days and they still haven't responded. read more

I first noticed a YBJPC years ago, and finally made it for a stay! Positives: Our cabin was very secluded and private (highly recommend #44), there is SO much to do with the kids (both included and some with a fee), there is a VIB pass that includes a lot of activities (this will also be below), the bartender at Scout's Table made great drinks, golf carts to get around are a MUST, this particular location is BEAUTIFUL and the store was opened from 8am-9pm and they have just about anything you could need during your stay! Not as positive: The only staff that was not bothered to be at work was the girl that traveled around with yogi and the man bartender at scouts table, besides them - we did not have pleasant vibes from staff. The VIB pass has potential, but no one we spoke with knew where to get the popcorn bucket filled, no one knew about the refillable drink cup and overall it seemed like there needed to be a staff briefing on these passes. The food wasn't great at the restaurant/snack bar, not a huge deal because our cabin had a way to cook some food. As a whole, we really enjoyed our time. We will definitely come back again. read more

It's tough to rate this one, but I will try and be specific: Overall - somewhere between 3 and 4. A lot of factors go into that, but am going to do 4 stars because i definitely don't want people to be discouraged to come. Just make sure to research your costs and plan to spend once you're there. Scenery and views - 5 - I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! Experience - 4.5 - lots of fun things going on here, some with additional $$, but still overall fun things to do. The favorite things were the lake and pool, next were mini golf and playground, and last was "gem mining". Food and drinks - 4 - Overall the ice cream and frozen drinks stood above. The pizza, sandwiches, and wraps were about the middle of the road. Lodging - 3.5 - we had one of the "tree houses", which was a full with a pull out and a small couch. Sheets and blanket were extra cost. I will say, it was at least nice to have keys to a specific bathroom just for the room. Was tough for our mother-in-law to navigate the walking; would not recommend these if you need something more accessible or for seniors. Value for price - 3.5 - Based on the pricing around the golf carts, tree houses, food/drinks/gift shop, and RV prices it was above average costs. This may be increased due to some other factors; obviously we were still here and invested, just sharing. Staffing - 3 - must be struggling with some employee shortages, more often than not lines were abundant and it was hard to find someone on the grounds. Folks in stands appeared to be stressed and were a bit short at times. Felt rushed at check in, even though we were the only people there for the entire duration (gave up on questions after about 10 minutes). read more

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So much fun!! Great family space, especially if you have young children!! We have 10, 8, and 5. All had a blast! We will definitely be back next year! Cabins were clean and tidy. Only issue We had was with wasps in our cabin (we killed about 6 flying around inside). We called the front desk and no one answered. Left a message and someone called back the next day. We couldn't be in the cabin, so went out and found a groundskeeper who gave us wasp spray and we were able to take care of them ourselves. He did offer to come spray for us but my husband took care of it. Can't wait to go again! Everything else was perfect! read more

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DO NOT STAY HERE! Arrived and the "luxury" cabin was infested with ants. Called and was told maintenance was on their way and they never showed. Emergency line was unresponsive the entire night- how incredibly unsafe. Immediately requested a refund and to leave first thing the next morning. Was told, "what do you expect we're a campground". I expected the luxury cabin experience that you advertise. I paid over $2000 to stay for 12 miserable hours in what you advertise as a luxury cabin with a fully working kitchen that was unusable bc it was infested with ants. I wasn't staying in a damn tent. Furthermore, found a review from five days earlier that the same cabin was infested with ants and you did nothing to remedy for that guest and then proceeded to rent this farce of a shack to my family knowing fully well it was infested and taking no steps to remedy. Jellystone Golden Valley stole $2000 from me and they will do the same to you. This place is a scam stay far away read more

Checked in around 6:00. The guy checking us in told us that the golf carts haven't been working on hills (the whole place is hills) and to let it cool down for 10 minutes at a time if it overheats. We go to the cabin, which is littered outside with used baby wipes, get settled in, and by 8:10 realize the kitchen is infested with ants. Dozens of ants covering the appliances, counters, and kitchen sink. We asked for help and were told that maintenance would come to our cabin. They never showed up. We called the emergency line and it didn't work, just put us in an endless loop and then hung up on us. Over and over again. We stayed that night because what other choice did we have? No one was available to help us with literally anything. Following morning, we pack up our stuff and tell the staff we're leaving and all of our issues and ask for a refund on the room we spent 15 reluctant, ant-filled hours in. They escalate to a manager, and then tell us that another manager will call us "shortly". The call never came. You don't get what you pay for here. What's advertised is a complete lie. You pay for a full kitchen? Too bad--you can't cook or even store food here because there's ants everywhere. Paid several hundred dollars for a golf cart to get around? It only works when it wants to. Call the emergency line for assistance? Yeah right! We spent $2k and they're trying to dodge us for a refund. Disgusting place, disgusting behavior. read more

The septic system backEd up into our private shower during our 2nd night stay at the EcoTent Glamping tent. We contacted maintenance prior to checking out and informed the manager on duty along with pictures and a video of the issue. However, they refused to compensate us for the inconvenience because they said we could've walked elsewhere in the campground in the rain to use a campground restroom. This place has terrible customer service! read more

Loved it so much we stayed an extra day! Only one reason I gave it 4 stars, the price. It was expensive for what you get. We brought our travel camper, 4 adults and 2 under 17. It was $263 a night. And that doesn't include a lot of things. Basically only includes the pool, playground & jumppad. $30 per person per day is steep to me. Like I said it was a great trip but will probably not be back anytime soon. Glad we did it and had that experience. The water park area was awesome. The pool was great. The snack bar was good. Pizza $18 Cheeseburger combo $13 Ice cream was good. $4.50 a scoop Scouts table was good. The fried pickles was amazing!! Cheese steak was ok. $13 just the sandwich. Cocktail $13 We went for the free craft and there was a line. We waited like 40 min to get to the window and them to tell us the free craft was "right there" ended up getting the ceramic craft $11 each. It was a cute ornament. Tip: use the markers and or instead of the paint. Tyedye shirts $15 each. Cute, fun, Felt rushed through. No real direction. The young people working the station were super nice but the needed to speak up louder. The Hey hey wet water hey ride was a blast!! That was free. They have a rewards program. I think they should include more for the price. Like maybe a cheeseburger combo or a free craft upgrade or even a free scoop. Anything to make me feel like I was getting something for the price we paid. It was very nickel and dimed. All that being said - Go for it, you will have a great time! Core memories for sure! read more

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We had such a wonderful stay! We didn't know though at the time that we were staying the convenient store was closed on site as well as the waterpark on Sundays! So this is a good to know if you plan on paying and extending your stay if you live far away. Otherwise we had a great time, they have golfcart rental, hot tub rental, event space rental at their veranda, waterpark, cabanas, kids activities, tennis, trails, grills on site, rv space rentals, cabins, Glamping! read more

As my Opinion I love this Place, It's a Very Fun RV and Camper Resort, and It Has a Rollercoaster Going Down and Around a Mountain. The Pool has a Bar and a Restaurant and it also has a Photography Point with Yogi Bear! I recommend it to Anyone who desires to Camp here! read more

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We drove in from Asheville to ride the Alpine coaster. I didn't think to check the weather and it was raining but they don't close the coaster unless their is lightening so we went ahead and decided rain will just add to the adventure. Todd and his team were so welcoming, and even dried the coaster off before we climbed in. The coaster was fun and scenic! All ages loved this, and it will certainly be one of the highlights of our trip to NC. We didn't stay at the campground but the grounds look very well maintained and we will definitely come back once it's a little warmer to zip line into the lake! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Definitely not worth staying outside of peak season. Our stay was so disappointing we ended up leaving early. The schedule and hours of operation for the individual attractions at the park were buried on the website. When we finally found them, it said the season begins March 24th with "peak season" being June 2nd-August 13th. We assumed this meant we would still have access to the amenities, but we were wrong. Few things were open and it was a ghost town. We had to search the website for things to do. I still can't figure out why the price was so high when nothing was open. We tried to work it out with the front desk, but they didn't care. We offered to rebook at a later date (when the attractions were open), even stating we would pay the difference in cost, but they refused to work with us. We tried to enjoy the few things that were open, but they were a disappointment. The lake has no beach, so it's a straight drop off to the inflatables. Our kids (seven and under) were hesitant to swim in the lake for this reason. We tried the pool and it wasn't heated so it was too cold for our children to enjoy. Maybe "peak season" is worth the stay but this experience has left a bad taste in our mouth so we most likely won't try again, and will be honest with our friends and family regarding our experience. read more

Mostly for young kids. Very large campground and very inconvenient. Bathrooms and showers were too far and most things were impossible to access without driving read more

So while hurricane Helene ripped through North Carolina jellystone Park locked all its cabins and doors and sent employees home while campers were left inside the park on an impassable road out. They had to use their own means to get past fallen trees and overflowing bridges risking their lives to get out of a huge Park all alone. Shame on the people that run this park but they didn't at least send the police or rescue back for those people. I still get chills thinking about how I could have lost my family. read more

Very pleased with our overall camping experience! However, its worth noting that it would be impossible to navigate everything without a golf cart or e bike/scooter. The atmosphere was amazing and worth the money! Truely love every part about! Great for large parties of people! The little details where payed attention to. Look forward to coming back! read more

My wife and I took our TearDrop camper and had a great time camping at Jellystone. Our goal was to find a family friendly camp ground with all the amenities. The hope is the raise our kids with great camping memories. I love the many options for kids entertainment as well as parent resting time. This was a must and they delivered. read more

We loved this place ! It's a huge campground with many options to stay in. The pool is nice and the bar is a great surprise. Outdoor laser tag was great and the obstacle course in the lake. read more

This was our family's first time here. We came during spring break and really enjoyed the experience, especially for the price. We stayed in a glamping tent, which was very nice, with amenities and in the perfect location, central to all of the activities; we were able to participate in all of the activities that we wanted to as they appeared in the schedule on the app. The deducted star is for two things: Food - which I read was great, but it certainly was not. Wasn't too big of a deal because we did bring our own food for all of our meals. Maintenance - the light in our bathroom didn't work the entire time. We called twice - it appeared fixed the first time, but did not get resolved the second time. All in all, everyone in the family said we'd be willing to come back - maybe even in the summer when the weather is a little more suiting for the cold pool and the lake! Oh! and you will definitely need a golf cart!! read more

Our family 5 night stay was great !!! Activities on campground were all great for our family ! Hour by hour events daily ! Mrs . Amber was super helpful & accommodating to our family . She was very professional and friendly ! She had a big impact on my kids happiness for sure ;) Our kids had a great time at bears Den bedtime story with Boo Boo & Cindy bear !! Memories deff made with yogi - Boo Boo & Cindi Bear !! Can't wait to return next summer !!! read more

We have stayed here twice in the last couple of months and absolutely loved it! We chose the treetop cabins for both visits and they were perfect for our family of four. There are tons of activities for kids - some free and some for a small additional fee. Our boys lived at the water park and pool or the Gaga ball court. Our tips: you MUST have a golf cart to get around, you need your own ball for Gaga ball, the gift shop has a free scavenger hunt guide that also shows off all the different areas of the park, and finally, please be patient and considerate with the dining staff - they are still working under capacity while trying to serve large crowds. Can't wait to return!! read more

Overpriced and all the good stuff costs extra. Paid $250 (ish) a night In July. This did not include sheets or towels. Cabin was supposed to sleep 10, thankfully we only had 5. No where to put ANYTHING. One towel bar, no hooks or anything. Simple things like a few hooks would have been great. Where do you hang 10 wet towels and bathing suits? No serving bowls or plates. And the plates, etc. that they provide are SO small. I brought a large Bowl, platters and a fly scatter from the Dollar store and left them for the next suckers, but I bet they were trashed. So if you bring food/groceries, be prepared because there is nowhere to put stuff. Then, to top things off, the Air conditioner did not work. also, poison ivy all over your outdoor space. No clear communication from staff. And you definitely need a golf cart. Never again. Cheryl S. read more

Manager Tessa, thanks for the reply, The registration desk stated our cabin was ready and even though there was no inconvenience to them, they still had to charge the extra fee. This is inconsistent with the website which states there is no early check in. read more

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Campers beware! This is a beautiful campground with very nice sites and friendly staff. However, in addition to the very high camping price, 50% of the activities cost $. It varies depending on the activity but we did pumpkin painting and laser tag for 2 kids which totaled $60 and a few other cheaper activities like kayaking and bingo. The most important thing to note is the campground is very large and hilly and 70% of the roads do not allow cars. There is no way to easily get around without a golf cart. Renting is about $60/day. You will have a great time at this resort but we did not expect so many extra costs. Hope this helps for planning from someone who has camped for many years at many nice campgrounds. read more

We have been to several Yogi Bear Campgrounds and were so excited to visit this one on opening weekend. We were greatly disappointed! We arrived at 3 to check into our TENT site to be told it wasn't ready?? They were still putting gravel down but should be ready in 30 minutes. What?! These tent sites are sold as premium tent sites and cost more than we normally pay for an RV site. We waited 2 hours later in the hot sun or we could go in lodge but they didn't have one seat for you to sit on. Furniture was stacked everywhere. When I realized what looked like pool furniture sitting stacked outside the lodge I should have known something was up. When I asked if pool was open I was told the county inspector had been on site since 11 am. Soooo the pool had not even been cleared before opening day!! At 5 o'clock we are asked if we have 4 wheel drive, we did so they drove us to tent site 3 (we reserved #1). I kid you not we were brought up a steep incline of mud to arrive at a tiny site. We had verified with reservations that two tents would fit! No way! Plus not to mentioned that we would have to walk down a steep incline to go to anything! Nope! No way would I pay over $80 per night for that. To top it off pool pad area was still under construction, large pieces of concrete were on road like debris, large dumpsters on the side of road along with construction vehicles everywhere! Not safe! I thought someone was playing a trick on me. My children at this point are upset, hot and exhausted. The campground should have cancelled opening weekend or at least should have been honest where they were on being finished. The pictures are very deceiving before you book take a tour. If you can't take a tour I would look elsewhere for at least a year. This campground is a long ways off from what they advertise and especially for what they charge! Oh and when we tried to talk to the GM he pointed us back to the poor girl at reservations who took the brunt of everyone coming at her. I wish I could remember her name but she was extremely courteous and understanding she deserves a raise after what she probably went through this weekend! Yes! Thank you for the refund! Although the camp is a work in progress your staff is wonderful. I know it will be a beautiful place to stay once completed. I just would have loved an update before arriving. The pictures were completely different then what we drove into. My kids were very disappointed and unfortunately everywhere else was booked. Look forward to the camp being completed and staying in a RV site. I don't think we would try the tent spots again. read more

My family and I came here the weekend of June 8th, shortly after opening weekend. The other reviews are correct in that construction is insane. It was hard to walk around in some places and get to the children's playground easily. We stayed in a Lorel Cove bungalow and the website said "detached private bathroom" which we were okay with. However, all of the areas bathrooms are together (with separate doors) that are attached to someone else's cabin. And, the worst part, it is quite a walk away. We were second furthest from the bathroom and since it was also raining, it wasn't pleasant. There was also construction on the way to the bathroom which made it hard to walk through especially at night. The layout of our cabin was also awful. The website said one bed and one pullout bed from the couch, which sounded great. However, the pullout bed pulled out literally right in front of the only door into the cabin! As someone who frequently urinates at night, this was not okay. I had to sleep on the couch not pulled out due to this. I also thought the activities were overpriced. You had to buy an expensive bag of dirt to mine and had to buy a candy bar to play bingo. However mini golf is free and super fun! And the pool is very clean but also kiddy. Another thing about bingo: our cabin was very far from where it was being held. We walked all the way there, just for them to tell us it was changed to be at the other end of the lake, alllll the way across the camp. The pancake breakfast was also a little expensive for what you got. The biscuits were so dry, no jelly for them, and the plastic silverware did nothing to help you eat. To dye shirts and other objects, you had to buy that object and those were way too pricey. Some of the camp counselors were more interested in talking to each other rather than us campers, which didn't bother me that much but it's something I noticed. read more

We came here for a weekend and had a really good time. We are a family of 6. Stayed in a cabin, it was tight but possible for 2 nights. Our youngest members were 2 and 5 loved the splash park and mini golf. Camp activities were a little corny and could use a little more planning ie yogicize was arm circles and ham string stretches and then crowd suggestions. It was more of get your photo with yogi. Gem mining was fun. We didn't get to do all we wanted because of time, but we enjoyed it enough to be back. Other pluses, cabins are nice! Detached bathrooms are air conditioned and nice. Overall the weekend was a win. Things you should know: bring your bikes, bring flashlight especially if you have a long walk to detached bathroom at night, and bring your own linens if you are in a cabin. Bring food to cook in kitchen and or camp site. read more

We had a great time last year and we are coming up on our 3rd year next week. There were a few things I hope they improve on for the customer service side of things that I am looking for in particular. We were getting ready to leave the park and i had to turn in our golf cart so i moved our car down to the ranger station and then took the golf cart back. i told my family to shop around while i returned the golf cart and walked back. I get it done and there is a person with walkie talkie telling me if i dont move my car out immediately i will be asked to leave because the entire area is only for golf carts, now i had parked off the road parallel to the curb just because of this very fact. I tried to apologize and explain but he just wanted to escalate so we left. Everyone else to this point was fantastic. I have worked in service for just about my entire life and i realize people have bad days, but i do wished that it had been better marked or perhaps given me just a tiny bit of slack. There have been a few changes in fun passes pricing and activity pricing so I will definitely post an in depth review quite possibly daily on here. read more

Overall, this place is great and there are lots of things to do but there are things that you need to know ahead of time. You should definitely ask what amenities are open on what days because you could easily come to this park for 3 days and some thing that you plan on doing with your children is not EVER open, especially in the off-season. The schedule is very erratic. Second of all they have a very big problem with hornets or wasps. They are everywhere on the property and will chase you even in your golf cart. We bought a flyswatter at the gift shop while we were there and we were killing them right and left but one of my children got stung two different times on two different days. Bring sting kill. We did not eat at any of the restaurants but mostly because they were always closed. We went off-season, but in August so the first week when it was off peak season. read more

Fun, fun, fun!! We love Jellystone! There's so much to do and activities for the whole family. The individual cabins are an awesome way to still have your own area when vacationing with family. I would highly recommend and plan to visit as often as possible!! read more

After initial confusion and frustration related to moving the spot we reserved, the remainder of the stay was welcoming and beautiful. Lots of accommodations for kids and everyone had a blast even on the rainy weekend. read more

We were there Oct 31. Where do I start. We loved this place can't wait to come back in warm weather. We had a great time with only a couple of issues. We had the rv site closest to the playground as I asked but because of all the rain our site never really dried out.(sad) And we had issues with our sewer.( water doesn't flow up) the way the site is designed sewage has to go up hill to drain(?) We enjoyed Park Ranger Michael he was the greatest. Very friendly and helpful. Suggestion: put a smaller trash can in the private bathhouse more hooks for clothing and something to seat on after you get out of the shower would be helpful as well. read more

First, I wish I could give the maintenance staff 20 stars. We needed them twice during our stay (for minor issues) and they were there within minutes and resolved the issues. The park is very nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facilities were amazing. There is always plenty to do. The park is huge so you WILL NEED TO RENT A GOLF CART. Read what is included and what you'll need to bring with you. This is not a 4 star hotel. It's a camp ground. A very nice camp ground, but still a camp ground. The only thing I would suggest is more food options available later in the evening. It was an amazing vacation with tons of family memories so I hate to bring this up but, the only hiccup was the last morning there. We signed up for a letter from the bear and were even asked which bear we would like to have bring the letters to the kids. Come delivery time, a couple of staff members drove up and left the letters on the porches and left. No bear. Overall, you'll love this place. read more

Horrible communication from management. Unsafe camp areas. Please take time to read what you were signing at check in. They remove themselves from any fault for anything that happens on their property and if anything does happen you will be liable for any costs that incur. They are limited safety barriers in place and the staff also does not follow safety guidelines in the contract however the contract does remove them from any fault. My son was injured and it could've been fatal but thank goodness it was not. The gem mining was just a bag of sand you purchased at the store that actually had just shells and "fossils" and was not worth the time. My credit card was charged $3000 for damages 3 months after my stay. The rangers parked my neighbors golf cart without putting the wheel chalks down and there was an accident. However, because of aforementioned contract. It was all our fault. The campsite would be nice if they intended to upgrade safety. But knowing that the owners care nothing about their patrons safety or business is a deal breaker. Many of the positive reviews were provided by bloggers who were given free stays at the campsite. read more

Everything was great. The park is coming back from COVID. But when I'm here I expect certain things. This place is in the middle of nowhere. No stores close by if you need anything. The campground store doesn't open until 3pm. I expect the store to be open if I'm here camping. Also, the kids pool doesn't open until 3pm. What on earth is that all about? read more

My family stayed for the weekend. While we had fun, things were not quite what I expected. Unlike opening weekend, everything was up and running, which was a great relief to me after paying what I consider to be high prices for camping. I had long anticipated our stay, but was let down when we got there. I'm not sure if my expectations were too high, or if the advertising is misleading. Pool/Water Park: The pool is great....loved the pool furniture and the kids loved the basketball goals. Did not like the hours, as it opened too late and closed too early for vacation hours. The water park area is for small kids only. The slides were extremely slow and did not hold the attention of my tween boys. Putt-Putt: The course was great, and open all hours, so that was great. Shaded during the day. One of our favorite activities....but you can only play the same course so many times before it gets boring. Gem Mining: Big disappointment. I expected it to be more authentic, but instead you purchase a bag of dirt with gems or fossils and use the water to wash away the dirt. Very expensive prices for what you are getting. Our tweens enjoyed it but could only do once due to the prices. Jumping pillow: The jumping pillow is not finished but we were able to play on it. The cons were that it was surrounded by red dirt/mud so messy to get in and out. Playground: Very nice, no complaints but not something my tweens were interested in. Lake: The lake is nice and we enjoyed fishing. We did not participate in renting any water sport activities. Laser Tag: BIG disappointment. We were told it would be in the middle of the afternoon for a two hour period. We got there in the middle of the set time and were told it was over. Not sure it would have been worth the money honestly, so prob just as well we didn't get to do it. Golf carts: We did rent a golf cart and man it was awesome! It handled the terrain very well. Took the steep hills well and had an automatic brake when you lifted off the gas for going down the hill. For everyone upset that you can't bring your own golf cart, it is for the best. Regular golf carts cannot handle the terrain if this campground. Camp Store: Had a wide variety of everything except drinks. Definitely needed more soft drink choices! My biggest complaint is the distance from our cabin to all of the activities. I am used to camping where I can let my children "go" and be kids. However, this campground requires transportation. Several activities I would have trusted my kids to do on their own...however, that was not possible here due to the size and space between places. I couldn't even drop them off somewhere and get a call back from them when they were ready to be picked up due to no cell phone coverage. We did have WiFi at our cabin and pool but no WiFi at the playground, basketball/tennis courts or playground/jumping pillow. My second complaint was the pancake breakfast. $10 plus for each person and tasted like microwaved pancakes. Had flimsy plastic ware to eat with and couldn't even cut pancakes with just fork. I don't normally use a knife for my pancakes and it barely did the job. The grill however, was delicious, and we enjoyed our food from there. My third complaint would be the hours of pool and grill. This is June and both should be open longer. The cabin and the bathrooms were very nice as well as all of the workers. This is prob not a campground I would go back to unless I was taking young children. I will be interested to see this campground after it gets finished, but I would definitely wait a year or so. read more

Me and my husband had a blast! Even with the Covid restrictions. The campsites are spaced far apart enough so you don't feel super close to your neighbors. They have lots of things to do, lots of places to explore so you won't get bored. Very clean, super nice and friendly staff. read more

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We camped (tent) for two nights last week. Pretty much every building and facility we used was brand new and clean. That being said, the park in terms of construction and logistical planning has a ways to go. Tent sites #5 and #6 would be great for families, but they're a little too close for strangers. Site #6 was not level at all and the ground indicated the site had run off through the middle from previous rains. Tent site #4 was a farther walk to the car. Actually, for tent sites #4, 5, and 6, there was only space to park maybe two cars at most and both would definitely need a four-wheel-drive. Tent sites #1, 2, and 3 were on the opposite side of a dry ravine and are nicer with gravel and flat ground. A bathhouse/dish washing station (super clean) straddled the ravine. Walking between the tent sites and the bathhouse can be a little bit difficult due to the slope and red dirt...especially in rain (wish we'd brought old shoes, as our were caked with red dirt). Suggested improvements: gravel pits for spigots, steps and low lighting for pathway to bathhouse, steps and path directly to pool area, raised height for sink area for dishes (to save my back), and level site for #6. There was a lot of construction, but it was not too close to the pool area and it did not bother us, as it didn't start until 8am. Looks like they're working on RV areas and some cabins. WiFi was pretty poor - some areas at the pool and store worked some of the time. Wouldn't bother us much except there was absolutely zero cell service for miles in any direction. You will either walk a lot or will need a gold cart. Most of the roads (except right in front of the pool) are too steep for kids on bikes....especially with gravel. Customer service was very good. All staff - from check-in and store employees to staff leading kid activities were all helpful and friendly. Signage around the facility and at the entrance and check-in building would help every first time visitor. GPS put us past the check-in building, so that was confusing. Putt putt was lovely. Playground was fun. Swimming pool was large and very nice! I give it four stars, as some activities were not available (splash pad and one day for jumping pillow) and overall, the place is not finished. Jellystone did give us free boat rentals and two inflatable slides to compensate. read more

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We were supposed to check in on Friday the 11th at the Bostic, NC park and called a week and a few days prior to ask for their plans due to Hurricane Nicole headed directly to the campground area and also where we live in Eastern NC. Their website states in Hurricanes, Tropical Storm Warnings, and Watch issued within 48 hours in the camp area or guest residence the cancelation policy will be amended. Both my residence and the campground were under all of the above natural disasters warnings less than 24 hrs before we were due to check in. We were experiencing strong winds that caused unsafe travel conditions as well as lodging if the storm continued on its path. We called several times to ask for their plans due to these conditions, and they didn't have any. I asked for a credit that could be used later in the year. That is all that we ask and that was fair to us. We would have loved to travel to their park when it was safer to pull our 38 ft toy hauler. We finally did speak with a manager that decides because the weather seemed to shift within hours, they expected us to still unsafely travel over 5 hours away with our kids and over $100k worth of equipment. Our wind gust in our area was still too strong to tow in and extremely unsafe for us to travel. This is horrible customer service and we have never had such unorganized service from a Yogi Bear resort. We frequent our closer Yogi Bear Resort 4 times or more a year. We have never had to cancel a camping trip, however, with the dangerous weather conditions headed directly towards us and every weather advisory saying we are under Hurricane or Tropical storm warnings, we decided our safety was more important. I am just letting other campers know what type of customer service to except at the Bostic Yogi Bear location. read more

This place is in the middle of nowhere, so make sure you have sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels. I was extremely disappointed that the staff at the food hall was not wearing a mask. As I was standing in line, I was watching the staff rubbing their face, nose, touching hair, and decided to make a pizza without washing hands or wearing gloves. I turned around and decided I rather starve then to have them handle my food. The door says, no mask, no service‍ but they don't even wear one and handle food with no gloves. So gross! Also, when the staff picked up our trash by our cabin, they also took our lighter fluid. Now, we have to purchase another one, like we didn't spend enough money already. Not sure if we would come back. Don't even get me started on golf carts. They sell out pretty quickly. When we arrived Friday afternoon, we were told we couldn't purchase a half cart till Saturday morning. Well, we got there Saturday morning to get one and they only had one left. This is a huge place to get around without a cart. This was our first time camping here, we will just stick to KOA or VRBO read more