Yogi Bear’s Jelly Stone Park Camp Resort

What Yogi Bear’s Jelly Stone Park Camp Resort does

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort (Akron/Canton) — DBA Jellystone Park Akron Canton and Clearwater Park — is a single privately-operated franchise location of the Jellystone Park Camp-Resort network based at 12712 Hoover Ave NW, Uniontown, Ohio. The business operates a family-oriented outdoor resort on a seasonal basis from May 1 through October 25, offering a tiered accommodation mix that ranges from luxury cabin rentals and a flagship Presidential Back-In RV site (with 20/30/50 Amp service, kitchenette, washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, and private dog kennel) through premium RV sites, pull-thru sites, and traditional tent camping, plus a seasonal multi-year campsite product.

The core product surface extends beyond lodging into a packaged amenity and activity portfolio: the Clearwater Park swimming complex (described as the area's largest pool with an inflatable obstacle course and diving platform), an 18-hole adventure mini-golf course, the World's Largest Sandbox (36 by 36 feet, 52 tons of sand), a dog water park introduced in 2025, gem mining, crafts and outdoor recreation (Gaga Ball, playground, slides), a Pic-A-Nic Basket food service, and a Ranger Station gift shop. A licensed Yogi Bear and Hanna-Barbera character experience drives differentiation, with themed weekends and a Club Yogi Rewards loyalty program layered on top.

Commercially, the park runs a direct-to-consumer GTM with self-serve reservations through the CampSpot.com platform embedded in its website, supplemented by phone and walk-in inquiries. Revenue is diversified across one-time accommodation fees (cabins, RV sites, campsites, day passes, $5 dog swim admission), transaction-based spend (food and beverage, gem mining, crafts, merchandise), and a recurring loyalty component (Club Yogi Rewards). Pricing is not publicly disclosed but a SUNDAY50 promotional code targets two-night-plus-stay conversion. The franchise is operated by a small core team (13 employees listed) with seasonal frontline staffing. No funding rounds, M&A, executive team disclosures, or geographic expansion beyond the single Ohio site are present in the source material.

Name

Yogi Bear’s Jelly Stone Park Camp Resort

Legal name

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts at Clearwater Park in Akron/Canton, OH

Website

https://jellystoneohio.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Privately operated Jellystone Park franchise location in Uniontown, Ohio, running a seasonal family camping resort (May 1–October 25) with cabins, RV and tent sites, licensed Yogi Bear character experiences, a swimming complex, mini-golf, and themed weekends.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Campground Resort

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA), Seasonal & Long-Term Campsites (Snowbirds, Extended RV Stays) (THAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Family camping resort
• RV campground
• Cabin rentals
• Outdoor hospitality
• Camping accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Uniontown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Camping Accommodations: Overnight stays including luxury cabin rentals, premier RV sites, pull-thru sites, and tent sites. Seasonal campsite options available for extended stays.
2. Day Passes: Water zone access passes including pool access, complimentary life jackets, unlimited mini-golf, pool break activities, and 15% off gem mining
3. Food and Beverage: Pic-A-Nic Basket food service offering hot dogs, nachos, pizza, soft drinks, ice cream, milkshakes, and Hershey's products
4. Activity Fees: Additional charge activities including gem mining (purchase buckets at sluice), crafts (tie-dye shirts, ceramic painting, sand art, wood-burned creations)
5. Club Yogi Rewards Program: Loyalty/rewards program for repeat campers with exclusive discounts and perks
6. Dog Swim Sessions: $5 per dog admission for scheduled dog swim events
7. Merchandise and Souvenirs: Yogi Bear souvenirs and camping supplies sold at Ranger Station gift shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort (Akron/Canton) is a family-oriented seasonal camp-resort that sells overnight accommodations including luxury cabin rentals, premier RV sites, pull-thru sites, and tent sites, bundled with access to a swimming pool complex, 18-hole mini-golf, gem mining, character visits, and on-site food and merchandise. The park also sells day passes for water and mini-golf access and runs a recurring Club Yogi Rewards loyalty program.

Product overview

Jellystone Park Akron Canton is a family-oriented camp-resort offering a unified outdoor vacation experience combining accommodations (luxury cabins, RV sites, pull-thru sites, tent camping), recreational amenities (Clearwater Park pool, 18-hole mini golf, World's Largest Sandbox, Dog Water Park), activities (gem mining, character visits, crafts), and dining (Pic-A-Nic Basket food service). The park operates on a seasonal basis (May 1st through October 25th) with themed weekends, day passes, and a loyalty program (Club Yogi Rewards) enhancing the guest experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Cabin Rentals Family-oriented cabin lodging offering indoor accommodations with bundled access to the resort pool, mini-golf, sandbox, dog water park, and character visits, targeting families who want a nature experience without tent camping.
• RV and Tent Campsites Variety of campsite options including premier RV sites, pull-thru sites, and tent sites bundled with access to the resort's amenities, catering to different comfort levels and budgets.
• Seasonal Camping Extended seasonal campsite reservations for campers who want to reserve the same spot across multiple seasons, providing site stability for RV and repeat campers.
• Golf Cart Rentals Rental golf carts for guest use in navigating the camp-resort during overnight stays.
• Clearwater Park Swimming Pool Family swim area with inflatable obstacle course, diving platform, and diving board, marketed as the area's largest pool and bundled with camping stays.
• 18-Hole Adventure Mini Golf Outdoor 18-hole miniature golf course with various obstacles and challenges, included with camping stays and day passes.
• World's Largest Sandbox 36 by 36 foot sandbox containing 52 tons of sand, positioned as a unique family sand-play attraction on the park property.
• Dog Water Park Dedicated water play area for canine guests featuring sprinklers, gentle fountains, and a wading area, with a $5 per dog fee for scheduled dog swim events.
• Gem Mining Sluice Family activity where guests purchase buckets and pan for 42 different gemstones from around the world using a sluice on site, with 15% off for day pass holders.
• Yogi Bear & Friends Character Visits and Ranger Station Daily character visits from licensed Yogi Bear and friends plus a Ranger Station offering Yogi Bear souvenirs and camping supplies.
• Pic-A-Nic Basket Food Service On-site food and beverage service offering hot dogs, nachos, pizza, soft drinks, ice cream, milkshakes, and Hershey's products, including made-to-order pizza.
• Recreation Center and Craft Activities Activity center offering crafts including tie-dye shirts, ceramic painting, sand art, and wood-burned creations, plus themed games and activities for children.
• Themed Weekends and Special Events Seasonal themed weeks and weekends featuring crafts, games, and family activities programmed throughout the May through October camping season.
• Day Passes Day admission tickets including water zone access, complimentary life jackets, unlimited mini-golf, pool break activities, and 15% off gem mining, targeted at non-overnight visitors.
• Club Yogi Rewards Loyalty Program Recurring membership-style loyalty rewards program for repeat campers providing exclusive discounts and perks on future stays and bookings.
• Presidential Back-In RV Site Premium RV campsite product with full 20/30/50 Amp hookups, kitchenette, washer/dryer, concrete pad, covered grill area, fire pit, patio, pavilion, sewer and water hookup, Wi-Fi, 60-inch TV, and pet-friendly amenities including a private dog kennel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Family vacation memories and bonding experiences
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hanna-Barbera / Warner Bros. DiscoverycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed use of Yogi Bear characters and related Hanna-Barbera intellectual property for character appearances, theming, and branding. The park operates under the Jellystone Park franchise brand which is licensed from Warner Bros. Discovery. Copyright notices indicate trademark usage rights.
• CampSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online reservation and booking platform used for all camping reservations. The park's primary booking system is integrated through CampSpot.com, with direct booking URLs linking to their platform.
• Clearwater ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClearwater Park is the swimming complex and water zone operated at this Jellystone Park location. The park's pool, water zone, and aquatic amenities are branded and operated as Clearwater Park, featuring family swim areas and inflatable obstacles.
• Campspot.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe online booking marketplace where customers reserve camping stays. Multiple booking links point to campspot.com for the park's reservations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thousand Trails: Membership-based network of RV resorts and campgrounds across the U.S., catering to RV travelers seeking amenitized stays. Comparable business model (multi-site campground network with cabins, RV sites, and resort-style amenities) and overlapping guest demographic.
• Sun Outdoors (Sun Communities): Operator of RV resorts, campgrounds, and seasonal sites across the U.S., offering premium RV sites, cabin rentals, and family amenities. Closely aligned mix of RV sites, cabins, and amenity-driven resort positioning for family travelers.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): The largest campground franchise network in North America, offering RV sites, cabins, tent camping, and family amenities through independently owned locations. Most direct structural comparable to Jellystone Park's franchise model, accommodation mix, and family-camping positioning.
• Encore RV Resorts: Network of RV resorts and campgrounds (formerly under the Encore brand) offering premium RV sites, cabin rentals, and family recreation. Comparable multi-site franchise/resort model with overlapping accommodation and amenity mix.

Broad incumbents

• Great Wolf Lodge: Indoor water park resort chain targeting families with children, with on-site dining, activities, and themed entertainment. Overlaps in the family-vacation-with-activities value proposition and parent-relaxation-while-kids-play positioning, though operated at a much larger scale with indoor (non-seasonal) orientation.
• Center Parcs: European family short-break resort brand featuring cabin accommodations, indoor water parks, and a broad activity portfolio. Comparable integrated cabin-plus-amenities family resort concept, though operating at larger scale and primarily in European markets.
• Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: Family-oriented cabin and RV resort at Walt Disney World offering themed recreation, pools, and character programming. Comparable family-camping resort concept with a much larger IP-driven experience and broader amenity footprint.

Regional players

• Camp Cedar (Kings Island): Glamping and RV resort near Kings Island amusement park in Ohio, offering luxury cabins, RV sites, and family amenities. Regional Ohio competitor with a similar cabin-plus-RV-and-amenities concept targeting family visitors.
• Hocking Hills State Park lodging operators: Cluster of Ohio cabin rental, glamping, and campground operators in the Hocking Hills region offering nature-based family lodging with activities. Regional Ohio competitive set in the family cabin-and-amenities segment.

Emerging players

• Holiday Inn Club Vacations: Family-oriented vacation ownership and rental resorts under IHG offering cabin-style units, pools, and activities. Comparable family-vacation resort concept with recurring/loyalty-style guest programs, though primarily timeshare-oriented.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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