Jellystone Park™ Lazy River - Gardiner, New York

Kheng Chow

Absolutely charming camping ground, great lodging with amenities. It can be crowded for weekend and holidays season. The pricing is on the high side to enjoy nature. Wish they allowed electric scooter and make trip enjoyable for kids. Not everyone loves to drive a golf cart.

Bonnie Hust

This was the cleanest campground I've stayed at ever. We stayed in a cabin. It was very clean and for the space that we had, laid out well. There is a full kitchen, fire pit, picnic table and more.

The amenities are great - we just wish they stayed open longer, but it was just after labor day.

The water attractions are perfect for families. The only complaint I have is the one pools filter appeared to be off and the pool got pretty nasty. The rest of the water attractions were great

Kate T

We had a wonderful 4 night stay in July! First, customer service was excellent! I had to change my reservation because of a death of a family friend and they were very helpful and accommodating. The AC was pumping in the cabin with was greatly appreciated in this heat wave. The cabin came with a lot of unexpected amenities and was very clean and inviting. ||There is so much to do for kids here, we spent most of our time in the pools, water park and lazy river because of the heat but it was nice to know lifeguards were all over and even a mermaid made an appearance and swam around. Even with it being busy there were plenty of places to sit and place our towels and bags. Our cabin was on flat ground so we didn’t need a golf cart and it was actually a nice walk even with it being so hot but I can see how you would need one depending on where you’re staying. The ranger station was fully stocked, there were activities all day long and easy to follow using the app. I purchased the fun pass for $75 which got so many other things like a popcorn bucket, ice cream, drinks, food, ceramic to decorate, tie dye etc. The staff were great, working hard in the heat and very helpful! We can’t wait to go back.

Robin R

We had a great stay, Thursday to Tuesday in August. First time camping in NY state. We picked this campground for its proximity to Hudson River Valley attractions like the FDR house and bike trails. Great location. I loved walking around the campground to get some steps in and found several other walkers and runners also touring this hilly campground. The amenities look great for kids. We tried for minigolf, but it was a little too crowded to be fun. The ice cream stand is amazing and affordable. Our fellow campers were on the noisy side but thankfully died down by 10 PM. It's a fairly busy/crowded facility so if looking for isolation, go elsewhere. If looking for a high-quality facility and tons of kid friendly activity, this is a winner.

Matthew Mabe

For a family of 9 staying in a cabin it was a great time. This was our first real family vacation with a family this size. The kids loved being outdoors and can’t wait to go back. They enjoyed playing at the waterpark, the campfire and riding on the golf cart checking out the site. Unfortunately the little ones bumped their heads many times in the loft area, so we moved everyone to the ground level and it was perfect. The staff were amazing with everything. The place was clean and all the guests were extremely friendly. We wished we booked more days because there was so much to do and everyone had such an amazing time. We are looking forward to our next vacation at Jellystone. Hopefully this time we will get the chance to see boo-boo.

rosalee c

I was nervous taking my two kids here alone as a single mom since we were staying in the rustic tent site. But when I arrived, I felt very safe, as there are all families with kids staying here. The camp site itself was fine. There was a BBQ which I wasn't aware there would be. My kids loved it and had a blast. So much for them to do. Everyday there are activities planned every 30 min- hour. Food was a little expensive by the pool for what it was. The store was convenient since we couldn't get the fire going, we were able to buy fire starter late. It closes at 10. The only thing I really was not happy with was the bathrooms closest to our campsite. They were smelly and the shower looked gross. I have stayed in other camp sites where the bathrooms/ showers were a lot cleaner, and u were able to stay longer because u could take a shower. Other than that, no complaints, and we plan on coming back every year.

Marissa Silva

Yogi Bear is a perfect family vacation destination. The camp grounds are expansive without being overwhelming. We had a few very minor issues with the cabin that were immediately resolved. Everything was clean and comfy and cozy. There were dozens of activities every day, and our 2 year old enjoyed everything! Super easy to get to from the city/Long Island, close to gas and grocery stores, overall wildly convenient. Will definitely be back!

kristina sokerka

Had a great time for Halloween weekend. We booked a 2 bedroom cabin it was spacious and very clean. They had so many activities set up for the kids and trick or treating was a great time!