After a 20-year hibernation, Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear and Boo Boo will return to the Tri-State area when Cincinnati Camp Cedar in Mason (Ohio) becomes a Jellystone Park RV and family glamping resort in early April, according to a press release.
With more than 75 franchised locations across the United States and Canada, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts operates in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences.
The luxury glamping and RV resort, which is less than one mile from Kings Island, is being transformed into a Yogi Bear-themed family entertainment and staycation destination. The resort’s owners, Ohio-based Small Brothers, LLC and Terra Firma Associates, are adding a full array of popular new attractions and activities to the campground, including a jumping pillow, wagon rides, foam parties, tie dye, and interactions with the Yogi Bear costumed characters. These will complement the park’s two swimming pools. Theme weekends, such as Christmas in July and Halloween Weekends, will round out the family fun.
Reservations for the spring and summer camping seasons are now open. Visit https://www.campjellystone.com/ohio/jellystone-park-cincinnati for more information and to be among the first to experience the new Jellystone Park Cincinnati.
Jellystone Park has deep ties to Cincinnati and Kings Island. Yogi Bear was among the Hanna-Barbera characters who led the park’s opening day parade in 1972. A Jellystone Park Camp-Resort operated near Kings Island in the 1990s. Until late 2021, the Jellystone Park franchise was owned by Cincinnati-based Leisure Systems, Inc. Its leadership team, including President Rob Schutter, remains in Cincinnati.
“The popularity of RVing and glamping keeps increasing among families,” Schutter said. “Today, parents want more than just a nice RV site or luxury cabin. They’re looking for fun activities that create lasting memories, which is what makes Jellystone Park so unique. We are thrilled that the resorts’ owners are bringing Jellystone Park back to the Tri-State area.”
Dick Haglage, one of the campground’s owners, said that once families arrive, there will be no reason for them to leave.
“From sun-up to s’mores, there will be non-stop fun and activities. Mealtime will be a breeze whether families are barbecuing at their site or eating at one of our on-site restaurants,” Haglage said.
“A stay at Jellystone Park Cincinnati will be a great value as most attractions and activities are included in the cost of an RV site or cabin rental,” he added.
As a convenience, the resort provides a free shuttle to Kings Island for guests.
In addition to premium RV sites, luxury glamping cabins, a rustic-themed lodge, and multiple food service options, families will enjoy multiple pools, sports courts, golf cart rentals, an award-winning on-site restaurant, a fitness center, an arcade, and a camp store featuring Jellystone Park merchandise.
