Events & Daily Activities | Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™: Memphis, TN

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Weekly Themes

Something For the Whole Family

Jellystone Park™ has exciting events throughout the season, making us one of the best campgrounds in Tennessee for families! Fun themes and activities center on holidays, seasons of the year, and other special days. Take a look at what we’re planning this season!

*Non-peak season attractions & events have reduced availability.

Open: Year Round, Peak Season: May 26 – August 6.

All activities are subject to change at any time.

2023 Themes

4th of July, Pirates and Mermaids, Luau, and so much more! Whether you're staying for a week or weekend, there's always fun to be had at Jellystone Park™.

Check out the 2023 calendar to find family favorites or to try something new."

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4/14 - 4/16 WAKE UP THE BEARS WEEKEND

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the sun is shining. It’s time for us to wake our bears from their long hibernation!

5/26 - 6/8 COLOR THE PARK WEEKS

Enjoy your favorite colors with our color fun run, tie dying, and other colorful activities.

6/9 - 6/22 MESS FEST WEEKS

Leave the good clothes at home; this is going to get messy! It’s about time that we bring back our famous chocolate slip ‘n slide!

6/23 - 7/6 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL WEEKS

Here at Jellystone Park™ our hearts beat red, white, and blue as we celebrate Independence Day!

7/7 - 7/20 LUAU WEEKS

Come say ‘aloha’ to daily activities that celebrate fun Polynesian traditions. Don’t forget your grass skirt and coconuts!

7/21 - 8/3 CHRISTMAS IN JULY WEEKS

Ho! Ho! Ho! Board the sleigh, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around our Tennessee camping resort!

8/4 - 8/10 UNDER THE SEA WEEK

Holy Atlantis, campers! The sea cast a spell on us. All sharks, sea monsters, and mermaids will be welcome to join the fun.

8/11 - 8/13 UNDER THE SEA WEEKEND

Holy Atlantis campers! The sea cast a spell on us. All sharks, sea monsters, and mermaids will be welcome to join the fun!

8/18 - 8/27 CARNIVAL OF DREAMS WEEKENDS

Come one, come all, to the greatest place of them all! Come see what carnival games we have to offer at our Tennessee campground! Weekends only: 8/18 - 8/20, and 8/25 - 8/27.

9/1 - 9/4 HOLIDAY SHAKE UP WEEKEND

Oh no, Yogi Bear™ mixed up the calendar! Come join us to see what holiday we are celebrating this September.

10/6 - 10/29 HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS

Calling all witches, goblins and ghosts! We will be your hostess with the mostest all weekend long for another fang-tastic Halloween ex-fear-ience! TRICK-OR-TREATING Get your candy bags ready to go trick-or-treating around the campground! HAUNTED HOUSE Get ready for lots of scares at our haunted house! SITE DECORATING & COSTUME CONTESTS Show off your best costume and site decorating skills to win camp credit!

From the Journal

September 28, 2023

Monthly Camping - 4 Reasons Why You Need To Book Now

Enjoy amazing benefits and non-stop fun when you book a monthly camping stay at Jellystone Park™ Memphis.

September 7, 2023

7 Reasons Why You Should Book A Fall Camping Trip

Enjoy lower rates, cooler temperatures, improved sleep, and more when fall camping!

August 24, 2023

6 Exciting Halloween Activities You Won't Want To Miss

Book a stay during one of our 4 Halloween Weekends for trick-or-treating, costume contests, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer snowbird camping at your Tennessee camping resort?

Yes, we do! We offer a variety of long term accommodations, making our Camp-Resort one of the best extended stay campgrounds in Tennessee. If you’re looking for a monthly RV park in Tennessee that has numerous RV site types to choose from, we’ve got you covered. We also have numerous cabin types for those who don’t own an RV, but would still like to enjoy snowbird camping in Tennessee. You can learn more about our monthly campground here.

Why should I stay at your Memphis campground over other campgrounds in the area?

Our campground near Memphis has a variety of cabin & campsite options! Plus, we offer many more attractions and activities than any other campground nearby - including our outdoor pool, inflatable water slides, jumping pad, fishing pond, themed events, and more. These attractions, plus our friendly staff, set us apart from other Memphis campgrounds.

How far away is your Tennessee campground from Memphis?

Lucky for you, we offer some of the best camping near Memphis, because our Camp-Resort is located only 20 minutes away. We also offer some of the best RV camping and cabin rentals near Memphis, with 5+ accommodation types!

What makes you one of the best campgrounds in Tennessee for families?

We’re known as one of the best family campgrounds in Tennessee due to the countless activities and attractions we have to offer! If you’re looking for a Tennessee campground with a water park and pools, you’ve come to the right place. Our inflatable waterslides are great for kids, while our spacious swimming pool is perfect for kids and adults alike! We also have a fishing pond, jumping pad, mini golf, themed events, and more. You can view all of our attractions here.