Summertime is almost here, and a-camping we will go! There are tons of great campgrounds to put your tent up on in the 716, but some stand out from the crowd. Pack up your pic-a-nic baskets and head south to find this gem of a spot. This waterpark campground near Buffalo belongs at the top of your summer bucket list.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is not your av-er-age campground. It’s a WATERPARK campground!

management - TripAdvisor Yes, you heard us right. Now you can get your splash and camp on in the same amazing family retreat.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is located at 5204 Youngers Rd. in North Java, NY.

The campground is only a 45-minute drive from the City of Buffalo.

management - TripAdvisor It’s the perfect distance for the ultimate staycation! You can tent camp, bring your RV or trailer, and even rent cabins (for those who prefer glamping).

The campground has so much to offer, including a wonderful waterpark!

Leslie A - TripAdvisor But we’ll get to that in a second… Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park offers several family-friendly amenities. Play a game of outdoor laser tag, ride on the pedal kart track, or take a kayak or canoe out for a ride on the large pond. There’s a little something for everyone here!

Perhaps the most exciting attraction at this campground is the WaterZone.

management - TripAdvisor The waterpark at Jellystone features 16,000 square feet of interactive fun, fit for the entire family!

It’s one of the most impressive waterparks you’ll find near Buffalo.

management - TripAdvisor The WaterZone has water slides, multi-level forts and playgrounds, water cannons, spray zones, and more.

This campground will bring out the inner child hiding in you.

management - TripAdvisor Thought waterparks were just for kids? Think again! Parents will also enjoy this epic waterpark campground, and you better believe the slides are just as much fun as a grown up!

The WaterZone at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Campground is opening for the season this weekend!

Melissa L - TripAdvisor The seasonal schedule for the waterpark is as follows: Open May 25 - September 3, with weekend-only availability May 25 - June 14.

Stay. Play. Splash. Crash!

rtalia22 - TripAdvisor You’ll have so much fun enjoying this waterpark campground and all of its amazing amenities, you’ll have no trouble crashing at your campsite overnight. Then wake up the next morning and do it all over again!

Have you ever stayed at this waterpark campground near Buffalo? Share your favorite camping memories with us in the comments below!

management - TripAdvisor

Yes, you heard us right. Now you can get your splash and camp on in the same amazing family retreat.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is located at 5204 Youngers Rd. in North Java, NY.

It’s the perfect distance for the ultimate staycation! You can tent camp, bring your RV or trailer, and even rent cabins (for those who prefer glamping).

Leslie A - TripAdvisor

But we’ll get to that in a second… Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park offers several family-friendly amenities. Play a game of outdoor laser tag, ride on the pedal kart track, or take a kayak or canoe out for a ride on the large pond. There’s a little something for everyone here!

The waterpark at Jellystone features 16,000 square feet of interactive fun, fit for the entire family!

The WaterZone has water slides, multi-level forts and playgrounds, water cannons, spray zones, and more.

Thought waterparks were just for kids? Think again! Parents will also enjoy this epic waterpark campground, and you better believe the slides are just as much fun as a grown up!

Melissa L - TripAdvisor

The seasonal schedule for the waterpark is as follows: Open May 25 - September 3, with weekend-only availability May 25 - June 14.

rtalia22 - TripAdvisor

You’ll have so much fun enjoying this waterpark campground and all of its amazing amenities, you’ll have no trouble crashing at your campsite overnight. Then wake up the next morning and do it all over again!

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