Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Golden Valley, North Carolina

Water Park–  The water park features 2 large slides, 2 medium-sized slides, and a small toddler splash area.  There are water cannons and a large water tour that periodically dumps out water at the center of the water park.

Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs– Adjacent to the water park, you’ll find the swimming pool and hot tub.  The pool is shallow and has basketball hoops and a few built-in benches and seats for you to relax.  Rental cabanas line the pool area.  The cabanas feature patio furniture, a fan, a tv, and a refrigerator and would be great for those who want/need a bit of shade.  

Lake- Not far from the pool and water park, you’ll find the centerpiece of Yogi’s Jellystone Park, the lake.  The lake is a great option for swimmers who want to get away from the crowds.  Visitors can also fish or rent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, or pedal boats for $5 an hour.  

Obstacle Course-  New in 2022, the super awesome inflatable obstacle course is sure to become your favorite thing to do on the lake.  Climb, crawl, and leap to make your way around the whole course!

Gem Mining-  You can’t visit western North Carolina without doing a bit of gem mining.  Lucky for you, you can now mine for gems without even leaving the park!  Several bags and buckets, ranging in various prices and quality, are available for purchase at  the Ranger Station (shop) or at registration.  

Putt Putt Golf-  Who doesn’t love a round of mini-golf?  The park has an 18-hole course that is free to play.

Lazer Tag– Want to know what’s cooler than hide and seek?  Playing hide and seek with laser guns!  The laser tag sessions last 30 minutes.  A fee is required to play.  

Zip Line-  Sure, jumping off the dock into a lake is great, but imagine zip lining into the lake.  Now you can!  The zip line starts at a tower on the edge of the lake and drops you in the center of the lake!  AWESOME!

Hiking Trails-  The park as an extensive trail system the weaves throughout the park.  We suggest hitting up the trails before heading to the water park.

Playground- Our kids loved the playground at the park.  Our oldest kid was a huge fan of the Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course.  

Jumping Pillow & Pad-  While the pool and splash park may be hoppin’ during the day, the inflatable jumping pillow and jumping pad are where it’s at during the evening hours.  And yes, grown ups can jump, too.

Planned Activities- Throughout the day there are various activities throughout the park.  These include character meet and greets, ice cream socials, wagon rides, crafts, relay races, parades, and much more!