Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park has announced plans to expand its footprint with a new recreational vehicle (RV) resort, Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park, near Knoxville, Tennessee, US. 

Expected to open this summer (April to October 2024) on Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, the new camp-resort is being built and will be operated by Great Escapes RV Resorts, which owns and operates eight other Jellystone Park locations.  

With 263 sites, the new resort is claimed to become one of the largest family focused camping, glamping and RV resorts in Tennessee when it opens. 

It will offer RV sites with luxury pull-through pads and cabins featuring hotel-style furnishings, air conditioning, linens, full bathrooms and kitchens. 

The cabins will comprise Appalachian Cabin for up to eight campers and the Blue Ridge Cabin for four campers. 

The resort will feature two pools, a splash pad with water slides, and an outdoor movie theatre. 

It will offer activities such as wagon rides, arts and crafts, laser tag, gem mining, and themed weekends designed to keep children engaged. 

In addition, it will also offer families visiting the resort a chance to interact with characters such as Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, and Cindy Bear. 

Camp Jellystone president Rob Schutter said: “The Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park location will absolutely amaze guests. 

“The park’s scenery is spectacular, and the cabins, RV sites, pools, splashground and other attractions will thrill both kids and parents alike.”  

Camp Jellystone franchises the brand.

The resort, which will operate year-round, plans to include a dog park, golf cart rentals, a retail store, a café, an activity centre, and a special events room for parties and private gatherings.  

Additionally, bathhouses and laundry facilities will be available. 

Future developments at the resort include the addition of a jumping pillow, playground, and courts for pickleball, sand volleyball, gaga ball, and basketball. 

Situated on 74 hilly, within a 40-minute drive from downtown Knoxville, Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park will be accessible from Chattanooga, Nashville, and Atlanta. 

It will also be less than 90 minutes from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. 

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts includes more than 75 locations across the US and Canada. 

Last June, Four Points RV Resorts concluded the acquisition of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Bloomington, Indiana.