Trip Report-Jellystone Campground in Williamsport, Maryland (September-2017)

My 1st impressions of this park were “WOW”  & “ This Is Going To Be My 1st and LAST Time Staying Here”. When I made the reservation I was shocked at the nightly rate (after Labor Day) for a 50amp, full hook up site $78. I had the opportunity to get away with my family so I reluctantly paid the nightly fee. When I arrived at 11:55am I was told that check in is at 3pm and if I wanted to check in EARLY I would have to pay a $20 early check in fee. Early Check In Fee??? The clerk was very nice and very professional but she wouldn’t budge on charging me the extra $20. At this point I had it I was ready to leave my 41 foot Class A Motorhome in front of the check in building until 3pm (Btw this would have caused a HUGE traffic jam). My lovely and always calm wife just said pay the extra $20 and lets enjoy our day.

Enjoy our day we did! The park is themed after Yogi Bear and the Jellystone Park. The front of the campground has a normal sized pool and an even mixed of RV sites and cabins. As  the super nice park employee guided me back to my site I was impressed with the layout of the park and my daughter was enamored with the 2nd pool, mini water park area and zip line station. Once I pulled in set up was a breeze the sites were gravel but level and all of the hook ups were easy to access.

As a father of a 9 (almost 10-year old) this park is a dream come true because they always have something going on to keep families entertained from a dance party with Yogi, to a night time hay ride.

Even though my initial reaction of Jellystone in Maryland was not positive. I have learned my lesson and we will be back.