The Jellystone Camp-Resorts are rated among the best campgrounds in the industry averages in terms of size, investment in facilities, and amenities. To meet Jellystone Park standards, each campground is required to have a minimum of 125 campsites, first-class restroom facilities, a laundry facility, and a retail store of 1,000 square feet or more. Additionally, each campground is required to have special amenities including a swimming pool, miniature golf course, a game room, a children’s a playground, a video theater, a snack bar, and a 20′x40′ covered pavilion.
LSI was originally formed as Jellystone Campgrounds Ltd. in March 1969 for the purpose of developing a chain of high-quality franchised resort-type campgrounds utilizing Yogi Bear™ and related characters as key advertising and theming elements. The License rights for use of this world famous animated character group were obtained from Hanna-Barbera through its licensing agent, Screen Gems, Inc.
By the end of 1971 there were ten franchised Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resorts in operation. Growth has been steady throughout the company’s history, and today there are over 70 locations in 24 states and Canada.
Today, the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort system is owned by Park River Corporation, a privately-held Cincinnati company, and is firmly established as a leader in the camping industry. While LSI still seeks newly constructed parks, the franchise sales emphasis is to convert existing privately-owned campgrounds to the Jellystone System. Now, for a relatively modest investment, owners of existing, qualified campgrounds can purchase a “conversion package” including Yogi Bear™ theming elements and become a member of the Jellystone Park™ network of quality Camp-Resorts.
Contact Information
Leisure Systems Inc.
50 West Techne Center Dr., Suite G
Milford, OH 45150
800-626-3720
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