It's time to shake things up a bit, and we aren't talking about your snow globes! Jellystone Park™ Tyler will be transforming into a one-of-a-kind holiday extravaganza. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, our East Texas camping resort will be the prime destination for those looking to stay during the holiday season. Keep reading to find out why you should book a East Texas camping trip during the holidays.
2024 Holiday Activity Calendar
From delicious Thanksgiving potlucks to ringing in the New Year, we have a variety of events and activities planned while holiday camping. View our daily activity schedules here, where you'll find everything from holiday activities for adults, to festive fun for the littles!
Thanksgiving
Stay with us November 15-17 or November 22-24 and experience our Gobble 'Til You Wobble Weekends! For our fellow runners and outdoor enthusiasts, we will have a Turkey Trot where you can walk or run your way to the finish line! For our fellow food lovers, the Thanksgiving potluck is sure to be a hit. Plus, don't forget about our donation drive where we will give back to our local Tyler community.
Christmas
From December 13-15 & December 20-22, our Holiday Weekends will be full of holly jolly fun! Experience fun Christmas activities like golf cart decorating, themed crafts, and a hot cocoa bar. Plus, is it even Christmas camping without a visit from Santa Claus and our Light the Park event, where you'll see Christmas lights everywhere you look?! You definitely don't want to miss this theme.
New Year's
It's time for Grand Finale Weekend, which of course is happening at the end of 2024 from December 27-29! By booking this weekend, you'll be able to enjoy 2 New Year parties - 1 at our East Texas campground, and the other at your home or yearly tradition! From a Bearathon for our fellow runners and a bottomless buffet for the foodies, to an extraordinary firework show, this will be a New Year's to remember for years to come.
Nearby Holiday Events
Although we have plenty of holiday activities for kids and adults alike, we encourage guests to explore and support the local community this holiday season.
Head over to the TJC Earth & Space Science Center for a Laser Show to Taylor Swift! Show starts at 7PM on November 16 and tickets are only $5. There is limited seating so make sure to book your seats in advance!
Get in the holiday spirit with the Christmas Lights Tour by Ride Tyler E-bikes! From November 29 - December 23, experience the magic of the holiday season in the Azalea District. Rides will last 20-30 minutes and are first come, first serve starting at Bergfeld park. Adult rides are $10 and kids are $5.
New Year's is fast-approaching which means, there is only so much time to get some family adventures in before the new year. Head over to Rotolo's for pizza making with the kids. They will be able to create and top their own pizzas for just $10 each!
Holiday Deals to Save $$$
We know this can be an expensive time of year, so we encourage you to take advantage of our deals! Use our Extend the Fun deal for 50% OFF your 3rd night when you add a Thursday or Sunday to your weekend stay! Meanwhile, our 4-Night Bonus deal can be applied Mon-Fri or Sun-Thurs, where you get the 4th night FREE. If you're looking to stay for a longer period of time, check our our 5-Night and 7-Night deals to receive 30% OFF your stay!
Accommodations for Large Families
Have a large family and don't want to book numerous cabins? Don't worry - our Texas camping resort offers 3 group lodging options!
Our Three Bears Lodge is perfect for a large group of family and friends! This cabin sleeps 16 campers and includes 4 private bedrooms, featuring a bedroom with 2 twin/full bunk beds, two bedrooms with a queen size bed, and the last bedroom with 2 full sized beds. Furthermore, enjoy 3 full bathrooms, laundry room, dining area, full kitchen, living room with a sofa bed, and a play room with ping pong and a foosball table! Plus, it has a deck all around the beautiful cabin.
Our Boo Boo™ Bunkhouse sleeps up to 20 people. You will have everything you need in this five bedroom, two bathroom cabin, complete with patio area, fenced in back yard, and washer and dryer. In addition, there is a kitchen (oven), spacious living room, AC/heat, a picnic table, a fire ring, a charcoal grill, and so much more!
Our Ranger's Retreat sleeps up to 15 people! "Glamp" in style in this three bedroom, two bathroom cabin, complete with patio area, fenced in back yard, and washer and dryer. In addition, there is a kitchen (oven), spacious living room, AC/heat, a picnic table, a fire ring, a charcoal grill, and a private carport.
Holiday camping is something everyone should experience, so why not try it out this year? Who knows, we may become your next holiday tradition! Browse availability and book online here.
