Jellystone Park at North Port Huron sits directly on the shoreline of Lake Huron in Carsonville, Michigan, delivering a Great Lakes lakefront camping experience anchored by the full Yogi Bear's Jellystone entertainment franchise. The park's position on M-25—the scenic lakeshore highway that traces the Michigan Thumb—puts guests within sight and sound of one of the Great Lakes, with a sandy swimming beach opening directly onto jellystone port huron's wide blue horizon. The Water Zone drives the daytime action: a multi-level splashpad, giant water slides, a floating water obstacle course, and jumping pillows keep kids occupied through the hottest Michigan summer days. The resort pool, an 18-hole miniature golf course, outdoor laser tag arena, and game room extend the activity options into the evening, and the Campfire Café serves pizza, burgers, and chicken tenders alongside homemade ice cream from the Camp Store. Paddle boat rentals offer a quieter way to explore the lake's edge, and golf cart rentals let guests move between the resort's sections with ease. Full hookup RV sites, tent sites, and rustic cabins with full kitchens and private bathrooms provide accommodation options at multiple price points. Lake Huron's shoreline at this stretch of the Michigan Thumb is characterized by clean sandy beaches, relatively calm water, and the wide open horizon that makes the Great Lakes feel genuinely oceanic. Carsonville is one of the quieter communities along the Lake Huron coast, which means the lakeshore around Jellystone Park North Port Huron retains a relaxed, uncrowded character that's harder to find at some of Michigan's more commercialized beach towns. The Thumb's agricultural interior—cherry orchards, bean fields, and small Victorian-era towns—provides a distinctly Midwestern backdrop just a few miles inland from the resort's beach. Port Huron, at the southern tip of the Thumb where Lake Huron drains into the St. Clair River, is about an hour south and anchors the region's commercial activity with waterfront dining, the Blue Water Bridge crossing to Sarnia, Ontario, and the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse—the oldest lighthouse in Michigan. Sanilac County's shoreline is dotted with small harbors, lighthouses, and public beach access points. The Sanilac Petroglyphs State Historic Site preserves ancient Native American carvings on exposed limestone, one of Michigan's most unusual and overlooked archaeological sites that provides a genuinely educational detour from a beach camping trip. Jellystone Park North Port Huron runs a full summer season from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with character events, foam parties, candy bar bingo, and dance parties structured around peak summer family camping weeks. Lake Huron's beach season aligns well with the resort calendar, and fishing and water recreation extend the appeal into the shoulder seasons for adult campers. Cabin reservations fill quickly for summer weekends, and the combination of Great Lakes beachfront access with the Jellystone entertainment package makes this one of the stronger all-in-one family camping experiences available on Michigan's eastern shoreline.
Campground rules and policies
Registration and Arrival
Check-in Procedure
- RV and tent campsite check-in time is 4:00 PM, and Check-Out time is 11:00 AM.
- Lodging check-in time is 4:00 PM, and Check-Out time is 11:00 AM.
- If you intend to arrive before your check-in time, please notify our office, and we will make every effort to have your campsite available.
- However, we cannot guarantee its availability until check-in.
- We ask that you honor our Check-Out time promptly to minimize hardship on our housekeeping staff and the next arriving guests.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Bookings
- We accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express.Deposit
- Reservations are paid in full at the time of booking.Minimum Reservation
- During Peak Season, there is a two(2) minimum nights reservation for all campsites.
- Spring Break and Holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day) require a three (3) night minimum reservation.Pets
- Pets are welcome and should be under the owner’s control or leashed.
- Make sure you keep your pet with you or attend to your site.
- We have a dog run available for your pets to have off-leash time. Please pick up after your pet.
- If your dog shows behavior that is protective and unfriendly to strangers, please leave it at home.
- If you decide to bring your dog and it exhibits this type of behavior, the owner or management of the park will ask you to please find other camping accommodations.Cabins
- Let us know that you’re bringing a pet, and we’ll book you into a pet-friendly cabin, subject to availability.
- We charge a $25 non-refundable cleaning deposit per pet per stay (2 Pet Limit).
- Unfortunately, if your pet persuades you to sneak them into a non-pet cabin, you will be liable for $300 in cleaning charges.RV Sites
- While there’s no charge for bringing your pet with your RV, please don’t leave your pet unattended outside or erect any type of fence or pen around your site.Speed Limit
- Speed Limit is 5 ½ MPH.
- Please observe our speed limit to ensure the safety of all our guests.
- Remember, Children are playing!Quiet Time
- Quiet Time is 11:00 PM-7:00 AM.Site Occupancy
- Only one (1) RV or Tent is allowed per campsite.
- Campsites (RV and Tent) allow for a maximum of eight (8) persons per site.
- Maximum occupancy for cabins is the maximum number of persons they are rated to sleep.Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed in any buildings at Jellystone Park™ at North Port Huron, including cabins.
- If you are found to have been smoking inside one of our cabins, you will be assessed a one-time cleaning fee of $250.Safety After Dark
- To ensure all our guests’ safety after dark, please carry a flashlight with you.
- No bike or scooter riding after dark.Trash and Garbage
- In the morning, please place all garbage by the road to be picked up.
- Charcoal is to be dumped in the fire ring at your site or cabin.Ground Disposal
- State Law prohibits the ground disposal of any drain water (gray or black).
- Wastewater from RVs (including sink water) must be disposed of into sewer drains.
- Do not put grease down the sewer.Sewer Connections
- Sewer Connections are required by State Law and must have a tight seal by a Sewer Donut (or Sewer Ring) or a screw-type connector.Not Permitted
- Clotheslines.
- Fireworks.
- Firearms – This includes BB, Airsoft, and pellet guns.
- Metal Detectors.
- Recreational Vehicles – This includes battery-operated vehicles such as golf carts, motor-driven cycles, bikes, or scooters.
- Seasonal guests must show the required insurance verification and have management approval before operating a personal golf cart on the property.
- Drones – For safety purposes, we do not allow drones to be flown in our park.
- We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Vehicle Repairs (including oil changes, etc.) of vehicles and RVs are not permitted in the park.
- You may check the local listings for businesses that provide these services.Guest Flag Display Policy
- At Jellystone Park™ North Port Huron, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests.
- To maintain a consistent and family-friendly environment, we ask that guests limit flag displays at campsites to the following:
- Flags Permitted at Campsites
- The American flag (displayed in accordance with U.S. Flag Code)
- State and local flags
- Military and first responder flags (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, POW/MIA, police, fire, EMS)
- Great Escapes RV Resorts-branded flags
- To ensure a positive experience for all, we kindly ask guests to refrain from displaying flags outside of these categories.Special Event Considerations
Great Escapes RV Resort may permit additional flag displays during themed celebrations or special events.
- Any temporary exceptions will be communicated in advance by the resort management.Policy Enforcement
- If a flag outside the approved categories is displayed, resort staff will provide a courteous reminder of this policy.
- Guests may be asked to remove non-compliant flags to maintain our shared community standards.
- We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create an inclusive and enjoyable camping experience for all.The Water Zone-Water Park
- No Lifeguard is on duty.
- Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult (18 years or older).
- Anyone behaving in an unsafe or destructive manner will be removed from the pool area.
- Only bathing suits are permitted in the pool, and no cotton material is permitted (i.e., cut-offs, t-shirts, etc.).Visitors
- Your visitors are always welcome at Jellystone Park™ at North Port Huron as long as they register at the Main Office.
- Registered guests and their visitors are expected to read and adhere to all campground guidelines.
- Guidelines are presented at the time of Check-In.
- All your visitors must register, pay day-use fees, if applicable, and leave the campground by 10 pm.Site Lock Fee
- When booking your reservation, we will assign you a cabin based on the cabin type you selected.
- If you want a specific cabin, and it is available, you can reserve it with a $35 Site Lock Fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Jellystone Park at North Port Huron sits directly on the shoreline of Lake Huron in Carsonville, Michigan, delivering a Great Lakes lakefront camping experience anchored by the full Yogi Bear's Jellystone entertainment franchise. The park's position on M-25—the scenic lakeshore highway that traces the Michigan Thumb—puts guests within sight and sound of one of the Great Lakes, with a sandy swimming beach opening directly onto jellystone port huron's wide blue horizon. The Water Zone drives the daytime action: a multi-level splashpad, giant water slides, a floating water obstacle course, and jumping pillows keep kids occupied through the hottest Michigan summer days. The resort pool, an 18-hole miniature golf course, outdoor laser tag arena, and game room extend the activity options into the evening, and the Campfire Café serves pizza, burgers, and chicken tenders alongside homemade ice cream from the Camp Store. Paddle boat rentals offer a quieter way to explore the lake's edge, and golf cart rentals let guests move between the resort's sections with ease. Full hookup RV sites, tent sites, and rustic cabins with full kitchens and private bathrooms provide accommodation options at multiple price points. Lake Huron's shoreline at this stretch of the Michigan Thumb is characterized by clean sandy beaches, relatively calm water, and the wide open horizon that makes the Great Lakes feel genuinely oceanic. Carsonville is one of the quieter communities along the Lake Huron coast, which means the lakeshore around Jellystone Park North Port Huron retains a relaxed, uncrowded character that's harder to find at some of Michigan's more commercialized beach towns. The Thumb's agricultural interior—cherry orchards, bean fields, and small Victorian-era towns—provides a distinctly Midwestern backdrop just a few miles inland from the resort's beach. Port Huron, at the southern tip of the Thumb where Lake Huron drains into the St. Clair River, is about an hour south and anchors the region's commercial activity with waterfront dining, the Blue Water Bridge crossing to Sarnia, Ontario, and the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse—the oldest lighthouse in Michigan. Sanilac County's shoreline is dotted with small harbors, lighthouses, and public beach access points. The Sanilac Petroglyphs State Historic Site preserves ancient Native American carvings on exposed limestone, one of Michigan's most unusual and overlooked archaeological sites that provides a genuinely educational detour from a beach camping trip. Jellystone Park North Port Huron runs a full summer season from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with character events, foam parties, candy bar bingo, and dance parties structured around peak summer family camping weeks. Lake Huron's beach season aligns well with the resort calendar, and fishing and water recreation extend the appeal into the shoulder seasons for adult campers. Cabin reservations fill quickly for summer weekends, and the combination of Great Lakes beachfront access with the Jellystone entertainment package makes this one of the stronger all-in-one family camping experiences available on Michigan's eastern shoreline.
Campground rules and policies
Registration and Arrival
Check-in Procedure
- RV and tent campsite check-in time is 4:00 PM, and Check-Out time is 11:00 AM.
- Lodging check-in time is 4:00 PM, and Check-Out time is 11:00 AM.
- If you intend to arrive before your check-in time, please notify our office, and we will make every effort to have your campsite available.
- However, we cannot guarantee its availability until check-in.
- We ask that you honor our Check-Out time promptly to minimize hardship on our housekeeping staff and the next arriving guests.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Bookings
- We accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express.Deposit
- Reservations are paid in full at the time of booking.Minimum Reservation
- During Peak Season, there is a two(2) minimum nights reservation for all campsites.
- Spring Break and Holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day) require a three (3) night minimum reservation.Pets
- Pets are welcome and should be under the owner’s control or leashed.
- Make sure you keep your pet with you or attend to your site.
- We have a dog run available for your pets to have off-leash time. Please pick up after your pet.
- If your dog shows behavior that is protective and unfriendly to strangers, please leave it at home.
- If you decide to bring your dog and it exhibits this type of behavior, the owner or management of the park will ask you to please find other camping accommodations.Cabins
- Let us know that you’re bringing a pet, and we’ll book you into a pet-friendly cabin, subject to availability.
- We charge a $25 non-refundable cleaning deposit per pet per stay (2 Pet Limit).
- Unfortunately, if your pet persuades you to sneak them into a non-pet cabin, you will be liable for $300 in cleaning charges.RV Sites
- While there’s no charge for bringing your pet with your RV, please don’t leave your pet unattended outside or erect any type of fence or pen around your site.Speed Limit
- Speed Limit is 5 ½ MPH.
- Please observe our speed limit to ensure the safety of all our guests.
- Remember, Children are playing!Quiet Time
- Quiet Time is 11:00 PM-7:00 AM.Site Occupancy
- Only one (1) RV or Tent is allowed per campsite.
- Campsites (RV and Tent) allow for a maximum of eight (8) persons per site.
- Maximum occupancy for cabins is the maximum number of persons they are rated to sleep.Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed in any buildings at Jellystone Park™ at North Port Huron, including cabins.
- If you are found to have been smoking inside one of our cabins, you will be assessed a one-time cleaning fee of $250.Safety After Dark
- To ensure all our guests’ safety after dark, please carry a flashlight with you.
- No bike or scooter riding after dark.Trash and Garbage
- In the morning, please place all garbage by the road to be picked up.
- Charcoal is to be dumped in the fire ring at your site or cabin.Ground Disposal
- State Law prohibits the ground disposal of any drain water (gray or black).
- Wastewater from RVs (including sink water) must be disposed of into sewer drains.
- Do not put grease down the sewer.Sewer Connections
- Sewer Connections are required by State Law and must have a tight seal by a Sewer Donut (or Sewer Ring) or a screw-type connector.Not Permitted
- Clotheslines.
- Fireworks.
- Firearms – This includes BB, Airsoft, and pellet guns.
- Metal Detectors.
- Recreational Vehicles – This includes battery-operated vehicles such as golf carts, motor-driven cycles, bikes, or scooters.
- Seasonal guests must show the required insurance verification and have management approval before operating a personal golf cart on the property.
- Drones – For safety purposes, we do not allow drones to be flown in our park.
- We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Vehicle Repairs (including oil changes, etc.) of vehicles and RVs are not permitted in the park.
- You may check the local listings for businesses that provide these services.Guest Flag Display Policy
- At Jellystone Park™ North Port Huron, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests.
- To maintain a consistent and family-friendly environment, we ask that guests limit flag displays at campsites to the following:
- Flags Permitted at Campsites
- The American flag (displayed in accordance with U.S. Flag Code)
- State and local flags
- Military and first responder flags (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, POW/MIA, police, fire, EMS)
- Great Escapes RV Resorts-branded flags
- To ensure a positive experience for all, we kindly ask guests to refrain from displaying flags outside of these categories.Special Event Considerations
Great Escapes RV Resort may permit additional flag displays during themed celebrations or special events.
- Any temporary exceptions will be communicated in advance by the resort management.Policy Enforcement
- If a flag outside the approved categories is displayed, resort staff will provide a courteous reminder of this policy.
- Guests may be asked to remove non-compliant flags to maintain our shared community standards.
- We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create an inclusive and enjoyable camping experience for all.The Water Zone-Water Park
- No Lifeguard is on duty.
- Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult (18 years or older).
- Anyone behaving in an unsafe or destructive manner will be removed from the pool area.
- Only bathing suits are permitted in the pool, and no cotton material is permitted (i.e., cut-offs, t-shirts, etc.).Visitors
- Your visitors are always welcome at Jellystone Park™ at North Port Huron as long as they register at the Main Office.
- Registered guests and their visitors are expected to read and adhere to all campground guidelines.
- Guidelines are presented at the time of Check-In.
- All your visitors must register, pay day-use fees, if applicable, and leave the campground by 10 pm.Site Lock Fee
- When booking your reservation, we will assign you a cabin based on the cabin type you selected.
- If you want a specific cabin, and it is available, you can reserve it with a $35 Site Lock Fee. This fee is non-refundable.