Beneath the tall hardwoods of Butler County's rolling hills about an hour north of Pittsburgh, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Kozy Rest in Harrisville delivers a comprehensive family camping resort experience in the rural western Pennsylvania countryside. The park earned Camp Jellystone's Park of the Year award in 2025 and has received five separate recognitions from Outdoor Hospitality Industry awards—recognition that reflects both the depth of the amenity lineup and the quality of the guest experience across 170 shaded sites with 20/30/50-amp service. Seven luxury cabins, yurts, glamping tents, and a treehouse provide sophisticated lodging alternatives to the RV pads, ensuring that families of every camping preference find their ideal accommodation style on-property. The Water Zone and activity pool anchor the warm-weather recreation, joined by laser tag, mini golf, a jumping pillow and pad, Water Wars, shuffleboard, RC car tracks, GaGa ball, and a full schedule of arts and crafts, character meets with Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, and themed events that keep the daily programming calendar dense and varied. Almost all on-site attractions are included with the camping stay, removing the per-activity fee structure that makes some family resorts feel expensive by checkout. The luxury cabins feature full bathrooms, kitchens, private bedrooms, and porches, with accommodations sleeping up to 14 guests available for larger family groups. The surrounding Butler County countryside provides day-trip access to an impressive collection of outdoor recreation sites. Lake Arthur, the centerpiece of Moraine State Park, stretches across a glacial landscape and offers fishing, boating, sailing, and swimming on 3,225 acres of reservoir that serve both the recreational and migratory bird-watching communities with equal generosity. McConnell's Mill State Park, a national natural landmark in the county, preserves a dramatic gorge cut by Slippery Rock Creek through a glacial moraine, with Class IV and V whitewater kayaking, technical rock climbing, and challenging hiking trails that attract experienced outdoor enthusiasts from across the region. Clear Creek State Forest extends northeast of the campground and provides additional hiking and mountain biking terrain in a quiet, old-growth-adjacent setting that contrasts with the polished resort atmosphere at Jellystone. Pittsburgh, about an hour south, adds the full amenity suite of a major metropolitan area—world-class museums in the Oakland university district, the Pittsburgh Zoo, professional sports at PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium, and the remarkable geography of the three rivers where the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio. Historic Zelienople and the rural character of Lawrence County provide quieter cultural day-trip options for guests who want to explore western Pennsylvania's small-town personality between resort days. Summer is peak season at Jellystone Harrisville, when the Water Zone, pools, and outdoor activity schedule run at full capacity and the cabin and yurt accommodations fill weeks in advance for holiday weekends. Fall brings the campground's most scenic atmosphere as the surrounding hardwood canopy turns brilliant across the October weeks, and fishing on Lake Arthur reaches productive seasonal conditions in the cooling water. Spring visits in May and June offer the campground at its quietest—naturally peaceful, with the swimming facilities opening and the surrounding Butler County trails at their most green. Reserve early for summer holidays, particularly Fourth of July and Labor Day, which book months ahead at this award-winning destination.
Campground rules and policies
Check-In Procedure
Campsite Reservations
- Check-in time is 3:00pm.
- Check-out time is 1:00pm.
Cabin Reservations
- Check-in time is 4pm.
- Checkout time is 11am.
- An RV site may be used for tent camping with a maximum of one (1) tent or house a single RV with a maximum of 8 people per site.
- Two-night minimum on all campsites.
- Three-night minimum required during Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and Indigenous People/Columbus Day weekends.
- Limit 8 people per site.
- Rates based on 4 people (4 years old and older).
- Additional person fees apply.
- No tents allowed at cabins or cottages.
- All cabins have a two-night minimum during Non-Peak season and three-night minimum during Holiday weekends.
- All Rustic Cabins (no kitchen) have a two-night minimum during Peak season.
- All Full Service Cabins (includes bathroom and kitchen) have a three-night minimum during Peak season.
- Our cabins are non-smoking.
- An excessive cleaning fee will be assessed if policy is violated.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Pet Policy
- Max of two pets allowed at all RV campsites.
- Pets are not allowed on tent sites.
- Pets of the registered RV site occupant are welcome, but limited to 2 pets per site.
- Guests or visitors may not bring pets with them.
- If they arrive with a pet, they will not be permitted to enter the park.
- Pet owner is responsible for noise and clean up.
- Pets must be kept on a leash and may not be left unattended at the site.
- We reserve the right to remove hostile pets from the parks.
- Pets are only allowed at pet-friendly cabins, so please request at time of booking.
- For one pet, there is a flat fee of $50.
- For two pets, there is a flat fee of $75.General Rules and Policies
- Open: April 11 - November 9
- Peak: June 6 - August 17
- Events and amenities have limited availability during non-peak season.
- Specific campsites or cabins may be requested, but are not guaranteed.
- We do offer you the opportunity to guarantee your favorite campsite or cabin by paying our applicable locking fee.
- If you opt out of the locking fee, you are guaranteed your selected site or cabin type, but not the specific unit number.
- We have adopted dynamic rates which fluctuate based on occupancy similar to the hotel and airline industry.
- With that being said, rates vary based upon availability and are subject to change with each search.
- 1 camping unit and 2 cars per site.
- Must be 21 or older to rent a campsite or cabin.
- Wristbands issued upon check-in must be worn at all times to identify you as a registered guest.
- These wristbands also serve as your ticket to fun.
- They grant you access and use of the parks amenities, activities, and facilities.
- You may be turned away from an activity or amenity if a wristband is not present.
- All international flags, Military, including Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, POW, MIA, and veterans, sports and decorative flags such as holiday, seasonal or garden.
- Guests must obey all federal, state, and local laws regarding the ownership and possession of firearms.
- Firearms are not permitted in any property buildings or common areas.
- The only exception is that guests may have a firearm in a locked, private vehicle in parking areas if permitted by law.
- The discharge of firearms, BB guns, air guns/rifles, or similar devices is strictly prohibited.
- Please no bicycle riding after dark; state law requires helmets for all guests 11 and under.
- Battery powered scooters, bicycles, and other means of transportation are not allowed.
- For safety and liability reasons, guests are not permitted to bring any personal motorized vehicles into Jellystone Park™ (including personal golf carts).
- Campers may arrive on a motorcycle, but are not permitted to ride the vehicle around the park.
- Sorry, we cannot accept reservations that include a Saturday arrival or departure, unless made within 1 week of booking.
- Bookings made during Memorial Day Weekend or Labor Day Weekend with a Sunday departure date will not be accepted, unless made within 1 week of booking.
- Three-night minimum required during Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and Indigenous People/Columbus Day weekends.
- For information about using your Club Yogi™ Rewards points, please visit this page.
- Quiet hours: Daily 11pm-8am.Outside Food and Beverages
- Food, drinks, and coolers are allowed in the waterpark.
- Glass, bottles or containers, and alcohol are not permitted.
- Food and beverages are not allowed in any pools or spas.
Beneath the tall hardwoods of Butler County's rolling hills about an hour north of Pittsburgh, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Kozy Rest in Harrisville delivers a comprehensive family camping resort experience in the rural western Pennsylvania countryside. The park earned Camp Jellystone's Park of the Year award in 2025 and has received five separate recognitions from Outdoor Hospitality Industry awards—recognition that reflects both the depth of the amenity lineup and the quality of the guest experience across 170 shaded sites with 20/30/50-amp service. Seven luxury cabins, yurts, glamping tents, and a treehouse provide sophisticated lodging alternatives to the RV pads, ensuring that families of every camping preference find their ideal accommodation style on-property. The Water Zone and activity pool anchor the warm-weather recreation, joined by laser tag, mini golf, a jumping pillow and pad, Water Wars, shuffleboard, RC car tracks, GaGa ball, and a full schedule of arts and crafts, character meets with Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, and themed events that keep the daily programming calendar dense and varied. Almost all on-site attractions are included with the camping stay, removing the per-activity fee structure that makes some family resorts feel expensive by checkout. The luxury cabins feature full bathrooms, kitchens, private bedrooms, and porches, with accommodations sleeping up to 14 guests available for larger family groups. The surrounding Butler County countryside provides day-trip access to an impressive collection of outdoor recreation sites. Lake Arthur, the centerpiece of Moraine State Park, stretches across a glacial landscape and offers fishing, boating, sailing, and swimming on 3,225 acres of reservoir that serve both the recreational and migratory bird-watching communities with equal generosity. McConnell's Mill State Park, a national natural landmark in the county, preserves a dramatic gorge cut by Slippery Rock Creek through a glacial moraine, with Class IV and V whitewater kayaking, technical rock climbing, and challenging hiking trails that attract experienced outdoor enthusiasts from across the region. Clear Creek State Forest extends northeast of the campground and provides additional hiking and mountain biking terrain in a quiet, old-growth-adjacent setting that contrasts with the polished resort atmosphere at Jellystone. Pittsburgh, about an hour south, adds the full amenity suite of a major metropolitan area—world-class museums in the Oakland university district, the Pittsburgh Zoo, professional sports at PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium, and the remarkable geography of the three rivers where the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio. Historic Zelienople and the rural character of Lawrence County provide quieter cultural day-trip options for guests who want to explore western Pennsylvania's small-town personality between resort days. Summer is peak season at Jellystone Harrisville, when the Water Zone, pools, and outdoor activity schedule run at full capacity and the cabin and yurt accommodations fill weeks in advance for holiday weekends. Fall brings the campground's most scenic atmosphere as the surrounding hardwood canopy turns brilliant across the October weeks, and fishing on Lake Arthur reaches productive seasonal conditions in the cooling water. Spring visits in May and June offer the campground at its quietest—naturally peaceful, with the swimming facilities opening and the surrounding Butler County trails at their most green. Reserve early for summer holidays, particularly Fourth of July and Labor Day, which book months ahead at this award-winning destination.
Campground rules and policies
Check-In Procedure
Campsite Reservations
- Check-in time is 3:00pm.
- Check-out time is 1:00pm.
Cabin Reservations
- Check-in time is 4pm.
- Checkout time is 11am.
- An RV site may be used for tent camping with a maximum of one (1) tent or house a single RV with a maximum of 8 people per site.
- Two-night minimum on all campsites.
- Three-night minimum required during Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and Indigenous People/Columbus Day weekends.
- Limit 8 people per site.
- Rates based on 4 people (4 years old and older).
- Additional person fees apply.
- No tents allowed at cabins or cottages.
- All cabins have a two-night minimum during Non-Peak season and three-night minimum during Holiday weekends.
- All Rustic Cabins (no kitchen) have a two-night minimum during Peak season.
- All Full Service Cabins (includes bathroom and kitchen) have a three-night minimum during Peak season.
- Our cabins are non-smoking.
- An excessive cleaning fee will be assessed if policy is violated.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Pet Policy
- Max of two pets allowed at all RV campsites.
- Pets are not allowed on tent sites.
- Pets of the registered RV site occupant are welcome, but limited to 2 pets per site.
- Guests or visitors may not bring pets with them.
- If they arrive with a pet, they will not be permitted to enter the park.
- Pet owner is responsible for noise and clean up.
- Pets must be kept on a leash and may not be left unattended at the site.
- We reserve the right to remove hostile pets from the parks.
- Pets are only allowed at pet-friendly cabins, so please request at time of booking.
- For one pet, there is a flat fee of $50.
- For two pets, there is a flat fee of $75.General Rules and Policies
- Open: April 11 - November 9
- Peak: June 6 - August 17
- Events and amenities have limited availability during non-peak season.
- Specific campsites or cabins may be requested, but are not guaranteed.
- We do offer you the opportunity to guarantee your favorite campsite or cabin by paying our applicable locking fee.
- If you opt out of the locking fee, you are guaranteed your selected site or cabin type, but not the specific unit number.
- We have adopted dynamic rates which fluctuate based on occupancy similar to the hotel and airline industry.
- With that being said, rates vary based upon availability and are subject to change with each search.
- 1 camping unit and 2 cars per site.
- Must be 21 or older to rent a campsite or cabin.
- Wristbands issued upon check-in must be worn at all times to identify you as a registered guest.
- These wristbands also serve as your ticket to fun.
- They grant you access and use of the parks amenities, activities, and facilities.
- You may be turned away from an activity or amenity if a wristband is not present.
- All international flags, Military, including Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, POW, MIA, and veterans, sports and decorative flags such as holiday, seasonal or garden.
- Guests must obey all federal, state, and local laws regarding the ownership and possession of firearms.
- Firearms are not permitted in any property buildings or common areas.
- The only exception is that guests may have a firearm in a locked, private vehicle in parking areas if permitted by law.
- The discharge of firearms, BB guns, air guns/rifles, or similar devices is strictly prohibited.
- Please no bicycle riding after dark; state law requires helmets for all guests 11 and under.
- Battery powered scooters, bicycles, and other means of transportation are not allowed.
- For safety and liability reasons, guests are not permitted to bring any personal motorized vehicles into Jellystone Park™ (including personal golf carts).
- Campers may arrive on a motorcycle, but are not permitted to ride the vehicle around the park.
- Sorry, we cannot accept reservations that include a Saturday arrival or departure, unless made within 1 week of booking.
- Bookings made during Memorial Day Weekend or Labor Day Weekend with a Sunday departure date will not be accepted, unless made within 1 week of booking.
- Three-night minimum required during Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and Indigenous People/Columbus Day weekends.
- For information about using your Club Yogi™ Rewards points, please visit this page.
- Quiet hours: Daily 11pm-8am.Outside Food and Beverages
- Food, drinks, and coolers are allowed in the waterpark.
- Glass, bottles or containers, and alcohol are not permitted.
- Food and beverages are not allowed in any pools or spas.