Family Camping Vacations

Families can hang out with Yogi Bear and his friends at one of the numerous Jellystone Park campgrounds (campjellystone.com) situated across the United States and in Canada. Campground accommodations include cabin rentals, tent sites and RV camping. The resort also features swimming pools, water slides, splash grounds, fishing and boat rentals. Various entertainment and events that suit every age also are scheduled. Themed weekends, laser tag, bingo, karaoke and miniature golf are just some of the family-oriented activities the park offers. Young campers will be delighted to meet one of their favorite Jellystone Park characters who make scheduled appearances throughout the resort.

Bay View Campgrounds (bayviewcampground.com) is a vacation resort situated in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. With a game room, ice cream parlor, swimming pools and playgrounds, the facility offers plenty of family fun and excitement. The resort also has special accommodations for pets, so families are welcome to bring along their furry, four-legged campers for a true family vacation.

Powder Horn Family Camping Resort (mainecampgrounds.com) in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, is a seasonal campground “situated on 80 acres of open meadows and picturesque pine and oak groves,” according to its Web site. The resort offers trailer and RV sites and includes activities such as swimming, golfing, volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard and horseshoes. Campers also can enjoy scheduled events and family-friendly activities, such as hot-dog roasts, karaoke contests, kids' scavenger hunts and basketball free-throw contests.

Colorado River Adventures (coloradoriveradventures.com), situated along the Colorado River, consists of five distinct RV resorts and several RV parks that offer a wide array of amenities and planned activities for the entire family. Campers can enjoy boating, fishing, golf, water skiing, hiking and swimming, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery.