Packing for a family camping trip should be exciting, not stressful. Whether you’re booking a cozy cabin, a stationary Rental RV, or bringing your own rig to our full-hookup sites, this smarter-than-the-average packing list will make sure your stay at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Cincinnati is nothing but Best-Vacation-Ever fun.
We’re just one mile from Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, so you’re never far from a store if you forget something — but who wants to spend vacation shopping? Use the checklist below to pack once and play all weekend.
What to Pack for a Cabin or Rental RV Stay
Our cabins and cottages and Rental RVs come furnished with the big stuff, so you can travel light. Bring the personal items that make it feel like home:
- Bedding or sleeping bags and pillows (linens vary by unit — check your reservation)
- Bath towels, pool towels, and toiletries
- Kitchen basics: dish soap, a sponge, coffee, and your favorite mug
- Trash bags and a few food-storage containers
- A nightlight for little campers
What to Pack for an RV Site Stay
Bringing your own camper to one of our full-hookup RV sites? You’ve done this before — but here are the easy-to-forget items that make setup smoother:
- A 30/50-amp adapter and a drinking-water hose
- Sewer hose, gloves, and leveling blocks
- An outdoor mat, folding chairs, and a shade canopy
- Extension cord and a surge protector
The Fun Stuff (Don’t Skip This Part)
Most of the fun here is included with your stay, from the two pools to the jumping pillow to gem mining. Pack to make the most of it:
- Swimsuits (two per person — one’s always drying!) and water shoes
- Sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
- Bikes, scooters, and helmets to cruise all 53 acres
- A refillable water bottle for each camper
- Fishing gear if you want to cast a line at our ponds
- A camera for those Yogi Bear™ character photos
Campfire & S’mores Essentials
No camping trip is complete without a campfire. Pick up firewood and s’mores kits at our Camp Store, and bring:
- Roasting sticks and a lighter
- Graham crackers, chocolate, and extra marshmallows (trust us)
- Bug spray and a cozy hoodie for cool evenings
- A flashlight or headlamp for each kid
Smart Packing Tips from the Ranger
Lay everything out the night before and check it against this list. Pack a small “first-day bag” with swimsuits and sunscreen right on top, so the fun can start the second you arrive — even before you unpack. And leave a little room in the car: you’ll want space for souvenirs and discounted Kings Island tickets from the Camp Store.
Ready to put this list to use? Take a look at all your ways to stay, peek at the themed weekend calendar, and book your Best Vacation Ever near Kings Island.
