For us there are two types of camping trips, with the grand children and without. When we take them we like to go to family campgrounds and the Jellystone Campgrounds are perfect for the kids. One of favorites is Jellystone Golden Valley in Bostic, NC. The campground is relatively new and they are expanding and improving every time we go.

The campground is made with families in mind and they have several different options for different camping types, from tents, to RV sites, to cabins and lodges. Since we have a travel trailer we’ve only used the RV sites, the cabins get rave reviews from folks we’ve spoken to. The campground is large and hilly so a golf cart is recommended. With themes most weekends and many crafts and other activities for the kids our grands keep plenty busy certainly sleep well.

The water park is on the top of the fun list for the kids, but troth told, I think we all have a great time there.

The dog park is pretty small but they have added some hiking trails and Sophie loves hitting the trails and getting her feet wet in the stream that runs along the campsites as well as some quality time in the pond.