Day Camping
Experience Jellystone Park™ For a Day
Big fun. Zero overnight commitment.
Looking for a fun, easy day trip near Port Huron, MI? Our campground day pass gives you access to all the best parts of Jellystone Park™ North Port Huron—no campsite or cabin required.
Spend the day splashing, playing, and making memories, then head home (or start planning your next stay 👀).
What Is a Day Pass? | The Perfect Family Day Trip Near Lake Huron
A day pass (also called “day camping”) lets you enjoy the park and all its amenities without staying overnight.
That means you can come for the day, experience the activities, and soak up the fun—no packing lists, no setup, no stress.
Located near Port Huron, MI, Jellystone Park™ North Port Huron is an easy, go-to spot for:
- Families looking for a quick day trip
- Parents who want to keep the kids entertained (without planning a whole vacation)
- Visitors exploring the Lake Huron area
- Anyone searching for a water park day pass near Port Huron
You bring the crew—we’ll handle the fun.
DAY CAMPING DURING PEAK SEASON (MEMORIAL DAY THRU LABOR DAY) PRICING
- In-County (Resident): $20 per person/per day
- Out of County (Non Resident): $30 per person/per day
Day-Camping Passes are available 7 days a week!
Day Use Passes are NOT available during Holiday Weekends and Special Events.
Pricing applies to everyone 3 and up. Kids 2 and under are free!
Day Camping Pass FAQ’s
Day Pass vs. Staying Overnight
Not sure which option is right for you?
Day Pass:
- Access to amenities for the day
- No campsite or cabin needed
- Great for spontaneous trips
Overnight Stay:
- Extended access to amenities
- Stay in a cabin, RV site, or tent site
- More time for activities, events, and relaxation
(Warning: many day pass guests end up booking a stay next time.)
Parking
Day Camping guest parking is located at the campsite to which you are assigned.
Armbands
Once you register, you will receive an armband for each paid Day Camping guest. These armbands allow access to the park and its amenities. It must be worn at all times while on the property.
Pets
Day Camping guests cannot bring pets (dogs, cats, etc.) to the park.
General
You can bring outside food and drinks. Coolers are allowed at the pool; however, any glass container is not allowed because of safety. Please do not bring BBQ grills when visiting the park as a Day Camping guest.
All the Fun, One Day Pass
Activities for All Ages
Jumping Pillows
Laser Tag (Coming Soon)
Gem Mining Station ($)
Water Wars
Fishing in 20-Acre Private Lake
Nature Trail
18-Hole Miniature Golf Course
Gaga Ball
Basketball
Volleyball
Playgrounds
Special Park Events and Activities
Wet and Wild Fun
Splash Park – interactive water features, multiple water slides, a dump bucket, AND two, two-story water slides
Splash Zone
Play Pool with Mini-Slides
Wibit™ Obstacle Course ($)
Swimming Beach
Boat Rentals ($)
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August 17-23, 2026
Jurassic Week
Step back in time and experience the land of the dinosaurs during Jurassic Week at Jellystone Park™! Join Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ for a roaring good time filled with prehistoric adventures. Kids can dig for fossils in our Dino Dig Excavation, design their own dinosaur masks and dino egg crafts, and test their skills in the Dinosaur Stomp Relay. The highlight of the week is an exciting Live Reptile Show, where families can get up close and personal with fascinating creatures while learning fun facts about these modern-day “dinosaurs.” Guests can also enjoy a Jurassic Hey Hey Hey Ride, join a thrilling Dino Egg Hunt, and snap photos with the bears in their explorer gear as they lead guests through the adventure. With games, crafts, and activities inspired by the Jurassic era, it’s a week of fun that’s dino-mite for the whole family!
August 24-30, 2026
Jungle Zoofari Week
Embark on a wild adventure during Jungle Zoofari Week at Jellystone Park™! Dive into the world of amazing animals with exciting activities, games, and crafts inspired by the jungle. The highlight of the week is a thrilling live reptile show, where you can get up close and personal with fascinating creatures and learn all about them. Families can also enjoy a Safari Scavenger Hunt, create their own Animal Mask Crafts, and join Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ for jungle-themed fun. It’s a one-of-a-kind adventure you won’t want to miss—perfect for unleashing your inner explorer!
August 31, 2026 – September 7, 2026
Work Hard, Play Harder: A Labor Day Celebration
Celebrate the end of summer in style during Summer’s Last Hurrah at Jellystone Park™! Join us for the closing ceremony at the pool and splash zone as we send off the season with one final splash. Throughout the weekend, create patriotic tie-dye shirts and farewell friendship bracelets at our craft stations, and enjoy visits to the petting zoo with pony rides for even more family fun. Kids can march in the Labor Day Parade with Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™, compete in the Backyard Olympics field games, and dive into one last round of water balloon battles before summer comes to a close. Gather in the evening for s’mores around the campfire, family yard games, and a heartfelt farewell to the season. It’s the perfect way to make lasting memories and close out summer with a bang!
September 11-13, 2026
Care Camps A Carnival of Hope
Join us for Carnival Week at Jellystone Park™, where fun and philanthropy come together! Step right up for classic carnival favorites like ring toss, bean bag throws, duck pond, and the prize wheel, with all proceeds going to the Care Camps Fundraiser. Every dollar raised helps send kids battling cancer to a summer camp where they can just be kids. Families can also enjoy face painting, get creative making carnival masks and clown hats, and cool off with cotton candy and snow cones. Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ will be on hand to join in the fun, cheer on participants, and show their support. It’s a week of family-friendly entertainment and giving back—come make memories while making a difference!
September 18-20, 2026
Fall Festival Weekend
Celebrate the beauty of autumn during Fall Festival Weekend at Jellystone Park™ North Port Huron! Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ are ready to join in on all the fall fun with a weekend full of seasonal activities. Families can enjoy pumpkin decorating, make leaf-print tote bags, and craft scarecrow puppets to take home. The fun continues with harvest-themed games like a pumpkin ring toss and hay bale obstacle course. Gather for a cozy Hey-Hey Ride through the crisp fall air, snap photos with the bears in their autumn best, and make sweet memories together around the campfire with s’mores and storytelling. With colorful leaves, cool breezes, and plenty of family fun, this weekend is the perfect way to welcome fall at the campground!
September 25-27, 2026
Pumpkins & Clowns Halloween Weekend 1
Get ready for a spook-tacular October with four weekends of Halloween fun at Jellystone Park™! Brave our Haunted House—included with your stay—or purchase a Saturday day pass to experience the frightful fun. Each weekend features campground-wide trick-or-treating, where families can collect goodies from decorated sites, and a site decorating contest with prizes for the most creative spooky displays. Join in costume contests for all ages, get crafty with pumpkin painting and make-your-own slime potions, and play in ghoulish games like the witch hat ring toss. Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ will be out and about to snap photos, join in the festivities, and spread Halloween cheer. It’s a Halloween celebration full of thrills, chills, and unforgettable memories—perfect for the whole family!
October 2-4, 2026
Hereos & Villains Halloween Weekend 2
Keep the Halloween excitement going with another frightfully fun weekend at Jellystone Park™! Our Haunted House is back and included with your stay, or grab a Saturday day pass to join in on the spooky adventure. Campground-wide trick-or-treating returns, along with our popular site decorating contest—so bring your best eerie, creative displays for a chance to win. Show off your costumes, create pumpkin masterpieces and bubbling slime potions, and jump into hauntingly fun games like the witch hat ring toss and mummy wrap challenge. Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ will be making special appearances for festive fun, photos, and plenty of Halloween smiles. It’s another can’t-miss weekend of sweet treats, playful frights, and magical family memories.
October 9-11, 2026
Scarefest Halloween Weekend 3
The Halloween fun keeps getting bigger at Jellystone Park™! Step back into our Haunted House—free with your stay—or join us with a Saturday day pass for another round of frightful fun. Campground-wide trick-or-treating returns, along with our fan-favorite site decorating contest, so don’t hold back on those spooky, silly, and over-the-top displays. Come dressed to impress for the costume contest, get creative with pumpkin painting and slime potions, and dive into eerie challenges like the witch hat ring toss and mummy wrap race. Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ will be roaming the park for photos, high-fives, and plenty of Halloween cheer. It’s the perfect mix of not-too-scary thrills, sweet treats, and glowing fall nights around the campground.
October 16-18, 2026
Campfire Fright Fest Weekend 4
Close out the season with the ultimate Halloween celebration at Jellystone Park™! Experience the Haunted House one last time—on us with your stay—or grab a Saturday day pass so you don’t miss the final frights of the year. Trick-or-treating throughout the campground and our spectacular site decorating contest return for one last, unforgettable showdown. Wear your best costume for the final contest of the season, create your favorite pumpkin and slime creations, and cheer on friends and family in hauntingly fun games like the witch hat ring toss and mummy wrap challenge. Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ will be joining the party for farewell photos, hugs, and a weekend full of Halloween magic. It’s the grand finale of spooky season—packed with laughter, candy, costumes, and memories that will last until next year.