Nestled in the TX Hill Country is Jellystone Park™ Hill Country in Canyon Lake, Texas (1 hour south of Austin and 1 hour north of San Antonio). Whether you are an RV enthusiast, enjoy the comfort of a cabin, or prefer tent camping, Jellystone Park's first-rate accommodations, amenities and activities provide the setting for a fun family vacation that's also easy on the wallet! Check out my full guide to this family-friendly property and why it's one of my new favorite destinations in Texas! 

LODGING:

There are multiple ways to stay including tent sites, RV sites and cabins. If you have a large group they offer cabins that sleep 14-16 people! We stayed at Hill Country Cabin #1 which sleeps up to 10 (no more than 6 adults). Amenities of our cabin included;

- Queen bed

- Twin bunk bed

- Loft area with 2 twin mattresses

- Full futon

- Kitchen (oven)

- Full bathroom w/bathtub

- AC/Heat

- Cable TV

- Covered porch

- Picnic table

- Fire ring

- Charcoal grill

Linens are not included, but you can rent them if you don't want to bring your own. Our cabin was in the perfect location next to the outdoor and indoor pool. The kids LOVED the loft and bunkbeds, but to be honest we didn't spend much time inside. 

The daily activities are what truly sets Jellystone apart from other vacation destinations. Everything is kid-focused and perfect for families. There's was NEVER a moment my kids were bored, and I felt like the activities were enjoyable for the kids and adults! They have a weekly schedule for activities by the HOUR! That's right, there is something every hour the kids can participate in. Most are included with your stay, but some are an additional cost. We purchased a Fun Pass, which is a great way to get a discount off the activities that have a fee. Be sure to bring a bike or scooter for the kids to ride, as it's a fun neighborly vibe and kids are riding around everywhere! Check their weekly schedule before you arrive to see what the week's theme is, and bring glow sticks for the nighttime parties! 

Activities include;

- Jumping Pillow
- Splash Water Zone

- Yogi Bear Meet and Greets 
- Heated Indoor Pool 
- Mini Golf
- Laser Tag
- Sand Volleyball
- Splash Pad

- Basketball Court
- Outdoor Pool
- Gem Mining
- Playgrounds
- Arcade Alley
- Pedal Carts
- Disc Golf
- Gaga Ball
- Horseshoes
- Tractor Rides
- Arts & Crafts

Gem Mining was Walt and Whitney's favorite activity, and Turner loved Laser Tag (must be 8 to participate) and mini-golf! You really never need to leave the property, but if you want to explore, the Guadalupe River is a few minutes away and Jellystone offers a shuttle service if you want to go tubing. I highly recommend if you've never done it! It's also a few minutes from Canyon Lake, which we explored a bit before we checked in.