We are hoping to stay in the area next month. I have done a search in here and research and there are a lot to choose from. We do want full hook ups (at the least water and electric) and kid friendly and be close to the bridge itself. Between 2 campgrounds.. Yogi bear at natural bridge and the koa in Lexington. Any opinions? I see a train track on the other side of the James river at yogi. Anyone know if this is active and loud? We also want as many trees as possible. Thx

You will be happier at the KOA in my opinion.

3 dog nights wrote:You will be happier at the KOA in my opinion.Yogi Bears attract rug rats.bumpy

Sorry to hijack your post, but can't seem to figure out how to start a new topic. We are looking for a close rv park near the Thomasville NC area. Anyone know of one?

Both are nice. KOA is right off I-81 whereas Yogi is about 6 miles. Yogi will have more to do but they nickel and dime you. for kids in summer i would say Yogi .

I have stayed in both parks and the KOA is close sites and you are on top of your neighbor. The Yogi jelleystone has lots of trees and the spaces seem to be a bit further apart. Still can see your neighbor but it is much nicer than the KOA.

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RoyB
Explorer II
Jun 11, 2013
Be prepared big time money sticker shock wise to go see the Natural Bridge. $20 each I think it was stated (several years ago). We just took pictures of the display they had setup and went and got some ice cream haha... Hard to pay to see something God created... I guess Natural Bridge is private owned maybe...

The ZOO is a must see place... They had little tigers there you could pet and play with... We spent a whole day wondering around the Zoo...

The railroad is active... We used to stay at Otter Creek up on the Parkway and the train could be heard up there... I think Otter Creek is closed this year - They don't have hookups anyway...

Roy Ken
3_dog_nights
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Bridge and caverns could be done in a day, so yes a weekend trip would be sufficient.
wbwood
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
From what you mentioned, it sounds like we would only be interested in the bridge and maybe the caverns.
3_dog_nights
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Depends on how much time you want to spend at each place. You have the bridge, a wax museum, the caverns, a zoo and a drive thru wildlife park. Plus you are 10 miles from historic Lexington VA, two historic colleges, carriage rides, two breweries, and a very neat old town to just walk around in.
I could spend a week, easy.
wbwood
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Quick question about Natural Bridge. Is this a good weekend trip or does one need more than a day or two?
3_dog_nights
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
I will concede that if you plan to stay in the park, with kids, then Yogi
but if you plan to use the park as base while checking out the area, I stand with my original recommendation of KOA. (BTW< check out the zoo and animal parks in the area)
Stclairm
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
We stayed in one of their cabins at Yogi and liked it quite a bit. The only complaint about the water slides was they were very slow and you stuck to them..... Can't vouch for the KOA. It has been about 3 years since we've been though.
modern_family
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Seems like yogi may be the best fit. Thanks all..
John_S_
Explorer II
Jun 10, 2013
I have stayed in both parks and the KOA is close sites and you are on top of your neighbor. The Yogi jelleystone has lots of trees and the spaces seem to be a bit further apart. Still can see your neighbor but it is much nicer than the KOA.
Cecilt
Explorer
Jun 09, 2013
Both are nice. KOA is right off I-81 whereas Yogi is about 6 miles. Yogi will have more to do but they nickel and dime you. for kids in summer i would say Yogi .