Deer Run Campground Soon To Be Jellystone Park Camp-Resort

New Jellystone Park comes to the foothills of the Ozark Mountains

Van Buren, MO ( May 2006) - One of the world's most famous bears is coming to the banks of the beautiful Current River to share his special brand of family fun and camping adventures at affordable prices.

Deer Run Campground in Van Buren , MO , the largest privately-owned campground in the area, this summer will begin converting to a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. The facility will debut as Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in spring 2007. Deer Run Campground will be open this summer during the conversion.

“We are excited about being a part of the Jellystone Park family,” said Jeff Wacaster, Deer Run Campground owner. “The North American system of full-service Camp-Resorts represents cleanliness, safety, innovative attractions and convenience. We are committed to upholding those qualities and building upon them in the future.”

The Van Buren , MO , park boasts loads of family fun at affordable prices, perfect for a weekend getaway with the kids or a full-fledged family vacation. Campers of all ages will enjoy the swimming pool, as well as the 950-foot riverfront for canoeing, tubing, fishing and hiking. For the kids, there is a 4,000-square-foot recreation hall with an arcade, a playground, and activities such as games, crafts, stories and movies. Don't forget the convenient camp store and laundry room. The park offers tent sites and full hook-up sites with cable TV. And coming this season: WiFi Internet access and 50-amp electric sites.

As Deer Run takes on the Jellystone Park name, the park will get a facelift, incorporating Jellystone Park signage and other touches of Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear, Boo Boo and Ranger Smith. The playground and game room also will be expanded. “We are proud to add this particular facility to our system,” said Rob Schutter, Leisure Systems' President and COO . “Van Buren is an ideal location for a quality camping resort and will compliment our expansion in the western United States .”

While you're visiting the foothills of the Ozark Mountains , be sure to visit the other area attractions, including the Ozark Trail, Mark Twain National Forest and Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

About Jellystone Parks
Launched in 1969 by D.M. Haag, the Jellystone Park system is now the second largest chain of campgrounds in the United States. Its Camp-Resorts are among the best campgrounds in the industry. They have a quality reputation for being fun, friendly, clean and service-oriented parks that on average have a higher revenue per site night and a longer average stay than that experienced by other campgrounds - independent or franchised. Additionally, each Jellystone Park is themed with Yogi Bear elements providing instant recognition and consumer appeal. It is truly a place "Where You Camp With Friends."®

The Camp-Resorts are franchised through Leisure Systems, Inc. ( LSI ), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Park River Corporation of Cincinnati , OH.

Media contact for LSI : Michele Maxwell

Phone: (800) 626-3720 ext. 15

Fax: (513) 576-8670 .

Web: www.campjellystone.com

Photos are available upon request.

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