Adventure Awaits at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park of Sioux Falls

Getting There

• Car

  From Palisades State Park, exit the park and head west on SD-44 W. Continue on SD-44 W for approximately 8 miles until you reach the intersection with I-29 N. Merge onto I-29 N and continue for about 10 miles. Take exit 75 for SD-11 toward Brandon. At the exit, turn left onto SD-11 N. After about 1.5 miles, turn right onto 478th Ave. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park will be on your right at 26014 478th Ave, Brandon, SD 57005.

• Public Transportation

  While public transportation options are limited in rural South Dakota, you can use regional bus services to reach Brandon from Sioux Falls. Start by taking a bus from Sioux Falls to Brandon. The bus may require a transfer, so check with local transit services for exact schedules and routes. Once in Brandon, you can take a taxi or rideshare service to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, which is approximately 5 miles from the bus stop.

• Bicycle

  For the adventurous, biking from Palisades State Park to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is possible. Exit the park and head west on SD-44 W. After about 8 miles, merge onto I-29 N for a short distance (be cautious as the highway can be busy). Exit at SD-11 N and bike north for about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto 478th Ave and follow it to the campground. Note that biking along highways may not have dedicated bike lanes, so use caution.