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There’s something extra delicious about summer in Upstate New York — especially when you’re camping with Yogi Bear™! From roadside stands to family-owned ice cream parlors, our region is bursting with fresh, fruity, and frozen goodness this time of year. Here’s where to satisfy your sweet tooth during your stay at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ in Mexico, NY.


🍑 Fresh-Picked Peaches & Summer Fruits

Late July is prime peach season in Central New York. Several local orchards and farm markets offer juicy, just-picked produce you can enjoy at your site or bring home.

  • Behling Orchards – Located in Mexico, NY
    Known for apples in the fall, but in summer, check for fresh peaches, berries, and homemade pies.
    📍 Behling Orchards Website
  • Ontario Orchards – Oswego, NY
    This year-round market is a go-to for local peaches, blueberries, jams, and baked goods.
    📍 Ontario Orchards Website
  • Pulaski Farmers Market – Fridays through August
    Support small farms and find honey, fruit, and sweet baked goods at this charming seasonal market.
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🍦 Campground Ice Cream Cravings

What’s summer camping without ice cream? You’ll find plenty of options both on-site and nearby.

  • Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Snack Bar
    Grab a cold treat right inside the park! Our snack bar often features soft-serve or novelty ice cream — perfect after a wagon ride or splash pad fun.
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  • Zet’s Homemade Ice Cream – Pulaski, NY
    A local favorite for decades. Their handmade hard ice cream and sundaes are well worth the short drive.
    🍧 Zet’s Facebook Page
  • Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In – Oswego, NY
    Famous for its fried fish, but don’t skip the ice cream and views of Lake Ontario sunsets!
    🌅 Visit Rudy’s Website

🥧 Sweet from Scratch: Local Bakes

  • Half-Shire Historical Society Bake Sales – Richland, NY
    Keep an eye out for their fundraising events — the homemade pies and cookies are incredible.
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  • Grandma Brown’s Beans & More – Mexico, NY
    Not just beans — they sometimes offer fresh-baked goods and preserves when in season.

🏕️ Sweet Treats at Your Campsite

Pick up a few goodies and create a sweet campfire dessert night with the family:

  • 🔥 Grilled peaches with brown sugar and cinnamon
  • 🍫 S’mores with peanut butter cups or fruit slices
  • 🍪 Ice cream sandwiches using local cookies

📅 Plan Your Flavor-Filled Stay

Whether you’re floating in the pool or playing mini golf, summer at Jellystone Park™ CNY is full of flavor — both literally and figuratively! Use this list to add some local sweetness to your camping trip and support the amazing farmers and small businesses in our area.

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