3 week trip from Atlanta to Yellowstone
I'm planning a 3 week trip to Yellowstone . I waited to long to be able to stay in the park.40 ft rv with jeep in tow. We would like to see as much as possible, grand Tetons,Yellowstone, Mount Rushmo...
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We've been to Yellowstone and the Tetons many, many times. I would not advise trying to see them both from one campsite. You need to move from park to park or else all you'll be doing is driving.
Also, each one takes a lot more time than a one-day drive through. You're making the big effort for this major trip. Don't short change the parks. You can easily spend 4-5 days touring and exploring the different areas of Yellowstone. Get off the road and do some hiking; take in some ranger programs to really learn about the park; go to places that the many thousands around you will not go.
Each park has a wonderful web site giving suggestions on things to do and see along with campground information and road repair information. Fishing Bridge RV in the park is the best place to stay if you need hookups. We've stayed, with our 40' motorhome, at Mammoth, Madison and Bridge Bay dry campgrounds in the park. Every summer there is some construction. That's the only time they have to do it. Explore the areas just outside of the parks; i.e., drive to Cooke City and Red Lodge and Cody - without the RV. Tour the Cody Museum. It's world class. A day trip out of W. Yellowstone could be to the Ennis/Nevada City ghost town. It's awesome.
Yellowstone
Grand Teton National Park
For the Tetons, don't stay in Jackson. It's a hokey tourist town. Stay at Colter Bay RV if you want hookups. Gros Ventre (our favorite) or Colter Bay campgrounds for dry camping. The Tetons is completely different from Yellowstone in looks and things to do. The hiking is superb and for all abilities leading to lovely alpine lakes and streams. Take the gentle float trip early morning or early evening down the Snake River in the park and you just might see a moose in the water with you. We did.
If you give the two parks justice you won't have much time to drive out of your way to other places. If they're on your route home, fine, take them in.
Also, each one takes a lot more time than a one-day drive through. You're making the big effort for this major trip. Don't short change the parks. You can easily spend 4-5 days touring and exploring the different areas of Yellowstone. Get off the road and do some hiking; take in some ranger programs to really learn about the park; go to places that the many thousands around you will not go.
Each park has a wonderful web site giving suggestions on things to do and see along with campground information and road repair information. Fishing Bridge RV in the park is the best place to stay if you need hookups. We've stayed, with our 40' motorhome, at Mammoth, Madison and Bridge Bay dry campgrounds in the park. Every summer there is some construction. That's the only time they have to do it. Explore the areas just outside of the parks; i.e., drive to Cooke City and Red Lodge and Cody - without the RV. Tour the Cody Museum. It's world class. A day trip out of W. Yellowstone could be to the Ennis/Nevada City ghost town. It's awesome.
Yellowstone
Grand Teton National Park
For the Tetons, don't stay in Jackson. It's a hokey tourist town. Stay at Colter Bay RV if you want hookups. Gros Ventre (our favorite) or Colter Bay campgrounds for dry camping. The Tetons is completely different from Yellowstone in looks and things to do. The hiking is superb and for all abilities leading to lovely alpine lakes and streams. Take the gentle float trip early morning or early evening down the Snake River in the park and you just might see a moose in the water with you. We did.
If you give the two parks justice you won't have much time to drive out of your way to other places. If they're on your route home, fine, take them in.
