Coming from Las Vegas where to camp without going through Zion Tunnel to visit both parks? Any suggestions? (Too Big for tunnel)

Are you sure you won't fit? If you are less than 13 ft high, you may fit and use the escort service. We were 12ft 9inches with our old rv. If that is too close to your height, you will need to back track. I suspect going back to Cedar City then 20 to 89. There may be better routes, that is just the one we took the last time we were there.

We stayed outside of Bryce Canyon/Park for about a week. Had a great time-if you are a senior be sure to get the Senior Pass--saves a lot of $$'s. Check out the link below. Larshttp://www.rubysinn.com/

To avoid Zion tunnel, take UT-59/AZ389 to Fredonia. Then US-89 north to Bauers Canyon Ranch RV Park90 E Center St, Glendale, UT 84729http://www.bauersrv.com/

I stayed at KOA about half way between them and used the toad to visit.bumpy

First, you're not too big to use the tunnel - 50' for a combo is the limit. If over, disconnect the toad and drive separately. Also, they don't really 'escort' you, they just hold up other vehicles and let you travel down the middle of the highway. It's done constantly by others - very easy.Zion TunnelSecondly, why don't you stay near each park? It saves a lot of time, driving and you'll be more refreshed seeing the parks. There are plenty of RV parks just outside of each park or...you would even fit in the park's campgrouds. Zion - if not staying in the park, stay in Springdale, one block outside of the park. Bryce - Ruby's is at the park entranceFrom Zion - if you don't want to use the tunnel, take 59/389 to Fredonia and 89 north to Bryce - a very easy scenic drive.

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johnna
Explorer
Oct 25, 2013
To avoid Zion tunnel, take UT-59/AZ389 to Fredonia. Then US-89 north to
Bauers Canyon Ranch RV Park
90 E Center St, Glendale, UT 84729
http://www.bauersrv.com/
lhenry8113
Explorer
Oct 25, 2013
We stayed outside of Bryce Canyon/Park for about a week. Had a great time-if you are a senior be sure to get the Senior Pass--saves a lot of $$'s. Check out the link below. Lars

http://www.rubysinn.com/
Rocky2
Explorer
Oct 25, 2013
Are you sure you won't fit? If you are less than 13 ft high, you may fit and use the escort service. We were 12ft 9inches with our old rv. If that is too close to your height, you will need to back track. I suspect going back to Cedar City then 20 to 89. There may be better routes, that is just the one we took the last time we were there.

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