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j_sgypsybuggy
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Mar 15, 2014

Camping in Yellowstone/Grand Tetons

Hi Everyone--Thought I'd post this question to you as you have always been of great help to us. We are planning a trip to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons hopefully in Sept. to avoid the crowd. Problem is most places I've found you can't have a fire. What's camping without a campfire? Does anyone have any suggestions? We will be camping in a 32' fifth wheel but will be with friends who have a giant rig(56') and require 50 amps. We would like any suggestions you have. Would like to stay in/near Yellowstone for a few days and then travel to Grand Tetons for a few. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have.
  • ReneeG's avatar
    ReneeG
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2014
    Here are a couple of pics of the RV full hookups side of Colter Bay. This was back when we had a 25' TT. All sites are pull through with the exception of some at the ends that are back ins.



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    ReneeG
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2014
    Here are some pics of Gros Ventre, end of September, early October 2009

    Zoom in and you can see the moose -


    Most of the motorhomes stayed on this row -




    Out site - tighter back in but plenty wide for maneuvering - This picture was taken at a different resolution so it's smaller but still gives you a good idea.
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    ReneeG
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2014
    Lauren wrote:
    Have stayed at Colter Bay RV Park and love it. Better get reservations.
    Go to http://laurenbarbara.com/grandtetonnp.html The first picture is the lakeshore which is 5 minutes most from any site in there.

    You might also check out http://www.laurenbarbara.com/ for more pix for your travels. Just click on the Wandersings link on the left.


    Hi Lauren - I can't get these links to work but if I go directly to www.laurenbarbara.com - no problem, I can get there.
  • Lauren's avatar
    Lauren
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2014
    Thanks Renee - not sure about that adding the links thing. I usually just type them in and think that is what I will do in the future!
  • ReneeG's avatar
    ReneeG
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2014
    Lauren wrote:
    Thanks Renee - not sure about that adding the links thing. I usually just type them in and think that is what I will do in the future!


    Lauren, the first link now works which is strange, but the second does not. Both links, under your signature work just fine.
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    timandsusan
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2014
    We have found that Grizzly RV park in West Yellowstone, MT is a great place to homebase for Yellowstone NP. And Colter Bay is great for Grand Teton. Out trips have been in September when the crowds thin a bit--but this secret is getting out! You can expect snow at either park during this time. Just part of the adventure!

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