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j_sgypsybuggy's avatar
j_sgypsybuggy
Explorer
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.
  • padredw's avatar
    padredw
    Nomad
    Mar 15, 2014
    there are fire-rings located near the lakeshore


    We walked down to the lakeshore several times while we were there--magnificent views, especially sunrise and sunset, and relatively easy walk.
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Mar 15, 2014
    Why do your friends need 50a? Why do they need shorepower at all? Don't they have a genny, a decent battery bank & a sizable inverter in a rig that size?

    We did Gros Ventre in Grand Teton last summer. It is dry camping but there was space for a converted tag axel bus in there.

    By September the nights will be cool so there is no need for A/C. Even if their fridge is AC only food does not instantly go bad when the power is shut off. In the cool of the overnight it will be just fine.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2014
    What about those portable pits that can have a fire within rather than laying on the ground.
  • j_sgypsybuggy's avatar
    j_sgypsybuggy
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2014
    Hi Again--just spoke with someone from Colter Bay RV Village and he indicated that although fires are not permitted in the campground there are fire-rings located near the lakeshore (about a 5 min. walk) that can be used. Anyone out there familiar with these? Sounds like it might be an alternative but wondering how this arrangement works.:)
  • bikendan's avatar
    bikendan
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2014
    sounds like you're looking at private parks.
    we camped at Yellowstone and Grand Teton and had campfires, but they were non-hookup sites.

    we stay away from private parks because they often have no campfire policies.
  • padredw's avatar
    padredw
    Nomad
    Mar 15, 2014
    Can't help about the campfire situation. This is only to say that Colter Bay Marina and RV Park is one of our favorites in the Grand Teton National Park. Maybe someone else can help in regard to campfire regulations.

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