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crosscheck
Explorer II
Jul 31, 2023

Camping Recommendations For Yellowstone

We will be traveling through Yellowstone / Grand Tetons late August/early September for 4 or five nights and need a camping spot non serviced outside the park but within an easy drive to the main attractions. Have a 26’ TT pulled by truck. This is our first visit so any recommendations for camping and must do things to see in the parks would be appreciated. We are strong hikers/ bikers.

Dave
  • crosscheck's avatar
    crosscheck
    Explorer II
    Jul 31, 2023
    bukhrn wrote:
    a camping spot non serviced outside the park
    Is there a particular problem with staying at one of the CG's inside the Park, a lot less driving.https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm


    I tried to get a site in the park and as they count the tow vehicle in the overall length we seem to strike out. Normally, the CG just ask for the length of you RV. Tow vehicle once unhooked, can usually fit on the site with no problem.
    Early September is a very busy time for RVer especially seniors.

    Dave
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jul 31, 2023
    We have figured along day for each of the loops. At least another day to hit some of our favorites. We normally use West Yellowstone as base.
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Jul 31, 2023
    Tyler0215 wrote:
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    No matter where you stay you will be doing a lot of driving. Yellowstone NP is huge.


    50 miles between major sites
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    Tyler0215
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2023
    West Yellowstone MT is the closest to the park, without staying in the park.
    No matter where you stay you will be doing a lot of driving. Yellowstone NP is huge.
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    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Jul 31, 2023
    As TenOC said, Bakers Hole on the West side, and Several places on the East side near Cody, however While we have stayed on both sides, Cody is far from centralized, (117 mi) from Old Faithful, Also It is about 97 mi. from OF to Jackson, you might want to look at Gros Ventre CG near Jackson.
    I would also suggest adding at least 3 more days, if possible, Yellowstone it's self is huge.
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Jul 31, 2023
    Bakers Hole near West YS. On the East (Cody) side Three Mile CG. There are a number of NFS CG on East side. Do a Google search for details or look at campendium.com

    Grand Teton Dry Camping

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