Busskipper wrote:
smitty23 wrote:
I'm looking to take a long trip next summer from Iowa to grand teton and yellowstone, then glacier/jasper/banff etc and over to Washington(olympic, san juan islands, Cascades etc), then spend some time in oregon and colorado before heading back home.
I was wondering if anyone can give me any tips for excellent campgrounds and which ones allow reservations(and when I should reserve them). Also any boondocking near any of the parks?
I'll be camping out of an express van, so size isn't an issue. Will have a bed inside there as well as tent....so "hard side" or tent camping will both be possible.
Just looking for tips on anything I should start doing now. I recently got my van and was hoping to go down to bahia honda state park in FL this winter but see I'm way too late for that. I also believe lime kiln is a campground I need to get reservations for as it seems to fill up fast as well. Just seeing if anyone can help with what reservations should be a priority right now.
I'll also be making as many stops in between as I can .....any great places outside the park that require a reservation a long time in advance?
Thanks very much!
Think you should read/follow this might just fit into what you are after.
Do a search on this member profdant139 his adventures seem to parallel much of what you are after.
Stan Parker's Album might help also
Camera and Tripod - Fleece - Really good Boots - rain gear - comfortable chair - 2,200 watt inverter generator - bike - cell phone/gps.
And you will be good to go.
IMHO reservations are way over rated - just get out there and Do It!
BOL,
Thanks for the links, I'll check them out. Some great photos from a quick glance!
I'll have all mentioned except the generator. I'll have an inverter but shouldn't need the generator, hopefully. Won't have A/c and will only use Microwave when I have electric hookup.
