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Ron_Butler
Sep 29, 2013Explorer
I guess that all of the previous comments about personal preferences is just that. Each of us has our own priorities and expectations for what makes a "camping" experience for us, so why not accept the OP questions about Yellowstone without the qualifiers of "best"?!? :B:@ If you have kids, FB has great ranger programs, while I'm not sure what the others offer and it seems to be the most centrally located of the campgrounds.
Our 3 times into Yellowstone over the past 6 years we have dry camped and enjoyed it. Love Madison campground. HOWEVER, now that I am on a CPAP machine, we will probably make reservations for Fishing Bridge next spring on our way north, just for the electrical hookups and yes, it is handy to recharge camera batteries!!
As stated in previous posts, by mid May, you shouldn't have to worry about temp problems, except for maybe at night and draining your water hose. You'll be ahead of the big crowds anytime before school is out. We have also been there the last week of Aug. and no problem getting a dry camping spot. The families are pretty much cleared out and much easier to get around after Labor Day. In Sept. the bull elk are out gathering their clan and the bison bulls are doing battle as well. May see more young wildlife in May.
Figure out what type of amenities are most important for you and your family and select the campground that best fits those priorities and enjoy the park for what it has to offer. It truly is one of natures wonders. If the campground isn't what you expected, well, there is always next time and a different spot!!:B
Our 3 times into Yellowstone over the past 6 years we have dry camped and enjoyed it. Love Madison campground. HOWEVER, now that I am on a CPAP machine, we will probably make reservations for Fishing Bridge next spring on our way north, just for the electrical hookups and yes, it is handy to recharge camera batteries!!
As stated in previous posts, by mid May, you shouldn't have to worry about temp problems, except for maybe at night and draining your water hose. You'll be ahead of the big crowds anytime before school is out. We have also been there the last week of Aug. and no problem getting a dry camping spot. The families are pretty much cleared out and much easier to get around after Labor Day. In Sept. the bull elk are out gathering their clan and the bison bulls are doing battle as well. May see more young wildlife in May.
Figure out what type of amenities are most important for you and your family and select the campground that best fits those priorities and enjoy the park for what it has to offer. It truly is one of natures wonders. If the campground isn't what you expected, well, there is always next time and a different spot!!:B
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