How long to book in GC & YellowStone

Lipets wrote:
Thinking about booking a month at the Gran Canyon and then Yellowstone

There is a savings on the most rv parks, is that a mistake

Should I move around a week at several locations to see more.

I can boondock here and there also

Leaving FL June have 9-10 weeks.

Please name CG

Yes, a month at the Grand Canyon is much too long. Unless you're a serious hiker, 4 days will do. Also, try to get a site at Trailer Village IN the park itself. It's so convenient and you can pick up the free shuttle right at the campground. You can ride all day long getting on and off wherever.

There are so many wonderful national parks in southern Utah - Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands. Move around to each of them. You can't do them all from one location. You'll save a LOT of driving and it will be a more relaxing trip.

For Yellowstone, 5-7 days would be plenty. You won't need air conditioning and there are some nice dry campgrounds in the park with water fill and dump stations. If you're looking for full hookups, Fishing Bridge in the park has them.

Don't forget that Grand Teton Nat'l Park is right next door and warrants another 4 days or so, especially if you like some nice short hikes in gorgeous scenery. Both parks are completely different. For the Tetons we like to stay in Gros Ventre or Colter Bay campgrounds (300 non-reservable sites in each - arrive by noon and you'll get a site). There's also Colter Bay RV park with full hookups right next to Colter Bay campground.

Yellowstone Campgrounds

Go to each park's official website for all the information on campgrounds, what to do, etc.

Have a great trip!