I'm compiling a list of campgrounds with no hookups that either (1) don't allow generators at all, or (2) allow them only during specific, limited hours. I know most places have "quiet hours" overnight, but I'm looking for ones that have specific hours for generator use. For example, at Yosemite, generators are allowed only from 7am to 9am, noon to 2pm, and 5pm to 7pm. That's what I'm looking for. Or places that don't allow them at all. Any examples would be greatly appreciated.

Most national parks have sections of campgrounds with no generators. And within the sections that allow generators, the times are restricte, generally to 4-5 hours/day. The specific ones I know of are Two Medicine in GNP, and Balsam Mountain in GRSM.

Big Bend NPCottonwood CG - no generators allowedRio Grande Village - only one loop allows generators - 8-8 pmChisos Basin - only one loop allows generators - 8-11 am and 5-8 pm(Chisos Basin says '24 foot lenght' but I've seen some Class C up to 32 foot in the CG while hosting. Only a couple spots. It will definitely not take a 26 foot or longer trailer anywhere but the host spots. When we left - I had to back my 36 ft long trailer up hill out of the campground. Another host had to back his 38ft long Class A up the hill out of the CG also. No room to turn around such a rig in the CG. I STRONGLY advise a reconissance trip into the CG before pulling in with any trailer.)

Las Vegas Bay CG has a no generator section.

I'll respond to my own question--I just remembered that Gros Ventre Campground near Grand Teton NP has no-generator loops.

Vermont state parks (all of them with campgrounds) have no hookups and limited generator hours, as I recall generally 8-10 AM and something like 5-7 PM. I think the New York state parks are similar.Enforcement may occasionally be hit-or-miss. Most people are reasonably considerate, in my experience.

Looking for CGs with limited/no generator hours

Rice
Explorer III
Sep 10, 2016
I'll respond to my own question--I just remembered that Gros Ventre Campground near Grand Teton NP has no-generator loops.
2oldman
Explorer II
Sep 10, 2016
Las Vegas Bay CG has a no generator section.
PawPaw_n_Gram
Explorer
Sep 10, 2016
Big Bend NP

Cottonwood CG - no generators allowed

Rio Grande Village - only one loop allows generators - 8-8 pm

Chisos Basin - only one loop allows generators - 8-11 am and 5-8 pm

(Chisos Basin says '24 foot lenght' but I've seen some Class C up to 32 foot in the CG while hosting. Only a couple spots. It will definitely not take a 26 foot or longer trailer anywhere but the host spots. When we left - I had to back my 36 ft long trailer up hill out of the campground. Another host had to back his 38ft long Class A up the hill out of the CG also. No room to turn around such a rig in the CG. I STRONGLY advise a reconissance trip into the CG before pulling in with any trailer.)
coolmom42
Explorer II
Sep 10, 2016
Most national parks have sections of campgrounds with no generators. And within the sections that allow generators, the times are restricte, generally to 4-5 hours/day.

The specific ones I know of are Two Medicine in GNP, and Balsam Mountain in GRSM.

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