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Flapper
Explorer
Jul 28, 2016

North Rim GC camping - am I too big?

Just grabbed one of the last sites available for the date I can be in the North Rim campground for the Grand Canyon. Listed as 27ft. My fifth says it is a 26.5, but actual nose to tail is 30' And then there is the 20' F-150. Site picture looked very clear - semi-circle pull through, no trees. But then there was that final warning I had to acknowledge about the size of the site and being turned away!

Was I too hasty?

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  • Any of the Parks we've been to, the size referenced is for the RV,we've been to some that state 30', our 29' MH (actually measures 30.5) +the tow dolly + toad fit with room to spare.
    If there are no trees or other obsticles at the rear of the site, you can overhang the back end of the RV, as long as the wheels are on the pavement/gravel.
  • Yes, calling is good advice.

    Note that the only description when reserving is a notation "Max Vehicle Length: 27". They do not describe the actual siding length. Other rules talk about a max of 2 vehicles per site. Now if they both can max out at 27 feet....

    A comment in RVParkReviews noted that the actual sites are much longer. Almost all sites have the 27' note. A very few note 40ft. Various on line photos show a variety of class "A"'s with toads in the campground. Hence the question.

    Hoping someone that has been there can also advise.

    Otherwise I cancel, and free it up for someone else.
  • Naio's avatar
    Naio
    Explorer II
    I would call them. You might have to get transferred a couple times, but eventually they can get you to someone with on the ground knowledge.

    I haven't been to the north rim in forever, but many parks have a parking lot for visitors and extra cars. If your fiver fits in the campsite you could put your TV in the lot.
  • Park next to the trailer, not nearly as long. Rules are for others. Hope the guy with the 27 ft trailer that could not get a site doesn't drive through
  • If I am reading this post correctly, you have reserved and paid for a site that shows a 27ft limit. And you are going to show up with 50'? And you did mention the 'final warning'.

    I am looking at Google Earth and there is a building..I am betting a shower/bathroom..with several parking spots. Maybe, just maybe, they'll allow you to park the truck there. Or perhaps there is someone with a short van or camper that could be persuaded to allow you to share.

    If they will even allow you into the campground.



    Gary Haupt