TriumphGuy wrote:
Hi folks,
Short summary, we are headed to these places (this order) from June 9 to July 9 2017:
- Grand Canyon
- Hoover Dam
- Zion
- lake Powell
- Bryce
- Capitol Reef
- Moab (see Arches and Canyonlands)
- Monument Valley
- Four corners
- Mesa Verde
- Durango
- Great Sand Dunes
There are only 2 campgrounds near Monument Valley. Gouldings is the most 'central' and fills up fast. There are quite a few campgrounds in the Moab area but I would still reserve.
I have reservations at GC and will be making Zion Watchman reservations as soon as the window opens up.
I had planned to leave everything else open to adjust our itinerary as the trip unfolds. For example we may skip some things, get a wild hair and go up to Rocky Mtn NP... etc.
My understanding was that GC and Zion needed reservations far in advance. I thought I could wing the rest. But I just found out that the Arches CG is closed next year for construction, which makes me think I need to grab a spot in Moab.
(Yes I know putting Lake Powell in there means some backtracking but that's the best place I thought to put it. I really want to get some Lake time with the family and rent a boat).
Thoughts on making reservations?
