Trailer sizing in Yellowstone, other NP sites
I'm laying out a Yellowstone trip for 2015...yes 2015! It will be a big trip for us...2 weeks + which is why I'm doing some outlining now. Here is the concerns / questions I have (multiple): Some ...
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So far some good information. As previously noted, Fishing Bridge RV Park, administered by Xanterra, which is the lodging concessioner for YNP, is the only CG inside the park with any hookups at all; they have full hookups, though have been updating the electric over the last couple years. I don't know if the project is finished yet. Likely it will be by 2015, but ask Xanterra to be sure. As for making reservations only a year ahead, that may not be true of Fishing Bridge. Xanterra currently takes reservations for hotel & cabin lodging starting May 1st of the year PRIOR, so more than 364 days in advance. That may also be true of the CG - but again, check with Xanterra.
West Yellowstone and Gardiner both have CGs capable of holding some large rigs (more so in "West") and that are close to the park entrances. However, having stayed in both, Gardiner seems farther into the main body of the park than West does. That may be due to personal preference. We like Grizzly - only a few blocks from the park entrance, and from there, about 1/2 hour - 45 minutes drive (roughly 20 miles) to some of the main park attractions, including Old Faithful. There's also a KOA about 8 miles west of "West" which is decent, though pricier than Grizzly, and a few other private parks in/near town which we have not checked out. Henrys Lake SP has electric & water hookups, showers, and a great view; reservations will likely be needed there, and I believe those can be made up to 9 months in advance. They have several pull-throughs which hold longer rigs. Haven't stayed at Valley View but friends like it & have been many times. Both of those CGs will be about a 15- to 20-minute drive to West Yellowstone.
West Yellowstone and Gardiner both have CGs capable of holding some large rigs (more so in "West") and that are close to the park entrances. However, having stayed in both, Gardiner seems farther into the main body of the park than West does. That may be due to personal preference. We like Grizzly - only a few blocks from the park entrance, and from there, about 1/2 hour - 45 minutes drive (roughly 20 miles) to some of the main park attractions, including Old Faithful. There's also a KOA about 8 miles west of "West" which is decent, though pricier than Grizzly, and a few other private parks in/near town which we have not checked out. Henrys Lake SP has electric & water hookups, showers, and a great view; reservations will likely be needed there, and I believe those can be made up to 9 months in advance. They have several pull-throughs which hold longer rigs. Haven't stayed at Valley View but friends like it & have been many times. Both of those CGs will be about a 15- to 20-minute drive to West Yellowstone.
