Yellowstone and Grand Canyon campgrounds.
We are finally both retired and we are in the process of planning a trip from Maryland to California to visit our grandchildren this spring in our 37 foot motor home with toad. Looks like we are defi...
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The out of park locations are simple.
Grand Canyon only the south entrance has camping, some near the park entrance in Tusayan. There is also a USFS dry campground close to the entrance. Ten-X is the name. You might have to go down to Williams to find the facilities you want.
For Yellowstone, West Yellowstone, MT is the best place to stay. Last August when we were there, we drove in from there. We would get to the state line about 8:30-9 am and be past Madison Junction in about 45 min.
We drove the northern loop one day, the south loop the next. That is about 125-130 miles driving each day. The maximum speed in the park is 45 mph and we found at least four completely stopped sections of traffic each day for people blocking traffic to watch animals - only elk and buffalo- no bears visible during our visit.
If either of you are age 62 or older, be sure to get a Senior Pass. Not only will you not have to pay admission, at least now there is a ‘pass’ lane at the Yellowstone entrance to get through faster.
If you are not over 62 buy a good for one year Annual Pass for free admission. You definitely will save money, not to mention time with a pass.
Grand Canyon only the south entrance has camping, some near the park entrance in Tusayan. There is also a USFS dry campground close to the entrance. Ten-X is the name. You might have to go down to Williams to find the facilities you want.
For Yellowstone, West Yellowstone, MT is the best place to stay. Last August when we were there, we drove in from there. We would get to the state line about 8:30-9 am and be past Madison Junction in about 45 min.
We drove the northern loop one day, the south loop the next. That is about 125-130 miles driving each day. The maximum speed in the park is 45 mph and we found at least four completely stopped sections of traffic each day for people blocking traffic to watch animals - only elk and buffalo- no bears visible during our visit.
If either of you are age 62 or older, be sure to get a Senior Pass. Not only will you not have to pay admission, at least now there is a ‘pass’ lane at the Yellowstone entrance to get through faster.
If you are not over 62 buy a good for one year Annual Pass for free admission. You definitely will save money, not to mention time with a pass.
