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coruss
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Sep 06, 2016

Yellowstone in October?

We are planning on going to Yellowstone the second week of October. We have a Nash 25r (27ft overall).

As far as I can tell there are only 3 campgrounds open this late, Lewis Lake, Mammoth and Madison. Ideally, we would like to spend a few days at Lewis Lake on the south side of the park and then a few days on the north side at either Madison or Mammoth.

Looking at the forest service website it says that Lewis Lake is 25ft overall, including truck and camper. Is this correct, has anyone one here stayed at Lewis Lake? Would a 27ft camper fit? We tried to call but in typical federal gov fashion we could not find a live person to ask.

If Lewis Lake is not an option we would probably spend the majority of the trip at Madison. Is this a decent location to see most of the park from without driving several hours each day?

Thanks

14 Replies

  • Madison and Mammoth would be the best places for your stay. Lewis Lake would involve a lot of driving to see the whole park. There really isn't much around it.
  • Madison is a great spot for the lower half of Yellowstone and the spaces are plenty large for your rig.
  • What CloudDriver said. You are aware that there are no hookups at either CG, right?
  • We have been to Lewis Lake campground a couple of times with our 24 ft MH, no toad. Sites are small and there is a sign at the entrance to the campground with the 25 ft limit. Your trailer/TV combo isn't going to fit.

    Based on the choices you have, we would use Madison for the lower loop and move to Mammoth for the upper loop and the Lamar Valley. IMO Madison is a better location than Lewis lake for the lower loop anyway.