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AndyW
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May 09, 2017

Yellowstone with a class C

I'm orchestrating a group of friends and family (19 people in 3 rigs) for a trip to Yellowstone in August. We currently have reservations for Bridge Bay campground.

Due to some circumstances beyond my control, I realized we're going to find ourselves short of run-around vehicles while in the park - we will only have two pickup trucks and one motorhome (my rig).

So my question - how crazy is it to 'see the sights' in a 30 foot class C? Are the roads and parking at major attractions doable? Anything specific I will need to avoid?

I don't mind the setup and tear down of camp each day, I can do that in 5-10 minutes. And our group ranges in age from 2 to 70, so we'll mostly be touring by vehicle with some low-stress hikes thrown in. And we will have the two trucks for anyone who wants to get off the beaten path, we just won't all be able to go together in those cases.

How crazy am I?

17 Replies

  • AndyW wrote:
    Sorry, typo, 13 people - families of 5, 4, and 4. Still more than we can fit in two vehicles.
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    and 13 in a class C works??????????
    bumpy
  • Sorry, typo, 13 people - families of 5, 4, and 4. Still more than we can fit in two vehicles.

    Honestly, if it's at all reasonable, touring the park in the motorhome is my first choice. It's the ultimate day trip vehicle, especially with young kids. I just didn't want to go into this blind and find out I can't take it outside of the road to and from the campground.

    Regarding water tankage...our budget is such that for the difference in price between Grizzly RV or KOA and the sites at Bridge Bay, I'll gladly drive to the dump station as needed. I've also been told that staying in the park is preferable so that you don't need to deal with traffic in and out each day. Different priorities I guess.
  • Lwiddis wrote:
    I agree with GeoBoy.


    yep, makes a lot of sense to me.
    bumpy
  • Andy, 3 rigs and 19 people = 6 people per rig. If you are going to Bridge Bay, with no hook ups and showers 3 miles away at Fishing Bridge you will be traveling to the dump station and/or Fishing Bridge quite often.
    Why not stay at Grizzly RV Park or KOA in West Yellowstone with full hook ups and rent a car or mini van from Avis at the West Yellowstone Airport and split the cost. August is a busy month in Yellowstone and finding parking for the 31' motor home will be tough. Good luck.
  • You can do it. The major attractions have parking spots for RVs (if they aren't all full). It will require more walking because they are usually farther away. Some of the "pull out scenic spots" might be a problem though. August is a busy time in Yellowstone as I'm sure you are aware. The sun can be hot too.

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