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sfrenchie1980
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Sep 21, 2015

Road Trip to Yellowstone - Help!

We are brand new to RV'ing and are planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park and The Tetons in mid September 2016. Do we need to rent a car as well? Or can we drive our class C into each attraction?? It's 32'5"
I have reservations at Canyon Campground and Grant Campground. I also need to make reservations for the Tetons.
I have planned to visit Upper Geyser basin, old faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring Etc, Lamar Valley, and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Any advice and/or suggestions is greatly appreciated!!
Class C
  • intheburbs's avatar
    intheburbs
    Explorer
    Sep 21, 2015
    You can do it without renting a car, but only do it if you're REALLY comfortable in tight positions and can maneuver your rig well. Otherwise, rent the car.

    This pic sums up the craziness of Yellowstone in the summer. Wildlife, traffic, and RVs. Don't be this guy (laid his back end on the road - was dead stuck and needed a tow truck):
  • mda's avatar
    mda
    Explorer
    Sep 21, 2015
    You would be better off renting a car. Many of the parking areas are not that big, and many times the RV parking lanes are filled with cars. Guess people don't care where they park. You can rent a car in West Yellowstone. There are also small roads that do not allow RV's. I have been there twice, once with just 30 ft RV and recently with a towed car.. Much easier to get to places with the car and less stress finding a place to park.

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