manualman wrote:
A crucial point is being missed here. The first issue in question is not length.
First, you have to decide what kind of camper you are. If you are the sort who would never consider a site without full hookups (Mon Dieu!), then don't worry a whit about length. Pretty much anyplace you'd accept will have a place to fit you.
If, however, you prefer more rugged, primitive and spread out campsites and can tolerate no hookups, length can be a big limiting factor in many places.
The classic example is Yellowstone. Fishing Bridge is a soulless parking lot and yet there is always big demand to get in. I much prefer Canyon Campground sites (it is nice to have a walkable shower house!), but precious few sites will fit anything over 30'. No hookups.
I agree with your assesment. We typically prefer campgrounds that are more campground than hotel. Often that is older more primative sites. Many of these can take almost any length combination, but also many are spots that even getting a casita or scamp into could be a real challenge. IMHO there is NO set rule. Check info on the site beforehand and is my advice, and if in question CALL and they will often give you the info you needed.
We have one very very favorite site in Utah. When I found it, I called because I was concerned about our length 35 ft trailer, 20 ft truck. Host said there are 2 sites you can get into and to get to them you will need to go the wrong way on a 1 way road. When you arrive let us know and we will block the road so you can get to the site. Luckily the sites I need are reservable. When you exit you will go the wrong way to the dump station to make a U turn and we will watch traffic.
