JimK-NY wrote:
If you revisit, you will be absolutely amazed. The number of visitors has increased dramatically. I don't mean just by a few percent but by many times. Trying to get into a first come, first served campground is often just a waste of time. I did make it into Norris campground this past Fall. I was in line waiting for an opening well before 8 am since I left the Mammoth area well before dawn. Those who arrived a few minutes later, lost out as the available spots were taken. Madison campground is a few miles away and accepts reservations. Even for a stay after Labor Day, you will need to make reservations months in advance.
This year I was lucky enough to get a campsite in Arches. It was for the last 4 days in October. You can only make reservations 6 months in advance. I was a few hours late and got one of the last remaining sites. Fortunately they do not accept reservations for November so I was able to change to a more suitable site where it was level enough to be able to cook and run the refrigerator.
I really want to go back again. Back in 2010 we didn't own an RV and it was only our 2nd or 3rd time renting one. I believe we got to the park on June 11th and stayed in the park for 5-6 days. There was snow on the ground at Canyon village our first day. Being from Florida, it was weird seeing snow in June!
The traffic wasn't too bad the first day or two but towards the end of our stay the traffic started getting bad. I can't imagine how bad it would have been in July and August once the kids are out of school
Burch
