Strict schedule or flexible travel out west
We are somewhat new to longer term travel and have a couple of questions. We want to visit the southwest next early fall (aug. - oct.), and see National Parks plus general sights in the area. My wife...
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For your time frame generally speaking, no sweat. Kids are back in school & the summer rush is over.
If you require FHUs then you might want to reserve for places like Yellowstones Fishing Bridge CG. If you are happy with water only or, better still, dry camping, getting sites is easy. Traveling with no reservations get to wherever you want to stay by mid afternoon. That means that you arrive before the marathon drivers trying to pack a months worth of traveling into 2 weeks.
Some have mentioned the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. This is an RVer's absolutley 'must do'. Even that one does not require reservations. The big crowd, when everything is full, is the first weekend. Arrive Sunday afternoon at the huge dry camping area & you will find many freshly vacated spots.
The more flexible you are the easier it is to travel without reservations.
If you require FHUs then you might want to reserve for places like Yellowstones Fishing Bridge CG. If you are happy with water only or, better still, dry camping, getting sites is easy. Traveling with no reservations get to wherever you want to stay by mid afternoon. That means that you arrive before the marathon drivers trying to pack a months worth of traveling into 2 weeks.
Some have mentioned the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. This is an RVer's absolutley 'must do'. Even that one does not require reservations. The big crowd, when everything is full, is the first weekend. Arrive Sunday afternoon at the huge dry camping area & you will find many freshly vacated spots.
The more flexible you are the easier it is to travel without reservations.
