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 some national park sites reservations are good idea. Even in fall I needed them in Zion Watchman campground. Mid winter not so much at Zion. I'd recommend them for popular campgrounds in Yosemite, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon during busier times. There may be other campgrounds in these parks available.
I did the Oregon Coast last summer without reservations. It worked because I stopped early in the afternoon, and that I have a small class C which fit into leftover spots. Umpqua Lighthouse an example (last site available just fit my 24'). Other times I stayed at well located but not first tier RV parks. Oceanside RV park Gold Beach OR. comes to mind-and had plenty of spots on summer afternoon-and a fine stay.
Enroute through the big country, I usually don't have reservations and have not needed them. I usually plan my stop around lunchtime and try to stop in mid afternoon.
I did the Oregon Coast last summer without reservations. It worked because I stopped early in the afternoon, and that I have a small class C which fit into leftover spots. Umpqua Lighthouse an example (last site available just fit my 24'). Other times I stayed at well located but not first tier RV parks. Oceanside RV park Gold Beach OR. comes to mind-and had plenty of spots on summer afternoon-and a fine stay.
Enroute through the big country, I usually don't have reservations and have not needed them. I usually plan my stop around lunchtime and try to stop in mid afternoon.
