What's the max length limits for TT's if I want to still get into state parks and are there more restrictive length limits for TT's for private parks then public?I'm sure it doesn't make much difference for "off the grid" camping with TT's but I've been hearing rumors of length limits for public and state areas?just thought I'd ask before I buy too long of one.

Many state parks are older built at a time when large RVs were 25 feet long. Add in lots of trees crowding the roads and you get restrictions.

Here is California’s limits....https://www.parks.ca.gov/RVlength

We have a 32' Motor home and always trail our toad. It is true, many state parks have shorter sites, and often they contain roads that are more narrow and thus make it harder to maneuver. Having said that, we generally are able to find a site large enough for us to use throughout the East Coast, from Maine to Florida. ONe good way to check is to use either Reserve America or go to the state park's site directly. Most have sites' sizes listed and max RV size allowed per site. Don't be fooled with a pull thru site. Some of them are actually 1/2 circles and are actually less useful for a longer rig than one that goes straight through. I think if you stick to something our size or less you should usually be able to fit. They fill up very quickly in the busy times, however - so be aware that reservations during those times can be really hard to come by if you don't do it well in advance. In our experience, privately owned campgrounds generally are built to accommodate most sized rigs. The restrictions sometimes come from type of rig (some are Class A only), by age (seniors only), age of RV (some do not allow any more than 10 years old) or by breed of dog a camper may have. Size restrictions usually come only from the size of the sites that are available.

Every park in which I've ever stayed, whether private or public, has different limits as befits their varied topography. They don't stamp out camp sites using a mold or die, they carve them out as fits the location, and what's more, it's perfectly legal to do that. Thus there is no answer to the question. Whatever rig you get will be too long for some sites and some campgrounds.My TT is 21 feet, a length most here would classify as a shortie. And I recall staying one night in a KOA that squeezed me into the only available site, which was officially listed as 20 feet or shorter. I had to park my TV out in the parking lot after backing in to where my trailer was up against this fence at the back, and my hitch was right at the edge of the access road. Well, ok, it hung out about 6 inches.I volunteer at an NFS campground most of which was built in the 1930s. One section is limited to a max of 28 feet, due to the access roads. In that section, there are sites that could accommodate 65 footers easily, if you could get one in there. There are also sites that can accommodate only a car-length, call it 15 feet.YMMV.

We went from an 18 foot travel trailer, to a 31 foot, to a 35 foot, and am still camping at the same State Parks we tent camped in. The only difference is, we have to select our sites by length when we make reservations. In private parks, we've NEVER had a problem getting a spot, at any KOA, any GoodSam, or any Mom-and-pop campground, anywhere. Check the reservation sites for the state park you are considering. The length of the sites should be indicated. When selecting a site, use the true length of your camper, bumper to hitch, or bumper to bumper. Now, you may not get that spot that's covered with a 100 percent canopy of trees right along the water's edge, but that's the trade off for a larger RV. But, we've never been to a campground anywhere that had too short of sites. We've been turned away because there was no room and no reservations possible, but not because of trailer size.Wisconsin has some really nice campsites, but sometimes navigating through the park can be an interesting experience though. And we were at a couple State Parks in South Carolina that had really nice campsites, but navigating the turns to get there was ... well ... "interesting"! But I chocked that up to experience, and it gave me an opportunity to increase my towing skills! :E Which it did!

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SoundGuy
Explorer
Apr 26, 2018
DutchmenSport wrote:
We went from an 18 foot travel trailer, to a 31 foot, to a 35 foot, and am still camping at the same State Parks we tent camped in. The only difference is, we have to select our sites by length when we make reservations.

Ergo the reason many much prefer owning a shorter trailer as no reservations are needed. :B The longest trailer we've ever owned was our 24' K-Z Spree which measured 26' 9" coupler to bumper and in all the travels we did throughout many eastern US states with that trailer I never once had any difficulty getting on-site. However I concluded I likewise wouldn't have wanted anything longer and in fact would have preferred 25' as the maximum coupler to bumper length. As it is, our current trailer which measures 22' 6" coupler to bumper, is even better as I can place it on any site, meaning my need for reserving ahead of time is for all intents and purposes eliminated. :B I only now reserve if we're camping with friends / relatives and want to be nearby, otherwise I save the ressie fee and just show up ... because I can. :B This is especially helpful when we're traveling as it means we're not locked into being any particular place at any particular time. :B It's also helpful in that we no longer have to plan months ahead when we're camping but rather just go when the mood strikes us. :B For many of us, shorter is a significantly better choice. :B
GrandpaKip
Explorer II
Apr 26, 2018
As discussed in another thread, fitting in a popular campground may require making reservations a year ahead. A lot also depends on length of stay.
For the state campgrounds we go to every year in S.C., the longer you wait and the longer your camper, the less likely you are to get a spot.
That said, you still should get the camper that fits you and your family.
Deuce222
Explorer
Apr 27, 2018
thanks for all the input
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Apr 27, 2018
We stay most often in State Parks in Calif. Never had a problem with our 35 ft TT. I think there is a very small number of State Parks that cannot accommodate us so we cross them off our list.

One problem you can run into however is a limited number of spaces for the longer rigs. For instance, a State Park might have 100 sites but only 15 that can accommodate the bigger rigs.
wrenchbender
Explorer
Apr 29, 2018
It has been my experience 25ft loa is the comfort limit.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
May 05, 2018
wrenchbender wrote:
It has been my experience 25ft loa is the comfort limit.

25 ft will get you in anywhere!!
atreis
Explorer
May 06, 2018
Really depends on the state. Most in IN and OH have sites big enough to accommodate very large trailers. Some in NJ tend to have smaller sites with twisty access roads with trees next to the road, making them more difficult. It really varies.

25 feet will work just about anywhere though.
OleManOleCan
Explorer
Feb 02, 2019
GrandpaKip wrote:
As discussed in another thread, fitting in a popular campground may require making reservations a year ahead. A lot also depends on length of stay.
For the state campgrounds we go to every year in S.C., the longer you wait and the longer your camper, the less likely you are to get a spot.
That said, you still should get the camper that fits you and your family.

Some State Parks like TOPSAIL HILL STATE PARK, in Santa Rosa, Fl.
Begin taking reservations after the first of the year. They fill up fast.
By April you get what's left. Not great spots.
I visited there one year, reserved my preference of campsites after the first of the year. By May their openings are the occasional cancellation.

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