I was hoping to get some help on a couple of questions regarding yellowstone in a hybrid. I saw and have read the bear topic but did not see specifically how everyone handled their food storage / cooking while there. How do you handle the food situation? We are driving up from Texas to Yellowstone and are wondering if it is OK to use the refrigerator on the way up? I assume we would have to empty it out when arriving to yellowstone campground? What about showers? Any opinion on taking showers in the camper while there as long as supplies were put away in TV after? Thanks, Ryan

Fishing Bridge is the only campground at Yellowstone that requires a full hard sided camper. Unless you're going way in the back country (via hiking), I wouldn't worry about the food storage (well, a bit of common sense is needed).BTW, if you want bear spray, buy it from Amazon. It's a lot cheaper than at the park!

At Yellowstone, they'll inform you about bear activity upon your arrival.You probably won't have to empty your fridge. There will be bear lockers available if you need them. Showers are fine.Don't worry about bear spray.WoodGlue

I like to base camp at Canyon Village. Centrally located on the east side of the figure 8 road system. Campsites in wooded area. Shower tickets come with the campsite. There are 4 different eating facilities in the amenities area.

there are people who tent camp in yellowstone, so don't worry overmuch about using a hybrid. don't leave fresh food sitting out. keeping it in a sealed cooler or icebox should be fine. the ranger or camp host will come around and warn you if there is a bear in the area. they're pretty good about that.

DW and I went to Yellowstone a few years ago. We were told to empty fridge at night, put food into cooler inside vehicle. Put all other food and anything that smells, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, etc. into bear boxes. Some campsites had their own bear box and others had community bear boxes. Shower house was clean and cheap so we used it. We tried to make our meal menus to be cooked on the grill to avoid odors in the camper. The Rangers patrol campgrounds very regularly and they will stop and say something if you leave a cooler out unattended. We spent 7 days there and never saw one bear, in the campground or out in the park. Had a great time. Just follow the rules they tell you and you will have a great time. Enjoy. By the way, we had a pop up at the time.

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TexasShadow
Explorer II
Jan 19, 2014
there are people who tent camp in yellowstone, so don't worry overmuch about using a hybrid. don't leave fresh food sitting out. keeping it in a sealed cooler or icebox should be fine. the ranger or camp host will come around and warn you if there is a bear in the area. they're pretty good about that.
DougE
Explorer
Jan 19, 2014
I like to base camp at Canyon Village. Centrally located on the east side of the figure 8 road system. Campsites in wooded area. Shower tickets come with the campsite. There are 4 different eating facilities in the amenities area.
WoodGlue
Explorer
Jan 19, 2014
At Yellowstone, they'll inform you about bear activity upon your arrival.

You probably won't have to empty your fridge. There will be bear lockers available if you need them. Showers are fine.

Don't worry about bear spray.

WoodGlue
mbutts
Explorer
Jan 19, 2014
Fishing Bridge is the only campground at Yellowstone that requires a full hard sided camper. Unless you're going way in the back country (via hiking), I wouldn't worry about the food storage (well, a bit of common sense is needed).

BTW, if you want bear spray, buy it from Amazon. It's a lot cheaper than at the park!

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