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SantaFeStu
Explorer
Oct 13, 2020

Wooded Campgrounds for TTs

I am about to purchase a 29 foot TT (33 foot back to hitch) and ask for advise about finding wooded overnight parks, with or without amenities, near sites of interest that accommodate overall lengths (TT + tow vehicle) of 53 feet. Grew up camping in the US in a pop-up and enjoyed both National and State parks, but it seems very few of these accept TT/tow vehicle lengths > 35 feet. Looking to mostly tour from the Mid-West throughout the West. Resources and/or specific recommendations welcome. Thanks for any ideas or recommendations.
  • doxiemom11's avatar
    doxiemom11
    Explorer II
    Oct 16, 2020
    try rvparky,com and just plug in the city/state you want and how many miles out from there you are willing to stay. There are plenty of parks both public and private that are wooded.
  • Sjm9911's avatar
    Sjm9911
    Explorer
    Oct 14, 2020
    You should be fine. Granted , it might take a bit to back in but you will fit as stated above. You probably will have to disconect the TT, but if your planning on sightseeing anyway, you were going to do that. My TT when expanded is roughly 32 feet. It fits in most sights by me in the north east. Im sure qhere you are is similer.
  • SantaFeStu's avatar
    SantaFeStu
    Explorer
    Oct 13, 2020
    Thank you Lwiddis, jdc1, GordonThree, Edd505, and DrewE for your guidance. Really appreciate your thoughts.
    Stu
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer II
    Oct 13, 2020
    Typically you don't need the site to accommodate the full length of the trailer and the tow vehicle--just the length of the trailer, with the tow vehicle parked beside it. Yes, you do have to unhook the trailer to do this. I don't think it would be too much of an issue finding sites that are suitable for that.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Oct 13, 2020
    Lots of California State Parks are 35 or more feet for trailers.

    Anza-Borrego Desert SP 35 Feet
    Bolsa Chica SB 40 Feet
    Brannan Island SRA 36 Feet
    Carpinteria SB 35 Feet
    Crystal Cove SP 35 Feet
    Doheny SB 35 Feet
    El Capitán SB 42 Feet
    Emma Wood SB 45 Feet
    Half Moon Bay SB 40 Feet
    Hearst San Simeon SP 35 Feet
    Hendy Woods SP 35 Feet
    MacKerricher SP 35 Feet
    Millerton Lake SRA 36 Feet
    Morro Bay SP 35 Feet
    New Brighton SB 36 Feet
    Oceano Dunes SVRA 40 Feet
    Salton Sea SRA 35 Feet
    San Elijo SB 35 Feet
    Seacliff SB 36 Feet
    Silver Strand SB 40 Feet
    South Carlsbad SB 35 Feet
    Van Damme SP 35 Feet
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Oct 13, 2020
    Plenty of wooded state parks here in Michigan with room for big rigs if you're good at driving / parking you rig. The sites are large but it can take some impressive skills to get a long rig to fit.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Oct 13, 2020
    22' rule is because of the tree root systems. A ranger up in Big Sur clued me in on that. Just about every NP and state park in California would say no to 33'. Most private campgrounds (parking lots) allow up to 50' rigs. Yosemite is good for just about anything made.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Oct 13, 2020
    I believe this chart accurate for National Parks...

    https://www.parks.ca.gov/RVlength
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Oct 13, 2020
    Google California State Parks trailer/RV limits. Many accept 35+.

    https://www.parks.ca.gov/RVlength

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