Yellowstone, Fishing Bridge RV park?

[acritzer]

Does anyone have experience camping here? We are trying to book our summer trip and the guidelines for size have me a bit nervous.
They seem to be very particular about the type of site you should book. They have 30, 35 and 40' sites. Already most dates in June are booked for the 35 and 40.

We have a Cougar 29BHS. Exterior length is listed at 32'. Common sense tells me we could do a 30' site, but the gentleman I talked with on the phone today made me hesitant...stating that if we're even a little over they'd make us leave.

Anyone have first hand knowledge on this?

Thanks

[Horsedoc]

"I agree totally. The assets of the park are vastly under-developed. Think of the potential for not just some mega RV parks but for vast Hydroelectric and Geothermal energy projects. There is enough potential energy in those systems for the neighboring states to completely wean themselves from fossil fuel power plants.
There is a tremendous amount of water in the Yellowstone ecosystem and the west continually suffers from drought. Piping all that water to where it is needed would be of great benefit. Also, there are areas directly adjacent to the park that teem with mineral mining. Gold, Platinum and other precious metals likely abound in the Yellowstone back country. They belong to the people of America. Allowing those scarce resources to go to unused is criminal.
And why stop at RV parks? There is also a shortage of lodging in the park. A few high rise hotels could quickly be filled. Imagine the view, gazing at Old Faithful backlit by a Giant red Marriott sign...beautiful!.
But why RV parks at all? Develop dispersed camping sites with full hookups instead. The park has nearly two million undeveloped acres. Finding some beautiful areas to put in a couple of sites would be easy. It would add so much to everyone's Yellowstone experience. I mean, who wouldn't want to climb a ridge or round a bend in the trail and come upon a camper with their laundry flapping in the breeze?
Our national parks are one of America's last vestiges of prime undeveloped land. What a waste. "

LOL!!!! Don't bite your tongue while you have it stuck in your cheek. Goog job!

[bgum]

If the mosquitos would leave there would be a lot more space.

[kohldad]

Fishing Bridge full hookup area is the only campground that I always recommend get a site as big or bigger than your RV length. The TV usually has to park next to the rig.

It is a very tight indeed and done actually for a reason. By keeping everything tight, it was easier to run and maintain the hoookups. They also don't want folks coming and staying IN the RV all day long and a study was done that the less amenities, the more folks stay outside to enjoy nature.

Just be thankful because Fishing Bridge is one of the few full hookup campgrounds in a National Park.

[westernrvparkow]

Boxer Lovers wrote:
Ironic that Yellowstone is famous for its vast open spaces but in their main full hook up camping area takes a shoe horn to accommodate a RV. Tell me the park couldn't build and fill up another decent campground with hook ups.

I agree totally. The assets of the park are vastly under-developed. Think of the potential for not just some mega RV parks but for vast Hydroelectric and Geothermal energy projects. There is enough potential energy in those systems for the neighboring states to completely wean themselves from fossil fuel power plants.
There is a tremendous amount of water in the Yellowstone ecosystem and the west continually suffers from drought. Piping all that water to where it is needed would be of great benefit. Also, there are areas directly adjacent to the park that teem with mineral mining. Gold, Platinum and other precious metals likely abound in the Yellowstone back country. They belong to the people of America. Allowing those scarce resources to go to unused is criminal.
And why stop at RV parks? There is also a shortage of lodging in the park. A few high rise hotels could quickly be filled. Imagine the view, gazing at Old Faithful backlit by a Giant red Marriott sign...beautiful!.
But why RV parks at all? Develop dispersed camping sites with full hookups instead. The park has nearly two million undeveloped acres. Finding some beautiful areas to put in a couple of sites would be easy. It would add so much to everyone's Yellowstone experience. I mean, who wouldn't want to climb a ridge or round a bend in the trail and come upon a camper with their laundry flapping in the breeze?
Our national parks are one of America's last vestiges of prime undeveloped land. What a waste.

[Boxer_Lovers]

Ironic that Yellowstone is famous for its vast open spaces but in their main full hook up camping area takes a shoe horn to accommodate a RV. Tell me the park couldn't build and fill up another decent campground with hook ups.

[2gypsies1]

Here are some photos of Fishing Bridge. Use the arrow on the picture to move from pic to pic.

You will be parking your vehicle on the side of your RV. There will be someone parked behind you. You won't have any issues if you keep all your tires on the site. Nothing can be extended into the roadway because the roads are very narrow.

https://www.yellowstoneparknet.com/park_campgrounds/fishing_bridge_campground.php

[evanrem]

Fishing bridge is tight. I would go bigger to make sure you fit not smaller. You might and probably would fit but I would hate to have that looming over my head.

[Durb]

I always tell the truth as to the length of my gear but with Fishing Bridge I would go with the 35' site. My 5er is 31' and we had no place to park the truck. I had to drive a little ways against the flow and park head first under my bedroom slide. As far as just backing up further, nope. One morning I woke up and thought I was in the Sonoran Desert as the Cruise America mural behind me was so close to my rear window.

As the check in lady called it - Walmart with hook-ups. Don't be dissuaded though as you won't be there much and will be enjoying the park instead.

[dodge_guy]

I took a 40 foot site for my 35 foot trailer. I do agree that a foot or 2 shouldn't make a difference, hen again I haven't been there. I know when I booked a spot at Munising Tourist Park Campground in Munising MI. they only had a 30 foot site so I took that. Turns out I could've put a 45ft DP in that spot! It's all dependent on how a particular site is laid out.

I'll be there the end of July!

[bgum]

Book a 35 as the back of your s will in some cases nearly touch the back of theirs.

[acritzer]

Two Hands wrote:
I think you will be okay in the 30' site. But, if it makes you feel better than take the 35' site. You won't be able to put your tow vehicle next to your rv, but there are plenty of nearby parking spots for it. We have stayed at Fishing Bridge several times and no one ever measured our motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer.

The descriptions state that it'll fit the trailer at the listed length but also a separate TV too.
Also...I can't imagine a site where I couldn't just push back a little more? It's not like the tires are at the very back end of the trailer.

[outdoorlovers]

When we were at Fishing Bridge, one of the RVs was too long for the site. It was difficult for others RVs to get around it. I don't know how it was resolved, but a lot of people were involved with a lot of grumbling.

[Two_Hands]

I think you will be okay in the 30' site. But, if it makes you feel better than take the 35' site. You won't be able to put your tow vehicle next to your rv, but there are plenty of nearby parking spots for it. We have stayed at Fishing Bridge several times and no one ever measured our motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer.

[goldsp8]

Been a few years but I would think you are ok to put a 32' into a 30' site. I know we hung our 5th wheel over the end of the pad some. Sites are close but you are in the middle of the park. I would make my reservation.

[agesilaus]

Things like this vary from year to year as the people working there change. Last time I was there the staff didn't seem to care as long as you weren't blocking a road. One the other hand once at Lassen one time the CG host came and complained about us running a generator during generator hours. Turned out there was a very unreasonable woman camping in one of the sites that wanted total silence. So most of the time they are great but being people not all of them are.

One thing we take into consideration is that our 5ver is 34 ft long but only 29 ft of that is on the ground the rest is overhang. And you can park so your vehicle is under that overhang. Trailers on the other hand are all on the ground.