AuntEthel wrote:
I know this is better suited for the National Parks forum, but since I have been on this forum and have become familiar with you all, I thought I would start here.
Us Chicago folk are heading west, Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and anyplace else in between. This will be our first trip west and our second trip with our camper. I checked the rvreview site and found 11 campgrounds located in Yellowstone. Do you have a preference? I know reservations are tough but we are flexible during the month of July. I am going to try Colter Bay or Lizard creek for the tetons, but not sure about Yellowstone.
I noticed many people said they used a generator. Do you recommend one?
Again, we're rookies! :)
first, Fishing Bridge bans soft-sided campers but they are fine in all the other YNP campgrounds. but you can "turtle" in your hybrid and that will let you stay at Fishing Bridge.
July is the highest attendance month of the year, so be prepared to be frustrated in finding a campsite, since you don't have reservations. personally, i wouldn't go in July without a reservation.
you might be able to get a site outside the park.
we like Madison for the west side of the loop and Canyon for the other side. Bridge Bay would be fine for the east side.
since i recommend staying at least 7 days, a generator is going to be necessary, unless you have solar. having a two batteries setup is a good idea, unless you have the generator.
since it always gets cool/cold overnite, you're going to need the furnace and that will suck a battery dry in a nite or two.
