68 days, 7300 miles, 18 states - STAY FLEXIBLE

[ajg617]

I want to go back to Yellowstone too. 10 days and feel like we barely scratched the surface. Also had to cut a big leg off that trip due to a neice getting married ( I was her florist) so we missed the Tetons, Colorado and Utah. That could be the next one and maybe add going into Canada to see Jasper and the surrounding area.

You definately met the RV challenges this trip but over all from our vantage point you handled it well . Don't let that experience stop you, things happen from time to time when you RV..frustrating , yes but just keep going and enjoy the trip once it's done

I think the key to Yellowstone is you need to stay in the park - centrally maybe Fishing Bridge but I'm not sure if we fit and we aren't set up for non-electric any length of time. The drive time into Yellowstone (in addition to the 140 miles of Loop) takes a lot of time - especially with entrance traffic. DW mentioned Utah also.

One reason we loved the South Dakota state parks - fill the fresh water tank and we were good for 10-12 days or so.

 

[Hoopy Frood]

Almost anything will fit at Fishing Bridge. We stayed there with a 39' toyhauler. In fact I believe it's the only place in the park that can accommodate the very large trailers.

 

[Gold Country Livin']

I think the key to Yellowstone is you need to stay in the park - centrally maybe Fishing Bridge but I'm not sure if we fit and we aren't set up for non-electric any length of time. The drive time into Yellowstone (in addition to the 140 miles of Loop) takes a lot of time - especially with entrance traffic. DW mentioned Utah also.

One reason we loved the South Dakota state parks - fill the fresh water tank and we were good for 10-12 days or so.

We stayed at Fishing Bridge last year in Sept after Labor Day. There was a huge expansion at the park which was delayed due to Covid by a year or more. The new section in the rear is made for big rigs, concrete pads, 50 amp and many drive throughs. We did a full week there and this is the most central location in the park. That's why we chose it. I seem to remember that the expansion was like 100-150 more spaces. There are few trees and the feel is quite different than the old section but extremely roomy. As a base location, it worked quite well. Even after Labor Day, traffic and people numbers were heavy. There was also still road construction then as they tried to finish up some projects before winter.