Hi all, family and I are going to be traveling that way this summer, never been to Yellowstone before. I'm wondering if it is possible to pull an RV through the park up US 89. We're going to be going north from Salt Lake City, back to Canada, and want to know if there are any restrictions, or even if it's a good idea (congestion). I don't mind steep hills and/or going slow if I have to - I'd enjoy the scenery. I just don't want to plan my route and then find that there are vehicle restrictions in place.
I tow a 36' 5er with a one ton truck.
Any other comments/suggestions are welcome.
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The parks allow up to 72' total on the roads. Might be slow going in places.
We went from West Yellowstone to the South Entrance and Grand Teton NP with our 35' Cameo, no problem.
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DougCP wrote: You could contact Yellowstone NP, by phone or e-mail. Ask about any
restrictions, on US 89. During summer Yellowstone gets pretty crowded.
You could leave your 5er outside the park, see the park in your truck.
RV sites often get all filled. Finding a spot in the park itself,
for your large RV, is yet another problem you may have. If you plan
to stay in the park. Otherwise I would consider, using I-15, then
enter the park on the west side. After finding a RV site, west of the
park. On the other hand, you do see large RVs in the park. But, some
people park and then take a guided tour. At least, that was happening
a while ago, when I last at Yellowstone.
Nice drive and would be enjoyable based on the scenery in the parks. Might have some traffic based on when you are going, but if you are not in a rush, well worth it! There are many large RV/trailers that make there way through the park, so your size is not an issue.
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You could contact Yellowstone NP, by phone or e-mail. Ask about any
restrictions, on US 89. During summer Yellowstone gets pretty crowded.
You could leave your 5er outside the park, see the park in your truck.
RV sites often get all filled. Finding a spot in the park itself,
for your large RV, is yet another problem you may have. If you plan
to stay in the park. Otherwise I would consider, using I-15, then
enter the park on the west side. After finding a RV site, west of the
park. On the other hand, you do see large RVs in the park. But, some
people park and then take a guided tour. At least, that was happening
a while ago, when I last at Yellowstone.
If you're going through the Grand Tetons into the south entrance of Yellowstone, I would reco a night or two enjoying that park and staying with no hookups at Gros Ventre campground just north of Jackson. This campground is less frequented than others in the area. Has a decent pricetag too!
OK, one point to make clear. The main roads would be OK, many of the side roads, like to the smaller, less visited sights, are NOT. These roads are clearly marked, but you ignore the signs at peril.
I once watched a truck and fiver, about your size, ignore the signs have have to back up about a half-mile, around two corners.
Another time I watched a tall class A wipe their roof clean, when they ignored the "No motor coaches, trailers, RVs" sign.
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