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Will be traveling from Rapid City, SD to visit Yellowstone Nat'l Park around mid July. Can anyone give advice on where to camp and activities to not miss?
Thanks
Arthur Block
2002 Intrigur #11332
1999 Chev Metro Toad
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From an old native Westerner; if you are near to Yellowstone, be sure to stop for a day or so in Jackson, Wyoming. Be sure to see the Bar J Wranglers in Jackson. Just ask some locals, it's the best entertainment in the area. There's an KOA right outside of town near the Bar J Ranch. Also there is a nice RV park right in town. It's a bit high priced like most things you will buy in Jackson, but well worth the trip.
On your way from Jackson into the park, there are several campgrounds around Colter Bay, etc. Last year the place has been so dry that the lakes are nearly dried up. Hopefully we will have some water this winter. The best campground for big rigs inside the park is at Fishing Bridge. It has lots of spaces and pull-thru's. You can stay ther and cruise around the park in your toad. We've done a couple of times over the past few years.
One other word of caution, there is almost always construction in Wyoming in the middle of the summer. Once I had to do 10 miles of construction muck that took a good long time to get the rigs cleaned up. You may want to call the State highway info to see about a good route.
Larry
Intrigue
10762
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Park around mid July. Can anyone give advice on where to camp and activities to not miss?
I'll send you a couple of things from my archives offline.
Dick (& Geri) Campagna
'98 36' Intrigue #10571
Mfd: 11/97
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Thanks Dick & Larry for the good information re Yellowstone
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For "Yellowstone" sight seeing....the only place Id stay is in the town of West Yellowstone at the Grizzly RV Park. The campground itself is about 3 block from the west entrance of the park. Its not the cheapest campground you'll ever fine...but definately the BEST in the area. Its a full service place with SAT Tv...etc..etc. If you wish more "nature" just north on US 191 3 miles is "Bakers Hole CG" a National Forest camping with water available ( but not AT the sight...take a LONG hose) but they do have electric...even 50 amp service on SOME sites....at $17.50 a night.
In the Grand Teton area you have Coulter Bay at the north end...and the Virginian IN the town of Jackson ( behind the Virginian motel).
Its a "full service" camping "area"...but its...*shoulder shrug* more of a spot to stay instead of "camping".
If its a "requiremtn" to stay INSIDE Yellowstone, Fishing Bridge is the only one that will be able to really accomodate you. The others have EXTREMLY small spaces and no hookups...but even Fishing Bridge to me is debateable. I know I wont stay there. Ive seen 39 ft fifth wheels with the truck attached and 1/2 the truck is in the "roadway"...no way to get passed them at all.
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ART:
We visited there this past summer.
We were esp. impressed by CrazyHorse and the scenic drives in the Custer area.
Yellowstone is huge in size. There are 2 large loops to drive ...each is 100+ miles to drive in your toad.
We stayed in West Yellowstone at the Yellowstone Grizzley RV Cmpgrd. for approx. $40.00/nite. Is Big Rig friendly, is a new cmpgrd.,paved sites, free cappachino, park is super clean, has friendly helpful staff, etc....a very pleasant, convenient place to stay.
Check the active Eagle's nest at the 6 mile mark as you enter Yellowstone's west entrance.
We stayed at Colter Bay Village cmpgrd in Teton NP, also for $40.00. It's an old, dusty cmpgrd, no cable TV ( tree cover affects satellite) if thats impt. to you. Teton, however, had VG evening ranger presentations.
In the past we've stayed at both Fishing Bridge and Colter Bay. One look at Fishing Br
idge vs Grizzley Pk. will convince you where to stay.
Grizzley was recommended along with the comment, "when you drive in a loop, the distance you drive is the same". With Golden Age Pass there's no advantage
of staying inside the park.
The Mountain Directory cautions STEEP PASSES on Hiwys #212, 14, 16, and 20.
We drove Eastward from Tetons on #26/287 (designated as scenic highway) to Riverton. Took #20/26 to Casper; then #87 to #387 up to Gillette, Wy., all easy, comfortable driving. Casper is teeming with wild antelope.
Don, 2000 Allure
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I would appreciate your input on buying a country coach product I currently own a 2000 Mountain Aire made by Newmar. I am looking to upgrade to the Affinity or Magna model. Please give any advice, I am open to all ideas. Thanks Joe
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Joe,
That's a pretty open-ended request. They are both fine coaches. It is a matter of what you want/need in a coach. Go to the dealer with a list of "must haves" and "would like to haves". If the Magna fills the bill, there you go. If not, move up to the Affinity. Only you know which features are most important to you.
Good luck
Bill Harris
03 Allure 1st Ave 30912
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