[A/S] Re: Planning a trip to Yellowstone?

[Jim Redelfs <jim.redelfs@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Have any suggestions on websites or other planning
> resources for a trip to Yellowstone?

http://www.nps.gov/yell/home.htm

> What about trailer lengths?

Particular LONG lashups will have significantly fewer choices than those
with shorter rigs.

> Will a 32' trailer be too long for many
> of the in-park campgrounds?

Not necessarily.  When we camped at Norris, we were assigned a PULL-THRU!
Not bad for a station wagon and pop-up camper (back then).  This particular
site would accomodate a long trailer & tow vehicle.

I suspect (but don't KNOW) that most in-park campgrounds have at least a FEW
big rig sites.

Remember:  Many federal campgrounds were created when a 25-ft [whatever] was
LONG.

Speaking of long rigs...

While camped at Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park, Colorado), I
derived not a little entertainment from watching a complete NEWBIE attempt
to back his BRAND NEW ~30ft Airstream into a too small site.

A bunch of kids piled out of the new Suburban and, except for one that
appeared to be 15 or 16, they scattered like the wind.  The kid "spotted"
for the driver and made nary a peep as the man backed the Airstream into the
site post.  When it appeared that the kid wasn't doing his job, I hollered
LOUDLY and the driver stopped.

He caved-in a rear quarter panel on the new Airstream, but not terribly so.
After a couple more attempts, they surrendered and moved on.

Your best bet is to contact the Yellowstone Park directly and ask.  I'm sure
the reservation droids (no doubt in a boiler room operation in Pakistan)
would be of little help with such a requirement as specific as trailer and
truck length.

Still, I would give it a try.  Camping *IN* the park is just incredible.

Good luck!
              :)
JR