Jackson WY and Yellowstone Camping in August

[bill.morrison]

Thanks! The Virginian looks good. I'll call tomorrow to see if they have space.

bill

[bill.morrison]

I'm glad to see so many recommendations for Grizzly. We've booked a stay there in July. Also at Coulter Bay in Grand Tetons. We're also going to stay in the park (not Fishing Bridge, however).

How early did you make your reservation? We found no vacancies for our 337.

Thanks! Bill

[bill.morrison]

Our favorite park in West Yellowstone is Grizzly RV park. It's pricey, but very well run and provides great access to the park and the town. Several restaurants and shops are within walking distance. Here's a link:

https://grizzlyrv.com/

Jim

Thanks, Jim. We'll check it out for availability.

Bill

[orbiker]

I realize not everyone likes forest camping but....We camped outside of West Yellowstone in Rainbow Point National forest Campground that had ele on the sites. We stayed for 10 days and really enjoyed that whole area. It's about 10 miles north of West Yellowstone.

Marcy & Gary

How big are the spots?
A 42 ft Momentum is not the easiest thing to find a forest service camp spot for.

[WhittleBurner]

Marcy & Gary

How big are the spots?
A 42 ft Momentum is not the easiest thing to find a forest service camp spot for.

I don't recall exactly but I'm thinking the outer edge had some pretty deep sites. You can find out for sure by going part way through the reservation process on rec.gov. They do give lot sizes, often the sites are a bit deeper than what is listed. Another thing I just remembered is we had to go dump at Grizzly, there is no dump there! But I wouldn't hesitate to go back if we went that way again.

[livinthelife]

How early did you make your reservation? We found no vacancies for our 337.

Thanks! Bill

Made our reservation over a month ago. One thing I'll point out - this year August is "selling out" due to the eclipse that's going to be visible during that time in that area.

Also, maybe has to do with RV length? We've got the littlest 5th wheel GD has (30').

[Joeyp59]

My wife and I are planning a 3 week trip in August and want to spend a week around Jackson and Yellowstone, but we are finding the campgrounds are already pretty booked. We find a few vacancies, but all inside Yellowstone are full.

Any recommendation for Jackson WY area and West Yellowstone?

Also planning a downward loop through Utah. I hope we don't encounter the same there!

Thanks all!

bill

Did you check out Gros Ventre near Jackson? It is a large CG and we stayed there a few years ago.

[bill.morrison]

I haven't, but it looks beautiful. I worry a bit about the first come, first serve in an area this popular, so I made a reservation at The Virginian today. I prefer the forested NFS/NPS campgrounds to most RV parks, so I'll drive into Gros Ventre and check availability when we are there. Thanks!


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[goldsp8]

Did you try Flagg Ranch at Headwaters Lodge? It is about 1/2 between Jackson Hole and Yellowstone. We stayed there two years ago and would stay again. As was said above, Colter Bay RV Village is my first choice but is tough to get into. The NFS part of Colter Bay should have openings if you can dry camp.

[TucsonJim]

Did you try Flagg Ranch at Headwaters Lodge? It is about 1/2 between Jackson Hole and Yellowstone. We stayed there two years ago and would stay again. As was said above, Colter Bay RV Village is my first choice but is tough to get into. The NFS part of Colter Bay should have openings if you can dry camp.

We really liked the remoteness of Flagg Ranch. That is some beautiful country.

Jim