Yellowstone is the absolute best place on the planet I have been, can't believe I waited nearly 50 years to get there. But going INTO Yellowstone with the camper, NO. If you are going to Yellowstone, you want to be there for days, so park your camper at a campground that is appropriate for the size of your camper and then take only your truck into the park. I stayed at the KOA on the west side, I was minutes from the entrance and it was AMAZING!
Thanks for the video we plan on doing boondocking when we retire in September. I do love my Predator 3500 with 400 watts solar and 200 amp hrs of lithium batteries and 2000 watt inverter. I was thinking we would need more, but you just showed me we don’t.
Ok if u have a stealth or small van camper..ok if you have a truck camper..but any b+, c or A. Or are towing one definitely park outside at a campgrounds. 15- 40 minutes away campgrounds even cheaper. Drive in or go in a small group tour for 1st time. Want an experience inside... Camp at pebble creek in a tent if its back open. Or right outside either north entrance
We took our first trip west in 2020...We still talk about it all the time...we went in the West Side and stayed out of the park, but I would go back in a heartbeat,..trip of a LIFETIME...
I took my son to Yellowstone this past July. It was beautiful but sooo crowded. We stayed outside the park so it was a ton of driving but Yellowstone was only a small part of our Montana trip. Loved it.
Seeing the kids in the back with the maps reminded me of my trips with my son when he was younger. I would always hand him a map and he would give me directions. Nowadays we rely on gps ( which probably isn't good because sometimes it sends us to strange places). I love your videos. Thank you for sharing with us.
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We have camped in Yellowstone every August for more than 20 years, most recently in a Winnebago Adventurer, 32 feet, towing a 4-door jeep. Make reservations a year in advance at Grant or Canyon. No problems getting great sites, it just takes some planning.
I grew up in the 70's before seatbelts were required, I remember traveling through Yellowstone in our Shasta Motorhome. My sister and I would lay on the bunk over the cab and look out the front window. Epic Times!!!
We drove our 27 foot Class A, no tow vehicle, to Yellowstone. I would get up early, let everybody sleep-in, and drive to the location. Once parked I would go back to sleep. We would get up at 8:00, shower, have breakfast, and explore that area for the day. You can't speed in the park as the maximum speed is only 45 MPH. It was so easy to do, with no traffic, and everyone had a great time.
We spent 9 nights in Rocky Mountain RV park in Gardiner,Mt in June. It is about a mile from the north gate. Elk in campground everyday. Fantastic experience
Yellowstone was set up a long time before super long rigs like yours became popular. Hell, even the rooms at Old Faithful Lodge are tiny. Quaint is the best way to describe it.
Now you know why I'm towing a pickup with a tall cap on it. I can leave my coach outside of the park and take my truck into the park and not have any parking or campsite issues. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me.
At 45 ft plus a car trailer, I don't even try to stay inside a National Park. Almost all National parks have a decent amount of private campgrounds nearby. There are also several that have BLM land or NFS areas close by. When traveling to National parks, we usually take a smaller car for sightseeing. Easier to find a spot to park.
I caught my first video of you and your family today. I love your attitudes. Your respectful children, the tones of your voices etc. I signed up to see more because of the above and more. Keep on traveling. I’m in my 70’s now, we still go in our motorhome yet we like you have all the memories we paved through out our lives going places. Hugs!
Yellowstone is my favorite! We visited it several years ago and were so awed! As we mingled with other visitors, we discovered that many of them were visiting from other countries. That pleasantly surprised me. We had not visited a park where so many foreigners were before!
We went during the pandemic. We stayed outside the park and had 5 glorious days to explore the park. We had a picnic dinner at Old Faithful with only about 25 other people.
We were in Yellowstone in early June: we have a 20FB, camped at Indian Creek: small site, dropped the camper, then drove all over the park to see everything. We’d park ‘beside’ the camper, to get our bumper out of the road: very glad to have a smaller camper for national parks. We can make most any site work.
There are several KOAs around Yellowstone. We stayed in one about 40 miles north of Yellowstone. For state and national parks, the rule of thumb is a motorhome 27’ or less. You should always check with the campground before you go.
Old Faithful is so cool to see when she comes sprouting out. Nice to see such a beautiful volcano like Old Faithful. And the crowds love it. I love it after seeing it with being on the journey with you. Thank you so much for taking me on the journey with you. Nathan you and Marissa do a great job of going on these journeys and making memories. Especially for your children. Love you both. Hope you enjoyed veterans Day weekend. Have a great week and see you soon.🇺🇸
About 2 months ago I was there for several days ( Yellowstone National Park ) with our 40' Class A . We had no problem even stayed at a Great location inside the park. Everything cost an arm and leg super high in price.
My hubby and I took our 35' Cree 5th wheel into Yellowstone. It worked, but we had limited availability of sites. Last year my grandson and I took my 21' Roadtrek in there. Absolutely WONDERFUL!
Hey, it was a pleasure running into and meeting your family recently at Dollywood! We went to Yellowstone last year and camped 10 days at Fishing Bridge in our 36’ fifth wheel. We came in the south entrance and left through the west entrance with no issues. North entrance was closed due to floods. We are going back in August 2024 for 14 days. I make reservations 12 months in advance the moment they open up on line. Got an 85’ site. Pricy but so worth it! Now to get 14 days in Grand Tetons when reservations open in January. Love Grand Tetons and Yellowstone!!! Best wishes on your travels!
I started watching your videos since your little girl had the (red / yellow ?) boots jumping in puddles and before you son was around. You helped us decide on getting an RV (24 foot class C) and just doing the stuff before situations change and we can't do it.. We have since done 99 44/100 % of the National Parks with the one this past summer to Alaska (from New York state). Great videos and content. Thanks for including us on your journey.
Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons are my favorite national park. We try to spend at least 3 weeks in that area every year pulling a 39' fifth wheel. Loved the video.
National park RV max limit is 35’, many sites are smaller than that, and some campground in Yellowstone have very small campgrounds. I heavily researched it before I bought my 35’ 5th wheel RV for full-time RV’ing because I plan on working in or near national parks! I do work in West Yellowstone during the summers, and get a free rv spot for my workamping. Knowing the rules of the national parks is very important before buying a RV;otherwise, you’ll have to find an RV park outside to stay.
Red Rock RV Park is the best place to stay in the area. Quiet, well managed, with beautiful views. Yellowstone isn’t the only attraction. We go every year and spend a month at Red Rock.
We return to Yellowstone every 5 years or so.. We’ve camped inside the park with no hookups, inside the park with full hookups (Fishing Bridge). The last few trips we’ve camped in West Yellowstone KOA. We book months ahead.
WE VISITED YELLOWSTONE IN SEPT 2022. OUR RESEARCH TOLD US OUR 30' 5TH WHEEL WAS GOING TO BE "IFFY" IN MANY CAMPGROUNDS. WE SETTLED ON A RV PARK IN WEST YELLOWSTONE, IDAHO. WE DROVE IN TO YELLOWSTONE EVERYDAY THERE. MY SENIOR LIFETIME PASS MADE ENTRY A BREEZE.
The crowds nowadays are unbelievable. I first visited Yellowstone in late September in the 80's. No kids around at all and the foreign tourists were about as numerous as Americans, not many at all. in the 2000's, came back with three van-loads of geology students in early summer. Busy, but manageable. 2010's came back and stayed outside the park but had no trouble visiting, getting into parking lots, restaurants, popular boardwalks, etc. I believe the Internet has created travel opportunities for mobile workers, and homeschooling options can now facilitate more "off-season" visits to the parks. Tread lightly, please! Yellowstone is a national treasure to preserve for the generations after us.
We are on our maiden voyage in our Brinkley 3610, we traveled a whole 40 miles from home to Flowermound, Texas. We are a ways from socks and sandals but I get it 😂. Great to know that Yellowstone is more of a day pass. There is a lot to figure out with this thing. One thing we did that I recommend for people is to rent pretty much what you are looking to buy. We rented a GD Reflection and took it on a 2,600 mile round trip from Dallas, TX to the Lake Powell (Pace, AZ) then onto the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. So So So much fun! That Ram sounds great in those over head shots the way!
5 entrances, don't forget NE Entrance to Cooke City, MT. Very nice area which also leads to Beartooth pass (not recommended for RV's). I live in the area, stay outside the park and day trip. Island Park, ID is the best place to set up base. It is 15-20 minutes from the West Gate, not as crazy at inside the park, not as busy as West Yellowstone.... PLUS, you are right next to the west side of the Grand Tetons! (West side is the best side!)
We took our 35 foot RV with our one ton long bed diesel pickup to Yellowstone this summer. We were able to camp at Fishing Bridge inside Yellowstone for a week. It was pricey but so convenient to be able to see the park. Love your videos❤
Yellowstone is beautiful. And staying in Jackson Hole is the best place to stay. And there’s a 3 day horseback dude ranch excursion company in Jackson Hole. Tents and cookouts and the whole cowboy 9 yards over the mountains and back country in the grand Tetons
Just went thru Yellowstone about 8 weeks ago going west to east with Solitude 310 with bike rack, so with full length F-450, real close to 65 feet. But stayed in Grizzly RV park outside west entrance, like you mentioned - expensive. Last time I was there was 15 years ago…still amazingly beautiful. Sure like more info on boon-docking outside south entrance. Wish could make the April solar eclipse trip, but need back surgery during that time…🙁
I been Yellowstone three times I worked at Yellowstone 1972 100th anniversary. it was a summer job and I had to go back to the high school to finish my senior year. i’ve camped twice outside of Yellowstone west Yellowstone. When kids were little. I rented a cabin before I had a trailer. Are used to have a 27 foot trailer and a 2002 Duramax pull my trailer piece of cake😊
We stayed at the Fishing Bridge sites with full hookups, and it was awesome! My backup was a campground in West Yellowstone, MT, but was fortunate we got in.
I’m surprised they let you in! I’ve been when they were turning large RV’s away, there was a long line and delays, and most of the delay was caused by RV’s turning around.
The east entrance road probably isn't a road I'd take a large trailer over. It's a pretty significant grade coming into the park. Fishing Bridge has pretty much been totally rebuilt over the last 6-8 years. It's nice to see the upgrades they've done. When I visited the park in 2015, part of Fishing Bridge was closed for the rebuild project. I stayed in Fishing Bridge in 2006 and a lot of the power pedestals wearing leaned over from getting hit my people not paying attention when they backed into the sites. The pavement was buckled from tree roots, and everything looked "old"
Did you know that there is a series of books called the Mystery in the .....smoky mountains or yellowstone n.p. or hilton head and many more. They have adventures in the area sharing facts and details really getting the kids excited for the parks or places you are going.
Nathan I wish we had more time to talk when we stopped at The Park that one night you'all were having dinner in the clubhouse and watching; what was it? Frozen?. We had just gotten back from Coulter Bay campground with our 40Ft Motorcoach. We snagged a 42ft spot there for 3 days -A Month Before!- as a Base Camp while we went explorin. We drove our rental car up to that first camp spot to check it out for a future trip, and explored the Teton NP day one. Day two; Just like you, we hit Old Faithful and the Prismatic Pool! But I think it took more than an hour to get up to Old Faithful from Coulter Bay RV Park. We went up for the Tetons, and Yellowstone was not on the agenda, But being so close and never been there we sacrificed a day to go up. I wanted to see Old Faithful (That's the very first thing you go see on your first trip to Yellowstone) And Geoff wanted to go to the Prismatic Pool. We did our two Yellowstone wish list items. Not Disappointed. We just have to go back again.. And again and again... Still, that trip was Memorable! And see: Your both a great example of "when there's a Will, there's a way" to give hope for your viewers with longer RV's to realize that they still can get into and see a National Park with a Big Rig and still have a great memorable time! You just have to research harder to find camp Sites that can accommodate a larger RV! Hey Viewers: Just Get Out There! Make it Happen!! There's Great Memories to be had!
You totally missed the very best entrance to YP: the Northeast entrance at Cooke City, MT. (that is if you go between Memorial Day and November 1st when it is not shut down). Cutest town. All the bears, moose, foxes, and bison are right there at the Lamar valley. The Beartooth highway and the Chief Joseph highway are easily just as, if not more, beautiful than the Million dollar highway. It is"advised" not to tow anything over 40 feet, but just like Ouray it is definitely doable. Workamped in Cooke and has great people.
Marissa/ Long time subscriber to y'all and FOS. Love your adventures and I can live vicariously through you and Nathan. Not an RV'er, never have been. I would be remiss if I didn't correct you on some geography though, soooo. There are two continental divides. One in the west in the Rockies and one in the east in the Appalachians where I live in NC and you in TN. If your raindrop falls on the east side of the Rockies as you stated it would eventually flow to the Mississippi river, not the Atlantic Ocean. Likewise if a raindrop falls on the west side of the Appalachians it also will flow to the Mississippi river. In order for that raindrop to flow to the Atlantic Ocean it must fall on the east side of the appalachians. Nowhere else. Hope this helps. Love y'all.
Been camping in Yellowstone for 34 years. You definitely don't want to tour the park with your trailer. Most parking lots prohibit trailers, motorhomes and buses. Get to your campground first. Then plan to spend several days, 3-5, if you really want to see more than just a few sights. There is so much to see. Getting in and out of the park there will be big lines if you can't stay in the park. But if you can make your reservations the prior year then you can save yourself the easier time to get in and out.
Oh my goodness! You have a son and y’all are still camping all these years. I used to watch every video and saw several of your campers along the way. I’ve been full timing for four year now. Happy camping.
I had no problem. I have a 30’ travel trailer with an 18’ truck. You are right, most campsites are too small for a trailer and truck. Most are fine for a truck camper, pop-up trailer, or motor home. You just have to do your research. Find the campsites that fit your rig. Plan ahead. Reservations fill up 6 months to a year out. You won’t just drive in and find a spot to fit. You can’t be spontaneous. If you don’t want to work ahead, sure this video is right. If you plan ahead and research, it isn’t a problem. I have camped in Yellowstone 5 times. The team from Long Long Honeymoon camp in Yellowstone. With a 50’ rig I have no problem.
we have a 33.5ft fifthwheel, and a ram 3500 crew cab long bed, we camped in yellowstone grant village with no real issues. we did have to book 6 months in advance to make sure we had a large enough site. It was very tight, but we fit :D
Planning ahead and reserving a spot in the new section of Fishing Bridge can easily accommodate something your size. I stayed there this summer and there were huge 5th wheels and Class A towing pick up trucks. And your get up early is the way to go!
When were the National Parks built? Yep, long before all the newer big rigs were built. Same with most of the state parks. Glad you all were able to see Old Faithful.
Great video y'all. Stayed at Red Rock RV park two years ago with my wife. Beautiful views of mountains surrounding Henry's Lake. If you head up that gravel road adjacent to the park toward the lake, it's all BLM land on the south shore with some of the best views of that lake.
We stayed at Fishing bridge and it was great. I worked at Lake Lodge and used to tell guests about Fishing Bridge and it was great to be able to stay there and be so close to my old home.😊
I put the Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks up there with the Grand Canyon. I enjoyed every second I was there and can't wait to go back. Simply amazing places!!
So, most National Parks have length restrictions because when they were formed most , if not all, visitors who wanted to camp traveled in a car or station wagon. Camp sites were ok for the times. But as rving became popular and camping vehicles grew larger, the camp sites remained the smaller size. Each national park has different rv size restrictions. Always check before you reserve a site. I have a large truck camper and due to it’s height cannot travel on some national park roads. Cheers
We had a similar issue trying to find a spot in Acadia a few years back the week before Halloween. Not a size issue but most of the campground loops were closed for the season. We got lucky with the last "walk up" site. While we were checking in the turned away at least a dozen people/vehicles. They should at least leave some of thes loops open but shut down the services in the loop water/restrooms/trash. How much money did the Park Service loose that weekend?
Grand Teton and Yellowstone NP’s do not actually border each other. There is a stretch of public land (most of it is Bridger-Teton National Forest) where there is lots of free camping. Also some very low cost. We stayed at a FS campground just south of YS south entrance for around $18. Also stayed free at FS sites along hwy 287 - Buffalo valley.
We sooo love Yellowstone, great video! You forgot about the northeast entrance though. That is one of the more beautiful areas, through the Lamar valley, and access to the Beartooth Hwy and Chief Joseph Hwy. If you love drives, these are absolutely stunning!
I had a 40’ diesel pusher and a Silverado as a toad. Was a headache to find good spots and super expensive. Now I have a 25’ class an and a small Toyota as a toad and I LOVE it. Cut expenses big time and way better lots to choose from
We were there earlier this year. I was glad not to be in our RV and in just a rental car. Some of those roads are no joke! What an amazing park though.
We went to both in 2017 with our Excursion and 35ft TT. We stayed at Fishing Bridge and Colter Bay RV park. It was easy to get around. I wouldn’t tow my trailer around the park or drive my current class A. But getting in and out was easy. And it was a plus having my Excursion when I needed to pull off to see wildlife as the shoulders in some areas have a foot or more drop! And that brings up another thing. Don’t go to Yellowstone in the height of summer, most of the wildlife is staying away from people back in the high country where it’s cooler.
We visited Grand Teton and Yellowstone this summer by car and stayed in lodging outside the park. We went in / out through 4 of the 5 entrances during the trip. We did not go out the North East entrance to Cooke City - but that is even harder driving, though beautiful. I personally would be very nervous to take my 35ft 5th wheel RV through the North, North East and East entrances as the turns are tight and drop offs steep, not to mention if bad weather rolled in. I would recommend staying in the park too. We spent a lot of extra time driving from West Yellowstone or Gardiner in order to save money on lodging, but the trade off to me was not worth it. It is 20 minutes to drive from the entrance gates until you get to the inner loop road where the attractions are. Camping by tent or Class B or C RV seems the way to go if you want to experience the park that way. I will agree - get to the park early and come back later in the evening to avoid parking issues and crowds. Yellowstone is awesome but can be exhausting. Grand Teton was gorgeous and felt a lot less hectic than Yellowstone.
I know I’m commenting late but, my truck and Airstream are 38ft all total. I haven’t been to Yellowstone in a long time. The last time I camped there I had a camper truck. Super easy to get it anywhere! BTW, I drove through The Smokies on my way south and I managed to find parking and walk up to Clingmans Dome the I left from the rally! It was even clear! I guess I just hit it at a good time, later in the day. 😁 Another funny thing, I was once refused at a campground because I was “too short”! I made them repeat themselves 3 times! Can’t win for losing sometimes… 🤦♀️
We went to Yellowstone last September with our F-150 and Forest River 26' trailer. We entered the park at the north entrance through Gardiner, Montana. I do not recommend taking a towable through here. The road is an extremely narrow and very windy 2-lane and there were many occasions where I either drug the trailer through the opposite lane or nearly into the ditches. Oncoming traffic had to stop at least twice to allow me enough room to make the turn on a switchback. We left via the west exit which was far more manageable for our rig. We stayed at Fishing Bridge and our campsite was very small. There was no room for a picnic table. Our slideout was so close to the trailer next to us that you could touch each rig walking between them. We left the blinds closed for privacy. However, all was forgotten when a large male buffalo came into the site and rubbed up against the front of my truck. Fortunately there was no damage but he left a tuft of his hair in my grill! Also, Yellowstone has several little RV repair facilities including one at Fishing Bridge which came in very handy when our battery decided to die.
I know how you feel about these parks. I didn’t get a chance to make it to the Tetons but I did see Yellowstone and took a couple of nights to stay at the Old Faithful lodge. I was literally in tears when I had to leave Yellowstone. I did not want to go. I’ve heard the Grand Tetons park is even more awesome than Yellowstone.
There are 5 entrances to yellowstone, there is a northeast entrance. Max length in many national park for rv rig to camp is 35’. During the summer you need to book well in advance for a campsite.
Yellowstone looks cool. Also looks like way too many people. The off season would probably be for us. When you have a 10’ square drop camper, you don’t have to worry quite as much about size.
There are five entrances to Yellowstone not four there's the North at Mammoth hot springs, Northeast brings you in towards Roosevelt, East to Yellowstone Lake, South by the Tetons and West to Madison.
We chose our RV specifically to work in the national park system. That means we chose a relatively small unit. We can go just about anywhere without trouble. Plan ahead. Big 5th wheels are REALLY restrictive.
We chose to travel very small when we retired, promising ourselves that if we decide to stay entire summers or winters somewhere, we could upsize. That has not happened yet and we just love our 21 foot camper van. No children, but we have a cat and a midsize dog.
Same! 21 ft here with 2 kids, and even that some places there are only a few sites that we can fit. Coming from tent camping, we'd hate to not be able to enjoy regular campgrounds. We hate rv parks.
We took our 40ft fifth wheel into the rv park at the Grand Canyon village. That was doable but it was tight. We’ve never even tried other national parks with our rv.
Yellowstone is the absolute best place on the planet I have been, can't believe I waited nearly 50 years to get there. But going INTO Yellowstone with the camper, NO. If you are going to Yellowstone, you want to be there for days, so park your camper at a campground that is appropriate for the size of your camper and then take only your truck into the park. I stayed at the KOA on the west side, I was minutes from the entrance and it was AMAZING!
Stayed at fishing bridge as a kid around 35 years ago. Had a nice herb of Bison come roam through while we were there.
Very cool!
Thanks for the video we plan on doing boondocking when we retire in September. I do love my Predator 3500 with 400 watts solar and 200 amp hrs of lithium batteries and 2000 watt inverter. I was thinking we would need more, but you just showed me we don’t.
Red Rocks.... a gentleman we have worked for before owns this campground. Would love to stay there and visit Yellowstone... maybe this year!
Ok if u have a stealth or small van camper..ok if you have a truck camper..but any b+, c or A. Or are towing one definitely park outside at a campgrounds. 15- 40 minutes away campgrounds even cheaper. Drive in or go in a small group tour for 1st time. Want an experience inside... Camp at pebble creek in a tent if its back open. Or right outside either north entrance
We took our first trip west in 2020...We still talk about it all the time...we went in the West Side and stayed out of the park, but I would go back in a heartbeat,..trip of a LIFETIME...
I took my son to Yellowstone this past July. It was beautiful but sooo crowded. We stayed outside the park so it was a ton of driving but Yellowstone was only a small part of our Montana trip. Loved it.
Sounds great!
Seeing the kids in the back with the maps reminded me of my trips with my son when he was younger. I would always hand him a map and he would give me directions. Nowadays we rely on gps ( which probably isn't good because sometimes it sends us to strange places). I love your videos. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you for watching.
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North entrance is a switch back, wife and I did it on motorcycles
We have camped in Yellowstone every August for more than 20 years, most recently in a Winnebago Adventurer, 32 feet, towing a 4-door jeep. Make reservations a year in advance at Grant or Canyon. No problems getting great sites, it just takes some planning.
What have been your favorite locations to camp since you have camped there so many years.....
I grew up in the 70's before seatbelts were required, I remember traveling through Yellowstone in our Shasta Motorhome. My sister and I would lay on the bunk over the cab and look out the front window. Epic Times!!!
Sounds awesome.
We drove our 27 foot Class A, no tow vehicle, to Yellowstone. I would get up early, let everybody sleep-in, and drive to the location. Once parked I would go back to sleep. We would get up at 8:00, shower, have breakfast, and explore that area for the day. You can't speed in the park as the maximum speed is only 45 MPH. It was so easy to do, with no traffic, and everyone had a great time.
We spent 9 nights in Rocky Mountain RV park in Gardiner,Mt in June. It is about a mile from the north gate. Elk in campground everyday. Fantastic experience
Sounds awesome.
Yellowstone was set up a long time before super long rigs like yours became popular. Hell, even the rooms at Old Faithful Lodge are tiny. Quaint is the best way to describe it.
Now you know why I'm towing a pickup with a tall cap on it. I can leave my coach outside of the park and take my truck into the park and not have any parking or campsite issues. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me.
Sounds great!
At 45 ft plus a car trailer, I don't even try to stay inside a National Park. Almost all National parks have a decent amount of private campgrounds nearby. There are also several that have BLM land or NFS areas close by. When traveling to National parks, we usually take a smaller car for sightseeing. Easier to find a spot to park.
I caught my first video of you and your family today. I love your attitudes. Your respectful children, the tones of your voices etc. I signed up to see more because of the above and more. Keep on traveling. I’m in my 70’s now, we still go in our motorhome yet we like you have all the memories we paved through out our lives going places.
Hugs!
Yellowstone is my favorite! We visited it several years ago and were so awed! As we mingled with other visitors, we discovered that many of them were visiting from other countries. That pleasantly surprised me. We had not visited a park where so many foreigners were before!
Yes we noticed the same thing. Many of National Parks in that region have international visitors.
We went during the pandemic. We stayed outside the park and had 5 glorious days to explore the park. We had a picnic dinner at Old Faithful with only about 25 other people.
We were in Yellowstone in early June: we have a 20FB, camped at Indian Creek: small site, dropped the camper, then drove all over the park to see everything. We’d park ‘beside’ the camper, to get our bumper out of the road: very glad to have a smaller camper for national parks. We can make most any site work.
Sounds awesome
There are several KOAs around Yellowstone. We stayed in one about 40 miles north of Yellowstone. For state and national parks, the rule of thumb is a motorhome 27’ or less. You should always check with the campground before you go.
We stayed in Madison Campground last June for 12 days. We have a 40’ class A. It was a tough fit but we made it and loved our 12 day stay!!
Whoo hoo!!!!
Just for the record, Wrangell-St. Elias in Alaska is the largest U.S. National Park.
We camped in Fishing Bridge this September (50 foot rig) and we made reservations 1 year in advanced and it was wonderful! Love your family!
Wow!
Old Faithful is so cool to see when she comes sprouting out. Nice to see such a beautiful volcano like Old Faithful. And the crowds love it. I love it after seeing it with being on the journey with you. Thank you so much for taking me on the journey with you. Nathan you and Marissa do a great job of going on these journeys and making memories. Especially for your children. Love you both. Hope you enjoyed veterans Day weekend. Have a great week and see you soon.🇺🇸
Our pleasure!
About 2 months ago I was there for several days ( Yellowstone National Park ) with our 40' Class A . We had no problem even stayed at a Great location inside the park. Everything cost an arm and leg super high in price.
My hubby and I took our 35' Cree 5th wheel into Yellowstone. It worked, but we had limited availability of sites. Last year my grandson and I took my 21' Roadtrek in there. Absolutely WONDERFUL!
That is awesome!
Hey, it was a pleasure running into and meeting your family recently at Dollywood! We went to Yellowstone last year and camped 10 days at Fishing Bridge in our 36’ fifth wheel. We came in the south entrance and left through the west entrance with no issues. North entrance was closed due to floods. We are going back in August 2024 for 14 days. I make reservations 12 months in advance the moment they open up on line. Got an 85’ site. Pricy but so worth it! Now to get 14 days in Grand Tetons when reservations open in January. Love Grand Tetons and Yellowstone!!! Best wishes on your travels!
Sounds wonderful. Great to meet y'all. ❤
I started watching your videos since your little girl had the (red / yellow ?) boots jumping in puddles and before you son was around. You helped us decide on getting an RV (24 foot class C) and just doing the stuff before situations change and we can't do it.. We have since done 99 44/100 % of the National Parks with the one this past summer to Alaska (from New York state). Great videos and content. Thanks for including us on your journey.
That is awesome to hear about your journey and thank you for watching.
Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons are my favorite national park. We try to spend at least 3 weeks in that area every year pulling a 39' fifth wheel.
Loved the video.
Thank you.
I go in both spring and fall with my 36’ 5th wheel usually spending about a month there.
National park RV max limit is 35’, many sites are smaller than that, and some campground in Yellowstone have very small campgrounds. I heavily researched it before I bought my 35’ 5th wheel RV for full-time RV’ing because I plan on working in or near national parks! I do work in West Yellowstone during the summers, and get a free rv spot for my workamping.
Knowing the rules of the national parks is very important before buying a RV;otherwise, you’ll have to find an RV park outside to stay.
Red Rock RV Park is the best place to stay in the area. Quiet, well managed, with beautiful views. Yellowstone isn’t the only attraction. We go every year and spend a month at Red Rock.
When my parents,sister and I went to Yellowstone, we rented a cabin outside of Yellowstone, it was awesome 🤩. We had seen deer 🦌 and a bear 🐻 family.
We return to Yellowstone every 5 years or so.. We’ve camped inside the park with no hookups, inside the park with full hookups (Fishing Bridge). The last few trips we’ve camped in West Yellowstone KOA. We book months ahead.
We are heading to Yellowstone next summer and are staying at Red Rock. We're even more excited for the trip, after seeing your video!
We are so glad, thank you for watching.
There are great state parks nearby.
WE VISITED YELLOWSTONE IN SEPT 2022. OUR RESEARCH TOLD US OUR 30' 5TH WHEEL WAS GOING TO BE "IFFY" IN MANY CAMPGROUNDS. WE SETTLED ON A RV PARK IN WEST YELLOWSTONE, IDAHO. WE DROVE IN TO YELLOWSTONE EVERYDAY THERE. MY SENIOR LIFETIME PASS MADE ENTRY A BREEZE.
Awesome
The crowds nowadays are unbelievable. I first visited Yellowstone in late September in the 80's. No kids around at all and the foreign tourists were about as numerous as Americans, not many at all. in the 2000's, came back with three van-loads of geology students in early summer. Busy, but manageable. 2010's came back and stayed outside the park but had no trouble visiting, getting into parking lots, restaurants, popular boardwalks, etc. I believe the Internet has created travel opportunities for mobile workers, and homeschooling options can now facilitate more "off-season" visits to the parks. Tread lightly, please! Yellowstone is a national treasure to preserve for the generations after us.
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Thank you for watching.
We are on our maiden voyage in our Brinkley 3610, we traveled a whole 40 miles from home to Flowermound, Texas. We are a ways from socks and sandals but I get it 😂. Great to know that Yellowstone is more of a day pass. There is a lot to figure out with this thing.
One thing we did that I recommend for people is to rent pretty much what you are looking to buy. We rented a GD Reflection and took it on a 2,600 mile round trip from Dallas, TX to the Lake Powell (Pace, AZ) then onto the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. So So So much fun!
That Ram sounds great in those over head shots the way!
The Tetons have been our favorite place. We were there in 2022 and really want to go back.
The best RV for Yellowstone is a Truck Camper, we had zero trouble driving, parking and finding a campsite. We did Yellowstone in 2018.
Oh my gosh I feel about the Tetons as you do. I also cried and I’m not that emotional person!
5 entrances, don't forget NE Entrance to Cooke City, MT. Very nice area which also leads to Beartooth pass (not recommended for RV's). I live in the area, stay outside the park and day trip. Island Park, ID is the best place to set up base. It is 15-20 minutes from the West Gate, not as crazy at inside the park, not as busy as West Yellowstone.... PLUS, you are right next to the west side of the Grand Tetons! (West side is the best side!)
We took our 35 foot RV with our one ton long bed diesel pickup to Yellowstone this summer. We were able to camp at Fishing Bridge inside Yellowstone for a week. It was pricey but so convenient to be able to see the park. Love your videos❤
That is awesome!
Yellowstone is beautiful. And staying in Jackson Hole is the best place to stay.
And there’s a 3 day horseback dude ranch excursion company in Jackson Hole. Tents and cookouts and the whole cowboy 9 yards over the mountains and back country in the grand Tetons
Which one
Just went thru Yellowstone about 8 weeks ago going west to east with Solitude 310 with bike rack, so with full length F-450, real close to 65 feet. But stayed in Grizzly RV park outside west entrance, like you mentioned - expensive. Last time I was there was 15 years ago…still amazingly beautiful. Sure like more info on boon-docking outside south entrance. Wish could make the April solar eclipse trip, but need back surgery during that time…🙁
I been Yellowstone three times I worked at Yellowstone 1972 100th anniversary. it was a summer job and I had to go back to the high school to finish my senior year. i’ve camped twice outside of Yellowstone west Yellowstone. When kids were little. I rented a cabin before I had a trailer. Are used to have a 27 foot trailer and a 2002 Duramax pull my trailer piece of cake😊
We stayed at the Fishing Bridge sites with full hookups, and it was awesome! My backup was a campground in West Yellowstone, MT, but was fortunate we got in.
That view from the first national park was phenomenal and so was the quality of this video.
I didn’t even know the continental divide was a thing!
Yes it is a thing, who knew. 😀
I’m surprised they let you in! I’ve been when they were turning large RV’s away, there was a long line and delays, and most of the delay was caused by RV’s turning around.
The east entrance road probably isn't a road I'd take a large trailer over. It's a pretty significant grade coming into the park.
Fishing Bridge has pretty much been totally rebuilt over the last 6-8 years. It's nice to see the upgrades they've done. When I visited the park in 2015, part of Fishing Bridge was closed for the rebuild project. I stayed in Fishing Bridge in 2006 and a lot of the power pedestals wearing leaned over from getting hit my people not paying attention when they backed into the sites. The pavement was buckled from tree roots, and everything looked "old"
Did you know that there is a series of books called the Mystery in the .....smoky mountains or yellowstone n.p. or hilton head and many more. They have adventures in the area sharing facts and details really getting the kids excited for the parks or places you are going.
Our boys are 9 and 10 and love the books
Awesome, thank you.
We love Yellowstone. Been there twice. Enjoyed your video.
Nathan I wish we had more time to talk when we stopped at The Park that one night you'all were having dinner in the clubhouse and watching; what was it? Frozen?. We had just gotten back from Coulter Bay campground with our 40Ft Motorcoach. We snagged a 42ft spot there for 3 days -A Month Before!- as a Base Camp while we went explorin. We drove our rental car up to that first camp spot to check it out for a future trip, and explored the Teton NP day one. Day two; Just like you, we hit Old Faithful and the Prismatic Pool! But I think it took more than an hour to get up to Old Faithful from Coulter Bay RV Park. We went up for the Tetons, and Yellowstone was not on the agenda, But being so close and never been there we sacrificed a day to go up. I wanted to see Old Faithful (That's the very first thing you go see on your first trip to Yellowstone) And Geoff wanted to go to the Prismatic Pool. We did our two Yellowstone wish list items. Not Disappointed. We just have to go back again.. And again and again... Still, that trip was Memorable!
And see: Your both a great example of "when there's a Will, there's a way" to give hope for your viewers with longer RV's to realize that they still can get into and see a National Park with a Big Rig and still have a great memorable time! You just have to research harder to find camp Sites that can accommodate a larger RV!
Hey Viewers: Just Get Out There! Make it Happen!! There's Great Memories to be had!
Thank you so much. Great to meet you.
We saw a total eclipse in the UK in 2004 it’s the coolest thing ever.
They are amazing.
You totally missed the very best entrance to YP: the Northeast entrance at Cooke City, MT. (that is if you go between Memorial Day and November 1st when it is not shut down). Cutest town. All the bears, moose, foxes, and bison are right there at the Lamar valley. The Beartooth highway and the Chief Joseph highway are easily just as, if not more, beautiful than the Million dollar highway. It is"advised" not to tow anything over 40 feet, but just like Ouray it is definitely doable. Workamped in Cooke and has great people.
Marissa/ Long time subscriber to y'all and FOS. Love your adventures and I can live vicariously through you and Nathan. Not an RV'er, never have been. I would be remiss if I didn't correct you on some geography though, soooo. There are two continental divides. One in the west in the Rockies and one in the east in the Appalachians where I live in NC and you in TN. If your raindrop falls on the east side of the Rockies as you stated it would eventually flow to the Mississippi river, not the Atlantic Ocean. Likewise if a raindrop falls on the west side of the Appalachians it also will flow to the Mississippi river. In order for that raindrop to flow to the Atlantic Ocean it must fall on the east side of the appalachians. Nowhere else. Hope this helps. Love y'all.
Been camping in Yellowstone for 34 years. You definitely don't want to tour the park with your trailer. Most parking lots prohibit trailers, motorhomes and buses. Get to your campground first. Then plan to spend several days, 3-5, if you really want to see more than just a few sights. There is so much to see. Getting in and out of the park there will be big lines if you can't stay in the park. But if you can make your reservations the prior year then you can save yourself the easier time to get in and out.
Oh my goodness! You have a son and y’all are still camping all these years. I used to watch every video and saw several of your campers along the way. I’ve been full timing for four year now. Happy camping.
Congratulations on full-timing and thank you for watching. Yes we have done a lot. 😀
I had no problem. I have a 30’ travel trailer with an 18’ truck. You are right, most campsites are too small for a trailer and truck. Most are fine for a truck camper, pop-up trailer, or motor home. You just have to do your research. Find the campsites that fit your rig. Plan ahead. Reservations fill up 6 months to a year out. You won’t just drive in and find a spot to fit. You can’t be spontaneous. If you don’t want to work ahead, sure this video is right. If you plan ahead and research, it isn’t a problem. I have camped in Yellowstone 5 times. The team from Long Long Honeymoon camp in Yellowstone. With a 50’ rig I have no problem.
we have a 33.5ft fifthwheel, and a ram 3500 crew cab long bed, we camped in yellowstone grant village with no real issues. we did have to book 6 months in advance to make sure we had a large enough site. It was very tight, but we fit :D
Planning ahead and reserving a spot in the new section of Fishing Bridge can easily accommodate something your size. I stayed there this summer and there were huge 5th wheels and Class A towing pick up trucks. And your get up early is the way to go!
Sounds great!
When were the National Parks built? Yep, long before all the newer big rigs were built. Same with most of the state parks. Glad you all were able to see Old Faithful.
Yes they are older and smaller spots in the parks.
There are five entrances, Nathan !!!! 😊. I think you forgot the Cook City entrance!
That's the northeast entrance
Great video y'all. Stayed at Red Rock RV park two years ago with my wife. Beautiful views of mountains surrounding Henry's Lake. If you head up that gravel road adjacent to the park toward the lake, it's all BLM land on the south shore with some of the best views of that lake.
We stayed at Fishing bridge and it was great. I worked at Lake Lodge and used to tell guests about Fishing Bridge and it was great to be able to stay there and be so close to my old home.😊
Awesome.
I put the Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks up there with the Grand Canyon. I enjoyed every second I was there and can't wait to go back. Simply amazing places!!
They are 🤩
The smaller your rig is the more places you can go.
Love you’re videos.. been to Yellowstone several times and it amazes me every Time
So, most National Parks have length restrictions because when they were formed most , if not all, visitors who wanted to camp traveled in a car or station wagon. Camp sites were ok for the times. But as rving became popular and camping vehicles grew larger, the camp sites remained the smaller size. Each national park has different rv size restrictions. Always check before you reserve a site. I have a large truck camper and due to it’s height cannot travel on some national park roads. Cheers
We had a similar issue trying to find a spot in Acadia a few years back the week before Halloween.
Not a size issue but most of the campground loops were closed for the season.
We got lucky with the last "walk up" site.
While we were checking in the turned away at least a dozen people/vehicles.
They should at least leave some of thes loops open but shut down the services in the loop water/restrooms/trash.
How much money did the Park Service loose that weekend?
Where did you boondock near Tetons? That view was amazing!
It’s upper Teton View a Boondocking spot: Upper Teton View - Toppings Lake Dispersed Campsites www.campendium.com/upper-teton-view
Grand Teton and Yellowstone NP’s do not actually border each other. There is a stretch of public land (most of it is Bridger-Teton National Forest) where there is lots of free camping. Also some very low cost. We stayed at a FS campground just south of YS south entrance for around $18. Also stayed free at FS sites along hwy 287 - Buffalo valley.
I'm driving an 18 wheeler now and I can't tell how excited I am when I get close to yellow stone. Just going around is breath taking
it really is.
We sooo love Yellowstone, great video! You forgot about the northeast entrance though. That is one of the more beautiful areas, through the Lamar valley, and access to the Beartooth Hwy and Chief Joseph Hwy. If you love drives, these are absolutely stunning!
Adorable family
I had a 40’ diesel pusher and a Silverado as a toad. Was a headache to find good spots and super expensive. Now I have a 25’ class an and a small Toyota as a toad and I LOVE it. Cut expenses big time and way better lots to choose from
It’s all about finding what works for you!
We were there earlier this year. I was glad not to be in our RV and in just a rental car. Some of those roads are no joke! What an amazing park though.
It really is.
We went to both in 2017 with our Excursion and 35ft TT. We stayed at Fishing Bridge and Colter Bay RV park. It was easy to get around. I wouldn’t tow my trailer around the park or drive my current class A. But getting in and out was easy. And it was a plus having my Excursion when I needed to pull off to see wildlife as the shoulders in some areas have a foot or more drop!
And that brings up another thing. Don’t go to Yellowstone in the height of summer, most of the wildlife is staying away from people back in the high country where it’s cooler.
Good points
We visited Grand Teton and Yellowstone this summer by car and stayed in lodging outside the park. We went in / out through 4 of the 5 entrances during the trip. We did not go out the North East entrance to Cooke City - but that is even harder driving, though beautiful. I personally would be very nervous to take my 35ft 5th wheel RV through the North, North East and East entrances as the turns are tight and drop offs steep, not to mention if bad weather rolled in. I would recommend staying in the park too. We spent a lot of extra time driving from West Yellowstone or Gardiner in order to save money on lodging, but the trade off to me was not worth it. It is 20 minutes to drive from the entrance gates until you get to the inner loop road where the attractions are. Camping by tent or Class B or C RV seems the way to go if you want to experience the park that way. I will agree - get to the park early and come back later in the evening to avoid parking issues and crowds. Yellowstone is awesome but can be exhausting. Grand Teton was gorgeous and felt a lot less hectic than Yellowstone.
Sounds awesome.
We did Yellowstone in a 17ft. Casita! Both North and south rims❤️
Yellowstone is exactly why I bought a 24’ C last year, it can go anywhere, camp anywhere.
It’s a dream seeing the park in a small RV.
It really is.
What campground were you staying in that had that amazing view of the Grand Tetons?
I know I’m commenting late but, my truck and Airstream are 38ft all total. I haven’t been to Yellowstone in a long time. The last time I camped there I had a camper truck. Super easy to get it anywhere! BTW, I drove through The Smokies on my way south and I managed to find parking and walk up to Clingmans Dome the I left from the rally! It was even clear! I guess I just hit it at a good time, later in the day. 😁 Another funny thing, I was once refused at a campground because I was “too short”! I made them repeat themselves 3 times! Can’t win for losing sometimes… 🤦♀️
That is awesome. You drove 441!
We went to Yellowstone last September with our F-150 and Forest River 26' trailer. We entered the park at the north entrance through Gardiner, Montana. I do not recommend taking a towable through here. The road is an extremely narrow and very windy 2-lane and there were many occasions where I either drug the trailer through the opposite lane or nearly into the ditches. Oncoming traffic had to stop at least twice to allow me enough room to make the turn on a switchback. We left via the west exit which was far more manageable for our rig. We stayed at Fishing Bridge and our campsite was very small. There was no room for a picnic table. Our slideout was so close to the trailer next to us that you could touch each rig walking between them. We left the blinds closed for privacy. However, all was forgotten when a large male buffalo came into the site and rubbed up against the front of my truck. Fortunately there was no damage but he left a tuft of his hair in my grill! Also, Yellowstone has several little RV repair facilities including one at Fishing Bridge which came in very handy when our battery decided to die.
Good information.
Yep, I went through Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in my 21ft "Class B Everywhere!!", last August...
Awesome 👏🏻
Haven't visited your channel in a while. What happened to the Airstream? That rig is BIG!
We had a second child and needed some more room. You might like this video. th-cam.com/video/9jTCm-zQXNE/w-d-xo.html
I know how you feel about these parks. I didn’t get a chance to make it to the Tetons but I did see Yellowstone and took a couple of nights to stay at the Old Faithful lodge. I was literally in tears when I had to leave Yellowstone. I did not want to go. I’ve heard the Grand Tetons park is even more awesome than Yellowstone.
They are both amazing.
It is very cool there. We enjoyed going there . We drove by car. No rv.
We were in Yellowstone with our 33 ft mh with a toad in 16 we stayed I can’t remember the name of the camp ground , but it was in Yellowstone
Fishing bridge was it.
I was going to ask what you keep in that little tent, your kids 😂
Great video! We hope to get west next year and have been taking notes.
You should!
There are 5 entrances to yellowstone, there is a northeast entrance. Max length in many national park for rv rig to camp is 35’. During the summer you need to book well in advance for a campsite.
The only really sketchy area pulling a RV is the pass over Mount Washburn. We hit snow there last summer right before the bad flooding began.
Yellowstone looks cool. Also looks like way too many people. The off season would probably be for us. When you have a 10’ square drop camper, you don’t have to worry quite as much about size.
There is no off season
There are five entrances to Yellowstone not four there's the North at Mammoth hot springs, Northeast brings you in towards Roosevelt, East to Yellowstone Lake, South by the Tetons and West to Madison.
We chose our RV specifically to work in the national park system. That means we chose a relatively small unit. We can go just about anywhere without trouble.
Plan ahead. Big 5th wheels are REALLY restrictive.
We chose to travel very small when we retired, promising ourselves that if we decide to stay entire summers or winters somewhere, we could upsize. That has not happened yet and we just love our 21 foot camper van. No children, but we have a cat and a midsize dog.
Same! 21 ft here with 2 kids, and even that some places there are only a few sites that we can fit. Coming from tent camping, we'd hate to not be able to enjoy regular campgrounds. We hate rv parks.
We took our 40ft fifth wheel into the rv park at the Grand Canyon village. That was doable but it was tight. We’ve never even tried other national parks with our rv.
Red Rock is awesome we stayed there this year !