skygirl_21
I'm looking to go camping in Montana next year but wondered if anyone could give feedback on any of the campgrounds around the two major parks?
Thanks!
Answer
There are a few campgrounds in Yellowstone. There's a list of them at each entrance stating their availability. Some are operated by Xanterra and you can book through them. Some are run by the National park Service and you can book at the ranger stations located all around the park. If you're planning to go in July/August, please book. campgounds can be fully booked then, believe it or not. Enjoy your time.
Don't freak out if a lost bison greets you in front of your tent in the morning. it happens. but thats all part of the fun, isn't it?
There are a few campgrounds in Yellowstone. There's a list of them at each entrance stating their availability. Some are operated by Xanterra and you can book through them. Some are run by the National park Service and you can book at the ranger stations located all around the park. If you're planning to go in July/August, please book. campgounds can be fully booked then, believe it or not. Enjoy your time.
Don't freak out if a lost bison greets you in front of your tent in the morning. it happens. but thats all part of the fun, isn't it?
What's the best drive to take from Kentucky to Yellowstone National Park.?
Tara
So I am trying to gather a couple of my friends to drive to Yellowstone for camping, relaxing, nature, good company, and a simple vaca away from the normal hassle of life!
I will be picking up my friends in Lex, Ky to drive to Yellowstone. That's a day's driving time, with hopefully at least 3 ppl. and maybe my black lab:) So we are looking for getting there on good time, but may want to stop along the way to see some new places, basically keeping it simple and cheap, camping, or cheap log cabin along the way! What's a good route to go, and what's a good place to stop along the way and back. We want to change it up and encounter new places, so we probably don't want to stop at the same place there and back! Any suggestions???
Thanks for the feedback:)
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It would be nice if you could make it from Lexington to Yellowstone in a day's driving time but that is definitely not the case, unless you want to drive all day and all night. It is going to take you at least 3 days, especially if you're planning on stopping at all. I would suggest going up through South Dakota, the state itself isn't that exciting but there are a few places to stop (it's better than Nebraska by far). In Mitchell there is the corn palace, which is really not all that exciting, but it's one of those touristy things thats right next to the interstate. There is also Badlands National Park, which is cool to drive through even if you don't want to stop and hike or walk around or anything. The road through the park parallels the interstate, so despite going slower it's not all that out of the way. If you're heading west, the road back to the interstate leaves you in Wall, home of the infamous Wall Drug. If you drive through South Dakota I promise you will see hundreds of signs for it, you almost have to stop just to see what all the hype is about. Also, Mt Rushmore is a nice detour in SD, and Devil's Tower National Monument shortly after you get into Wyoming.
Look into National Park/Monument areas and state parks along the interstate before you go for generally pretty cheap camping. Usually the signs on the interstate direct you to RV parks, which are usually more expensive and it's kind of a waste if you just have a tent. Spend some time playing around on Google Maps before you go- it allows you to move routes around, create detours for sight-seeing, and pick multiple stops along a trip. It is really helpful in terms of trying to plan out how far you can go in a day, and where you might want to spend the night. The farther west you go, the longer it is between "towns" with gas/food/camping/hotels/ect, so it is pretty necessary to at least have an idea of your options. If you have campgrounds in mind, make sure they are going to be open for the season when you want to go, spring does not start in some places until May. Some campgrounds in Yellowstone don't even open until June. I hope your trip works out and have fun in the park!
It would be nice if you could make it from Lexington to Yellowstone in a day's driving time but that is definitely not the case, unless you want to drive all day and all night. It is going to take you at least 3 days, especially if you're planning on stopping at all. I would suggest going up through South Dakota, the state itself isn't that exciting but there are a few places to stop (it's better than Nebraska by far). In Mitchell there is the corn palace, which is really not all that exciting, but it's one of those touristy things thats right next to the interstate. There is also Badlands National Park, which is cool to drive through even if you don't want to stop and hike or walk around or anything. The road through the park parallels the interstate, so despite going slower it's not all that out of the way. If you're heading west, the road back to the interstate leaves you in Wall, home of the infamous Wall Drug. If you drive through South Dakota I promise you will see hundreds of signs for it, you almost have to stop just to see what all the hype is about. Also, Mt Rushmore is a nice detour in SD, and Devil's Tower National Monument shortly after you get into Wyoming.
Look into National Park/Monument areas and state parks along the interstate before you go for generally pretty cheap camping. Usually the signs on the interstate direct you to RV parks, which are usually more expensive and it's kind of a waste if you just have a tent. Spend some time playing around on Google Maps before you go- it allows you to move routes around, create detours for sight-seeing, and pick multiple stops along a trip. It is really helpful in terms of trying to plan out how far you can go in a day, and where you might want to spend the night. The farther west you go, the longer it is between "towns" with gas/food/camping/hotels/ect, so it is pretty necessary to at least have an idea of your options. If you have campgrounds in mind, make sure they are going to be open for the season when you want to go, spring does not start in some places until May. Some campgrounds in Yellowstone don't even open until June. I hope your trip works out and have fun in the park!
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