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Old 01-27-2015, 05:44 PM   #1
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Length limits in Yellowstone

Newbie question here.

I am in the final stages of planning a family rendezvous with our (soon to be delivered) new trailer and two tent equipped families coming from various parts of the US. Need to make reservations now, things are filling up fast for July. We plan to meet at Yellowstone and then on to the Tetons.

Question - Does anyone know how strict are the YS campgrounds with this 40' size limit? I will be pulling a Roo 23IKSS (25') with an F150 (20'). It does not appear that there are many options for our rig inside the park - Fishing Bridge allows up to 50 ft but has no soft side rule.

But, I see pics online of all kinds of 5vrs, full sized TT, etc in CGs such as Canyon, Bridge Bay, Grant, etc. that are all well over 40' max.

So is the rule hard and fast? You show up and they kick you out? You have to move your TV to a parking lot? We will have multiple sites so we may be able to move vehicles around so I don't stick out into the road.

Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Old 01-27-2015, 05:51 PM   #2
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it's better to call Xanterra for specifics.
we camped at Madison and Grant Village with our Roo 23SS and Avalanche truck and had NO problems finding campsites.
Madison had quite a few pull-thru sites that were very long. a number of big RV's were camped in those sites.
same thing with Grant.

we found that many sites could accommodate bigger setups.
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Old 01-27-2015, 06:01 PM   #3
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You should have no problems with that combination of TV & Roo. We have a 233S which is about the same length & had no problems with it at Madison. Most of the other campgrounds will have similar set ups. Just go the max length & you will be safe.
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you posted Yosemite info, the OP is talking about Yellowstone.
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you posted Yosemite info, the OP is talking about Yellowstone.
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Newbie question here.

I am in the final stages of planning a family rendezvous with our (soon to be delivered) new trailer and two tent equipped families coming from various parts of the US. Need to make reservations now, things are filling up fast for July. We plan to meet at Yellowstone and then on to the Tetons.

Question - Does anyone know how strict are the YS campgrounds with this 40' size limit? I will be pulling a Roo 23IKSS (25') with an F150 (20'). It does not appear that there are many options for our rig inside the park - Fishing Bridge allows up to 50 ft but has no soft side rule.

But, I see pics online of all kinds of 5vrs, full sized TT, etc in CGs such as Canyon, Bridge Bay, Grant, etc. that are all well over 40' max.

So is the rule hard and fast? You show up and they kick you out? You have to move your TV to a parking lot? We will have multiple sites so we may be able to move vehicles around so I don't stick out into the road.

Any guidance would be appreciated.
Are you sure the 40 feet length applies to the tow vehicle AND trailer. Or just the trailer. Campgrounds we've used have a length limit but it applies only to the trailer.
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Old 01-28-2015, 01:48 PM   #9
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I called Recreation.Gov for info on RMNP. They assured me that the site lengths on the NPS sites our for trailer only. you will also have a place to park
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Old 01-28-2015, 02:05 PM   #10
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I stayed at Yellowstone a few years ago with a 32 foot 5'er at Maddison with no problems. The length is only for the RV not both.
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Old 01-28-2015, 02:09 PM   #11
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We was just there last fall stayed at Fishing Bridge with 32' fh. had to unhook the camper from the truck but had space beside the camper. had full hookup some sights are a little better than others. some have better shade than others etc. There are other camp grounds that are nice to.
then we went down to Tetons and stayed at Flag ranch camp grounds on the north end just a hour or so south of yellow stone.

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it's better to call Xanterra for specifics.
we camped at Madison and Grant Village with our Roo 23SS and Avalanche truck and had NO problems finding campsites.
Madison had quite a few pull-thru sites that were very long. a number of big RV's were camped in those sites.
same thing with Grant.

we found that many sites could accommodate bigger setups.
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Old 01-28-2015, 03:35 PM   #12
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We stayed at Fishing Bridge last May. Pull a 31' Windjammer with a Tundra. No problem. What is "soft side rule?"
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Old 01-28-2015, 03:40 PM   #13
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We were at Signal Mountain CG in Tetons in June. Our trailer is a total of 30'. There wasn't a problem. We had to parallel park our TV in front of trailer. The CG guy said that they were set up for 31'. Some of the sites looked a little tight for that, but others were fine.
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Old 01-29-2015, 11:41 AM   #14
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Thanks everyone for the info and insight. The reservation page does say the max length in all CG except Fishing Bridge is 40 feet including both TV and trailer. I guess I will just be honest with them when I make the reservation so they assign me an appropriate site.

Here is the info from Xterrra. Read the text and look at the picture which shows a rig much longer than 40 ft. Makes no sense to me.



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Capacity for Grant Campground Small Tent and/or RV 40-foot Total or Less Site:
RV/Vehicle combination, 40' total length or less and
One small tent, 8'x8' or smaller
This is a single-width site. The total extended length of all vehicles and towed/towing equipment cannot exceed 40 feet
Grant Campground Quick Facts:
Located on West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake, adjacent to Grant Village.
Each site has a picnic table and fire grill.
Flush toilets are located nearby. Pay showers and coin laundry facilities are available at Camper Services, ¼- to 1-mile away.
General store, post office, gas station and Ranger Station are located nearby.
Nightly Park Service programs at amphitheater.
Check-in and check-out times are 11:00 a.m.
Other site types, including those for guests with disabilities, may be available by calling our reservations office at 1-307-344-7311.
More details about Grant Campground can be found here.
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Old 01-29-2015, 01:37 PM   #15
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stayed at Fishing Bridge last May with our 40' Sanibel 5er , fit in the site ok (unhooked) a bit tight but with care everything worked out fine. No campfires ! ! be sure to check that out as it varies from cg to cg if it is an issue
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If you want full hook-ups; Fishing Bridge, Yellowstone (only one with full hook-ups in the park) and Colter Bay RV Park, Tetons. Don't wait to long to make reservations though.
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I stayed at Grant in 2000 and for most sites you get a wide spot in the road and have to jump the rail to get to the fire ring. It was close to the camp store.
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Old 02-03-2015, 04:59 PM   #18
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So I made my reservations and was told that the only place they had available as Madison even though the web site shows availability in both Grant and Bridge Bay for 40 ft units. I am 40 ft 2 inches and they will not assign me a 40 ft spot. Luckily I am traveling with my kids who are tenting it so I can park my truck in their space and they can park their mini van in. Mine to keep total length below 40 ft. This is ridiculous and I am sure not the way things are supposed to work. All this because I am 2 inches too long. Has anyone else seen this kind of logic at work.
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as far as "logic" just remember that you are dealing with the government bureaucracy ! ! ! !
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We just made reservations for Memorial Day week and the size limit includes the tow vehicle. Most of the the reservation campgrounds will be able to help. They book fast!! Good luck



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