West Tennessee to Yellowstone Spring 2017

[Mrpsyko]

Looking for advise on our planned trip from West Tennessee to Yellowstone, we plan on setting out the middle of May and this will be our longest trip towing our camper. Our longest trip before was down to Navarre Beach Florida which is about 500 miles each way and was driven in about 9 hours.
We have made reservations at Fishing Bridge CG inside the park. Looking at driving 500 to 600 miles a day and stopping in Laramie, Wyoming for 2 nights then finishing up at Yellowstone.
What is the best route into Yellowstone and which routes to avoid? I have never driven in the mountains before towing a camper.

[lbrjet]

You could stay on I80 and take 191 to Jackson and then head north to Fishing Bridge. No real mountain driving to speak of. Or you could take I80 to 287 to 89 north. You will cross a 9600 foot pass, but it is more just high country than mountains. Beautiful views of the grand tetons after you cross the pass. Be aware that there will probably still be snow around and it will be cold. The elevation at the campground is 7,750 feet. It can snow anytime at Yellowstone, even in the summer. Check for road closures due to snow in the park before you leave and along the way out there. Maybe you will get lucky and next May will be warm.


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[Mrpsyko]

Thanks Ibrjet.