Alabama to Mt. Rushmore to Yellowstone to Yosemite

[wayneburgett]

Hi All,

First post and first big trip in newly acquired Newmar.

We are looking for tips on where to stay. We previously used KOAs and National Park campgrounds when we were using our tow behind trailer. We are members of KOA and Good Sams as well as FMCA.

Now that we have a large diesel pusher I was wondering if I could get advise, or experienced input on where to stay at Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. Also doing google maps and mapquest doesn't give much insight into elevations, road widths, and bridge heights.

I will be towing a Honda civic and get a little nervous driving through large cities during rush hour.

Any thoughts, comments, and advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Wayne

[elkhartjim]

Hill City/Mt Rushmore area: Rafter J http://www.rafterj.com/

Yellowstone area: West Side Grizzly RV Park http://www.grizzlyrv.com/

Yellowstone area: North entrance, Rocky Mountain RV Park, http://www.rockymountainrvpark.com/

Yellowstone Inside the park: Fishing Bridge, http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lodging/camping/fishing-bridge-rv-park/

Yellowstone/Tetons area: South entrance, Coulter Bay, http://www.gtlc.com/lodging/colter-bay-village-rv-park.aspx

Check out this link for additional information from Mark Quasius. http://www.rvtechmag.com/travel/4_yellowstonebyrv.php

Do not miss the Beartooth Hwy drive on the east side of Yellowstone. http://www.rvtechmag.com/columns/3_beartooths.php

Sorry, I can't help you with Yosemite.

This should be a starting point for you.

[wayneburgett]

Wow! Appreciate the quick response and valuable input Elkhartjim.

Thank you very much. We will take your advice.

[wildebill308]

Hi All,

First post and first big trip in newly acquired Newmar.

We are looking for tips on where to stay. We previously used KOAs and National Park campgrounds when we were using our tow behind trailer. We are members of KOA and Good Sams as well as FMCA.

Now that we have a large diesel pusher I was wondering if I could get advise, or experienced input on where to stay at Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. Also doing google maps and mapquest doesn't give much insight into elevations, road widths, and bridge heights.

I will be towing a Honda civic and get a little nervous driving through large cities during rush hour.

Any thoughts, comments, and advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Wayne

Wayne, Welcome to the forum.

What route are you planning and which parks do you plan on going to first? I was in all three parks this last summer. Also what route from Alabama do you plan on using? You are going to have a blast.

Bill

[relationshipdoc]

From one Alabama Wayne to another, let me know how it goes. I will be making a similar trip next year, and I'm looking for similar information.