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Car camping Yellowstone

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 17:29:55 No.648932 View View Reply Original Report

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My wife and I are talking about doing a road trip to Yellowstone this summer (we're east coast). We want to do some car camping while we're out there.

My understanding is that there are no sites with a water spigot. What should we do about this? Also:

>general Yellowstone tips and tricks itt

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 17:32:54 No.648935 Report

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>>648932
>Car camping
Just buy a lot of bottled water if you fear you won't find enough.
And park your car in the shadow.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 19:45:09 No.648989 Report

Quoted By: >>649065

Just stay home. If you can't figure out how to get water in a national park you shouldn't be driving. Or even breathing. Kill yourself.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 19:48:29 No.648990 Report

Quoted By: >>649065 >>649092

>>648932
Bottle water.

Also, double check their online site for permits, license, and reservations.

http://www.nps.gov/yell/faqs.htm

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 20:51:52 No.649023 Report

Quoted By: >>649092 >>649374

I can see Yellowstone from my house.

Few tips for car camping:

Get there super early. Campgrounds fill up damn quick in the summer.

Don't camp in pull-outs or don't get caught doing so. Against Park rules if you get caught.

Depending on where you are camping there are general stores and gas stations you can buy water at. If you are camping somewhere more remote, bring a couple bottles/jugs of water.

Bring bear spray if hiking.

Don't leave food outside. Put it in your car (doors locked) or in a bear box.

Don't pet the bison.

Watch for Asians driving.

Hit up Lamar and Hayden Valleys early in the day for best animal watching and traffic conditions. Lamar Valley is probably my favorite spot in the Park.

Old Faithful is cool to see once but it is always crowded. I recommend sticking to a little less crowded areas. Fishing Bridge/Lake area is awesome.

Visit Grand Prismatic for sure.

Take on a wolf watching trip with the Yellowstone Association if that tickled your pickle.

Roads periodically close/are delayed due to construction, accidents, etc. so check road closings frequently.

Take your time. You will be caught in bison-jams and they'll be a lot of cars in front of you driving slow. Just enjoy the views out the windows and don't get too wound up over traffic.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 20:58:09 No.649026 Report

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>>648932

Skip Yellowstone and stay at Signal Mountain Lodge in Grand Teton National Park.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 22:29:25 No.649065 Report

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>>648989
>>648990
I'm more concerned about cleaning my cooking gear, anons.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 22:40:39 No.649073 Report

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>>649065
dude how helpless are you. get a 5 gallon jug (or two) refill as needed from VC's and campgrounds

>>649026
Also, anon is correct, yellowstone blows (haha) unless you're backpacking.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 22:46:53 No.649077 Report

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>>649026
Agreed, Yellowstone isn't the best. Grand Teton has fewer people and better scenery. Old Faithful is kind of a nightmare anyway.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 22:49:06 No.649079 Report

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>>648932
>my wife and i

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 22:51:03 No.649081 Report

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>>649065
There are wash sinks at the campgrounds. Don't miss the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with the upper and lower falls. They're more beautiful than the geysers and such. When we went, we spent three days in the south half of the park and three days in the north. It wasn't long enough in either location.

We camped the first night on the way up at Flagg Ranch between Yellowstone and Big Nipple parks. Went to bed July 3. Woke up July 4. Had to crack ice off the tent before I put it up.

>Be prepared for cold, and lots of it.
>Sit on the upstairs patio at the Old Faithful Inn and drink an adult beverage and hold your wife's hand to watch Old Faithful go off. Trust me.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 23:12:04 No.649092 Report

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>>648990
>>649023
Good advice. Thanks!

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 23:16:12 No.649098 Report

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>>649081
Also great advice. Will do.

>>649073
I'm just making sure. I was told there were no wash sinks near the camping area.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 18 Dec 2015 23:39:11 No.649112 Report

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>>648932
I agree with these other guys to an extent. Yellowstone was way less /out/ than I thought it was gonna be. Worth seeing though, it's just that I thought it was gonna be a little more out and a little less /tourist/. The random bits of "crap I'm on an active volcanic area" stuff are pretty cool. Better natural areas in the area, desu.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 19 Dec 2015 00:55:22 No.649152 Report

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>>648932
>summer
Found your first mistake

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 19 Dec 2015 06:00:52 No.649264 Report

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>>649079
/out/ != /r9k/

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 19 Dec 2015 06:23:20 No.649271 Report

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>>649264
>>649079
>>649079
We all know that OP is heading for a camping trip in cucktown.
Cuckystone park is a great place to have some yogi get all up in your wifes picnic basket

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 19 Dec 2015 06:55:18 No.649285 Report

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>>649073
>get a 5 gallon jug (or two) refill as needed
Yes - this works.
But don't get round "jugs" ; get like "jerry" can shaped water drums , the flat profile makes them easier to lift and carry because the CG is closer to your body [also available in smaller sizes], make sure it comes with a Tap ; and many are now 'wide-mouth' so that makes them easier to fill. [you may want to consider a short hose and connectors/adaptors as needed]]

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 19 Dec 2015 14:07:13 No.649360 Report

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>>649285
Jesus Christ you dummy. He's not going on safari.

Buy two cases of water from Costco for $6 or a few gallons from Walmart and refill. No need to over think these things

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 19 Dec 2015 14:26:35 No.649374 Report

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>>649023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDDQir5DDEA
>Don't pet the bison.
You sure? KEK
>>649065
Wash pans with stream water, crystal-clear, and if you worry about germs just heat them once more.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 19 Dec 2015 16:26:44 No.649428 Report

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>>649065

>Drinking water is normally available in all campgrounds with occasional exceptions.

Dude. Seriously kill yourself right now and post pictures

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 20 Dec 2015 01:08:50 No.649702 Report

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>how do i camp outside
>where ...
>with what ...

plz stop these threads

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