| Yellowstone campgrounds
Hey Jace,
As Brett stated, the park is hugh and when you add tourist traffic, it's now hugh and slow. It's very common for a bear, elk or bison sighting to stop traffic. Also there is a lot of road work going on through-out the park and some of the roads are on the rough side.
According to AAA "Guide to National Parks" Yellowstone has 12 campgrounds and you must have reserve a spot-even years in advance. I spent 3 months exploring YNP and here's my 2 cents on where I would have a base camp(area's).
Madison: this is the beginning of the geyser's. There are about 10 from here to Old Faithful.
Canyon Village: upper & lower falls- Grand Canyon of Yellowstone- Mt Washburn @ 10,243' with 360 degrees of viewing, has a wide paved path that brings you to the top. Awesome!- Hayden Valley is a great place for Grizzly sightings.
Lamar Valley- there's a campground on the North East Entrance Road. Lamar Valley is where YNP reintroduced the wolves. I saw some of the most beautiful wildflowers in this area. There are also a number of great hikes that your family would love. Also from here you should take a day's drive up and back on the Beartooth Mountain Hwy. Leave the trailer and you'll see sights that you'll be talking about for years to come. If you have enough time, the Chief Joseph Hwy is a beauty too, again leave the trailer behind.
I stop here as I'm getting a little excited myself.
PM me and I'll be happy to share any and all. I'd didn't even talk about the Teton's, which are awesome and I could share some great hikes for your family.
John
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