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12-30-2024, 10:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 510
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Being Canadian albeit hubby a senior at 68, we don't qualify for the senior pass, but we still buy the $80 annual pass even though we never use it for the year and even some years it's not used much at all. But for example down here in Corpus Christi area to get on the National Seashore it's $10 until same day midnight or $25 for 7 days or $45 annual for that specific area. With the annual Interagency/America Beautiful Pass we can come and go at various times for the $80 as well if we are going to explore some National Wildlife refuges that are included as well as some other things so all in all handy to have.
"if" as is the case most times we come down to the USA we don't use it much at all we still feel the cost is worth it as the monies go to a good cause generally
FWIW we also especially in Texas buy the State Park annual pass for $70 here and that covers our daily admissions into any and all State Parks even when camping which can add up quite quickly and just make it easier, PLUS this also gives us 50% savings when we book a campground on the second night booked so well worth it we feel. Just sharing for future for you
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12-31-2024, 08:16 AM
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#72
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Full timing
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Originally Posted by NeedToRetire
When visiting a NP like Yellowstone “Or any NP” My understanding is there is an entrance fee. Do you purchase at the time of entry, or is it something I can purchase ahead of time?
Also, if camping outside the park multiple days, what’s the process for re-entry? Show a pass each day? Or?
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There are "entrance fees" to almost every National Park. You can purchase a pass that will pay for the fees.
Yes, if entering the park from the outside, you will need to pay the fee or have a pass for every day/ every time.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm
Also, about Bear Tooth, drive your tow vehicle to Red Lodge using the Bear Tooth. You will love the drive.
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12-31-2024, 09:47 AM
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#73
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: NW Pennsylvania
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Since we haven’t hit the age requirement yet, we’ll spring for a annual pass.
I will have to fit the Beartooth pass trip in to our plans. Photos I’ve seen look amazing.
On booking YS campground reservations, the bit I’ve read says 13 months in advance, yet when I look at possible booking at Mammoth CG it shows nothing available after mid July?
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12-31-2024, 03:09 PM
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#74
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: NW Pennsylvania
Posts: 198
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Originally Posted by NeedToRetire
Since we haven’t hit the age requirement yet, we’ll spring for a annual pass.
I will have to fit the Beartooth pass trip in to our plans. Photos I’ve seen look amazing.
On booking YS campground reservations, the bit I’ve read says 13 months in advance, yet when I look at possible booking at Mammoth CG it shows nothing available after mid July?
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I called the park this morning & they told me Mammoth can be reserved 6 months in advance, not 13.
Does it make more sense to stay in two different parts of the park? I currently have 4 days at Fishing bridge and wondering if it would make sence to book a few days at Mammoth also? While at FBridge concentrate on the Southern Loop and sights and then while at Mammoth do the Northern loop?
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12-31-2024, 03:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 1,332
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Originally Posted by NeedToRetire
I called the park this morning & they told me Mammoth can be reserved 6 months in advance, not 13.
Does it make more sense to stay in two different parts of the park? I currently have 4 days at Fishing bridge and wondering if it would make sence to book a few days at Mammoth also? While at FBridge concentrate on the Southern Loop and sights and then while at Mammoth do the Northern loop?
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On our trip a few months ago we stayed at Fishing Bridge, then moved to West Yellowstone Grizzly. Lots of other choices in the West Yellowstone area, and close to the west entrance. Plus there are lots of restaurants, breweries, shops and grocery stores.
While at Fishing Bridge we visited Grant Village, Lake Yellowstone area, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Hayden Valley, Canyon area, Tower/Roosevelt, Lamar Valley and Upper Geyser Basin. From West Yellowstone we visited Middle and Lower Geyser Basins, Norris Geyser Basin and the Mammoth area, plus Quake Lake outside Yellowstone.
Wherever you stay there is going to be many miles of driving between the various sites. We always went fairly early as that tends to be a better time for animal sightings and it's less crowded.
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12-31-2024, 03:38 PM
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#76
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Enjoying the Western States!
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Originally Posted by NeedToRetire
I called the park this morning & they told me Mammoth can be reserved 6 months in advance, not 13.
Does it make more sense to stay in two different parts of the park? I currently have 4 days at Fishing bridge and wondering if it would make sence to book a few days at Mammoth also? While at FBridge concentrate on the Southern Loop and sights and then while at Mammoth do the Northern loop?
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We really like Mammoth. Try to get an outside site overlooking the valley below. . #43, 44, 45 there are some nice long pull-alongs on the right side as you enter. It's a good base from driving the Beartooth Hwy, also, and even drive into Montana for lovely river views.... and trout fishing. There was also a hot spring area in the river below the campground for some soaking.... until the big flood recently. https://www.yellowstonepark.com/thin...boiling-river/
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12-31-2024, 04:45 PM
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#77
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 928
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Originally Posted by NeedToRetire
The reservation system for Yellowstones Fishing Bridge CG shows a check out time by 11:00 and check in at 1:00. Can anyone give an idea of what it will look like for us to check out of one Fishing Bridge site at 11:00 & into another at 1:00? If the other spot we reserved opens at 11:00 can we slide into it being consecutive day campers in the same CG, just different spots? Or will we be in camper purgatory for 2 hours? Guess there worse places to kill 2 hours?
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Just talk to the office or camp host; that sort of thing happens frequently enough that they will probably just want to be made aware that you're moving directly from one to the other. The other party should be out by 11, same as you. In places where I've done this, I was told to just head to the new site any time I saw that it had emptied.
Usually the 2 hours in between are for the campground folks to make the rounds collect slips off the site posts, and tidy up the vacated sites. If you've parked in the new-to-you site, it's one less for them to tidy up.
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01-01-2025, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: NW Pennsylvania
Posts: 198
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Originally Posted by Donskiman
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Wherever you stay there is going to be many miles of driving between the various sites. We always went fairly early as that tends to be a better time for animal sightings and it's less crowded.
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We’re early risers, so that’s a good tip that we will implement.
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01-01-2025, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: NW Pennsylvania
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Originally Posted by twogypsies
We really like Mammoth. Try to get an outside site overlooking the valley below. . #43, 44, 45 there are some nice long pull-alongs on the right side as you enter. It's a good base from driving the Beartooth Hwy, also, and even drive into Montana for lovely river views.... and trout fishing. ]
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I think we’re going to start our Yellowstone trip at Mammoth for a few days, then move onto Fishing bridge for a few days. Thanks for the site number tips!
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01-01-2025, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: NW Pennsylvania
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Originally Posted by Rexlion
Just talk to the office or camp host; that sort of thing happens frequently enough that they will probably just want to be made aware that you're moving directly from one to the other. The other party should be out by 11, same as you. In places where I've done this, I was told to just head to the new site any time I saw that it had emptied.
Usually the 2 hours in between are for the campground folks to make the rounds collect slips off the site posts, and tidy up the vacated sites. If you've parked in the new-to-you site, it's one less for them to tidy up.
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Awesome, thats what I was hoping it would be.
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01-01-2025, 11:25 AM
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Member
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Join Date: May 2023
Location: KC Metro S&B
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Congratulations on retirement and hitting the road.
I too am a planner, I can be flexible and spontaneous, but I HATE consequences . My DW struggles with technology and is not able to find a place to stay as we travel down the road. So, prior to departure I use Trip Wizard and plan our camping spots / route. I do not pre-plan and activities.
I also look at toll roads and will admit that I compare our route to Open Roads app and have a pretty good idea of where I will get fuel each time before I ever leave.
We have made in-trip changes, cancelled reservations and been flexible, but in my situation - I NEED AN ITINERARY.
Best of luck and safe travels.
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01-01-2025, 11:55 AM
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#82
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: NW Pennsylvania
Posts: 198
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Originally Posted by MRJEB
Congratulations on retirement and hitting the road.
I too am a planner, I can be flexible and spontaneous, but I HATE consequences . My DW struggles with technology and is not able to find a place to stay as we travel down the road. So, prior to departure I use Trip Wizard and plan our camping spots / route. I do not pre-plan and activities.
I also look at toll roads and will admit that I compare our route to Open Roads app and have a pretty good idea of where I will get fuel each time before I ever leave.
We have made in-trip changes, cancelled reservations and been flexible, but in my situation - I NEED AN ITINERARY.
Best of luck and safe travels.
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Thanks, MRJEb. I've been a planner my whole life, and like I said in my original post, I just want to try to be a bit more spontaneous in retirement. I think "at least on paper/type" I'm going to roll with some firm plans for the important places and try to wing the rest. All of the tech available now at our finger tips, I don't think it will be a problem to wing it.
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01-02-2025, 10:48 AM
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#83
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Posts: 1,408
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Originally Posted by NeedToRetire
Thanks, MRJEb. I've been a planner my whole life, and like I said in my original post, I just want to try to be a bit more spontaneous in retirement. I think "at least on paper/type" I'm going to roll with some firm plans for the important places and try to wing the rest. All of the tech available now at our finger tips, I don't think it will be a problem to wing it.
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You will be fine with spontaneous changes. As a planner myself, plan the work (your itinerary) and then work the plan.
POI may be crowded, find an alternate and come back later to what was missed. Weather impacts can change your day, etc.
If you have your POI in mind you can always change your plans and still stick to the high level plan.
Stuff may happen to really throw a wrench in your plan. Mechanical breakdown etc. Work it out as best you can
You'll be fine.
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