zion, bryce, arches nat. pks. in november
Jul 15th, 2012, 12:39 PM
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zion, bryce, arches nat. pks. in november
we want to spend at least 2 weeks in zion, bryce, arches nat. parks starting nov. 2012. we have an rv. with a tow car. plan to leave rv. in some park and use car to get around,. Is november do-able?
Jul 15th, 2012, 01:34 PM
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I haven't been in November, but I have been in Late October twice and it was great. Bryce, might have a bit of weather issue, by then since it is at a higher elevation. I would do it first. Any chance you could go more toward Mid-October, as that would probably be better fall folliage.
Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef campground in the actual National Parks don't have hookups and don't have shower, btw. Capitol Reef Campground looks really nice. I would do a day or two there, since you are in the area.
I would for sure camp at Goblin Valley State Park for a night. They do have hookups. Another option would be Deadhorse Point State Park for a night.
I was thinking that Bryce and Zion had showers and perhaps hookups, but I'm not totally sure about that.
Buy a National Park Pass or a Senior Pass if you are 62.
I love Utah and it sounds like a great trip.
You might even include Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction too.
Two weeks would be about the right amount of time to hit the area nicely.
Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef campground in the actual National Parks don't have hookups and don't have shower, btw. Capitol Reef Campground looks really nice. I would do a day or two there, since you are in the area.
I would for sure camp at Goblin Valley State Park for a night. They do have hookups. Another option would be Deadhorse Point State Park for a night.
I was thinking that Bryce and Zion had showers and perhaps hookups, but I'm not totally sure about that.
Buy a National Park Pass or a Senior Pass if you are 62.
I love Utah and it sounds like a great trip.
You might even include Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction too.
Two weeks would be about the right amount of time to hit the area nicely.
Jul 15th, 2012, 01:57 PM
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You might run into show at Bryce Canyon in November, since it's at a higher elevation. Early November would probably be OK.
Check the individual park websites for information on campgrounds, etc. www.nps.gov/zion www.nps.gov/brca www.nps.gov/arch
I may be reading your post wrong, but it sounds like you would like to leave your trailer at one of your stops and see the rest of the parks in your car. I wouldn't do that, as there is a fair amount of distance between each park.
Lee Ann
Check the individual park websites for information on campgrounds, etc. www.nps.gov/zion www.nps.gov/brca www.nps.gov/arch
I may be reading your post wrong, but it sounds like you would like to leave your trailer at one of your stops and see the rest of the parks in your car. I wouldn't do that, as there is a fair amount of distance between each park.
Lee Ann
Jul 15th, 2012, 05:02 PM
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There are hookups at the Watchman campground at Zion.
There are showers at both Zion (campground) and Bryce (at the general store building).
No showers or hookups at Arches or Canyonlands.
Bryce will be heading toward winter weather. There could be snow. Is your RV winterized?
Don't go to Zion over Thanksgiving weekend. It's a screaming zoo! And - check the length restrictions for RVs thru the Zion tunnel (Hwy 9).
Do have camping reservations in advance at the Natl Parks if you expect to have hookups, where they are available.
There are a couple different commercial campground in Moab with hookups and showers.
Have fun!
There are showers at both Zion (campground) and Bryce (at the general store building).
No showers or hookups at Arches or Canyonlands.
Bryce will be heading toward winter weather. There could be snow. Is your RV winterized?
Don't go to Zion over Thanksgiving weekend. It's a screaming zoo! And - check the length restrictions for RVs thru the Zion tunnel (Hwy 9).
Do have camping reservations in advance at the Natl Parks if you expect to have hookups, where they are available.
There are a couple different commercial campground in Moab with hookups and showers.
Have fun!
