re: Anyone been camping in Yellowstone?

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May

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Motherfricking mosquitoes. June/july is worse, but bring a bucket of deet.

I’ve camped most places at Yellowstone and you can’t go wrong with either Madison or Canyon. I’d suggest Canyon because you’re right by Hayden Valley where I saw a grizzly bear in August plus there’s a ton of wildlife and you’re right by the falls and the lake isn’t far. Plus if you’re planning on heading to slough you’re right by the road leading up there ( if it’s open) so you’ll have a head start on getting there before anybody.

Consider that you will have sporadic phone service to no phone service in Yellowstone. I had phone service for the most part of Grand Tetons. Yellowstone was almost non-existent. If being able to call for assistance is something that is important to you, Yellowstone is going to be a challenge.

Grand Tetons has some great trails and lakes. Hidden Falls was one of the better trails we hiked. And the Devil's Staircase leads you to the top of Phelp's lake.

Hidden falls in Grand Teton's has a trail that goes around Jenny Lake, I don't know if the trout will be biting or the lake will be thawed out even by then. The falls are worth seeing on a hike though if you choose to stay in the Tetons.

That sucks. I’d still stay at canyon though because there’s more to do on that side and it’s equidistant from the Norris turnoff you’d have to take to go up through mammoth.

ETA: or just book a few days at each. That’s what I did my first time.

Also, get your old man to read up on the Forrest Fenn treasure. I’m almost positive it’s in Yellowstone somewhere and it’s fun to look for while you’re driving around trying to interpret every clue.