Believe it or not, Old Faithful isn’t the only reason to go to Yellowstone National Park. America’s first national park is also home to one of nation’s best places for biking, hiking, boating, camping, and fishing.

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Believe it or not, Old Faithful isn’t the only reason to go to Yellowstone National Park. America’s first national park is also home to one of nation’s best places for biking, hiking, boating, camping, and fishing.

Yellowstone stretches across nearly 3,500 square miles and spans through Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. If you’re thinking about planning a visit, you’ll definitely want to do your homework. Start by determining what attractions you’d like to visit or what activities you and your family will want to do. There are various campgrounds scattered throughout the massive park that are closer to certain attractions and offer a number of different things to do. Some are very far apart so you’ll have to investigate which one is the best for you in order to avoid a lot of driving within the park.

One of the largest RV parks in Yellowstone is the Fishing Bridge RV Park. A lot of the basic amenities can be found here, including a general store, electric, sewer, water, hook-ups, and more. Coin laundry facilities and pay showers are also available. Fishing Bridge is located at the north end of Yellowstone Lake and offers a very large variety of activities for the entire family. A number of biking and hiking trails branch out of the camping area and can accommodate excursions of any length. Some of the most popular trails offer stunning views of the lakes and other surrounding water features. For those looking to get out on the water, there is a boat launch very nearby. You can also rent canoes and other watercraft and enjoy the area at a much slower pace.

If you’re looking for a camping area with a woodsier feel, head over to Grant Campground at the southern edge of Yellowstone Lake. While there are no utility hook-ups available, a laundry facility, restaurants, pay showers, and a sanitary dump station are all located very nearby. The campground is located in a rather heavily wooded area and offers a bit of privacy that the larger RV parks cannot offer. With lake access nearby, you can also enjoy many of the same activities you’d find at the Fishing Bridge RV Park.

For the true wilderness experience, visit one of the more remote camping areas, such as the Pebble Creek Campground. There are definitely no utility hook-ups or nearby amenities. Water must be hand pumped and only vault toilets are available. The nearest pay phone is approximately 9 miles away and you should expect to receive no cell phone service. Quite a few large pull through RV spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. If you’re looking for a bit more rough terrain and some more diverse trail offerings, this is the spot for you.

No matter where you choose to go in Yellowstone National Park, you can expect to have a good time experiencing the best America has to offer.

Source E. B. Chuong writes articles about recreational vehicles, and outdoor activities. Are you intrigued by the edgy look of Icon helmets?