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Wyoming and Montana

Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier

Jackson to St. Mary: the Tetons, Yellowstone's geysers and bison, Flathead Lake and the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Approximate distance
≈ 621 mi
Stops
10
Suggested nights
14
Best season
July, August, September
July to mid-September. Going-to-the-Sun Road only opens fully in late June or July; timed entry reservations some years.

Warnings for large vehicles

  • Going-to-the-Sun Road: vehicles over 21 ft long, 8 ft wide (mirrors included) or 10 ft high are banned between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun. Park the RV and take the shuttle.
  • Yellowstone: book campgrounds early; few sites for rigs over 40 ft. Never approach bison.

These routes were written from memory: double-check distances, seasons, rules and closures with official sources before you go.

Road rules: United States

Stops

  1. Jackson Departure
  2. Colter Bay (Grand Teton) 2 nights
  3. Old Faithful 1 night
  4. Canyon Village 2 nights
  5. Gardiner (Mammoth) 1 night
  6. Bozeman 1 night
  7. Missoula 1 night
  8. Polson (Flathead Lake) 1 night
  9. West Glacier 3 nights
  10. St. Mary 2 nights

Simplified line: straight lines between stops. The planner works out the real road.

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