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d3 month roadtrip - south west USA
Hello everyone,
My girlfriend and I are currently planning a road trip through the southwestern United States. The trip is expected to last around three months (as long as the visa allows), with a focus on nature and national parks.
We plan to start in San Francisco in May 2026. The trip doesn’t necessarily have to end there.
The following are our rough destinations; we want to do the detailed planning on site depending on how much we like each place:
•San Francisco
•Redwood National Park
•17 Mile Drive
•Big Sur
•Pinnacles National Park
•Yosemite National Park
•Kings Canyon
•Sequoia National Park
•Channel Islands National Park
•Los Angeles
•San Diego
•Joshua Tree National Park
•Las Vegas
•Grand Canyon
•Antelope Canyon
•Bryce Canyon National Park
•Great Basin National Park
•Salt Lake City
•Rocky Mountains
•Yellowstone National Park
•Lassen Volcanic National Park
Now to my questions:
I’ve decided against shipping my own camper from Germany to the U.S. ue to the high costs, necessary modifications, and customs fees.
1. Where can I find an affordable camper rental near San Francisco for our 3-month stay? A minivan or converted van/pickup would be enough for us. So far, I’ve only found offers over €7,000.
2.Is it better to book locally or online in advance?
3.Are there reliable campgrounds/parking spots near the destinations listed above? Depending on the type of camper, we’ll need access to toilets and showers. Staying in motels from time to time is also an option, but we want to spend a lot of time in nature and sleep there as well.
Thank you in advance for your ideas and answers!
Best regards,
Alex
#activities #travel
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Hello everyone,
My girlfriend and I are currently planning a road trip through the southwestern United States. The trip is expected to last around three months (as long as the visa allows), with a focus on nature and national parks.
We plan to start in San Francisco in May 2026. The trip doesn’t necessarily have to end there.
The following are our rough destinations; we want to do the detailed planning on site depending on how much we like each place:
•San Francisco
•Redwood National Park
•17 Mile Drive
•Big Sur
•Pinnacles National Park
•Yosemite National Park
•Kings Canyon
•Sequoia National Park
•Channel Islands National Park
•Los Angeles
•San Diego
•Joshua Tree National Park
•Las Vegas
•Grand Canyon
•Antelope Canyon
•Bryce Canyon National Park
•Great Basin National Park
•Salt Lake City
•Rocky Mountains
•Yellowstone National Park
•Lassen Volcanic National Park
Now to my questions:
I’ve decided against shipping my own camper from Germany to the U.S. ue to the high costs, necessary modifications, and customs fees.
1. Where can I find an affordable camper rental near San Francisco for our 3-month stay? A minivan or converted van/pickup would be enough for us. So far, I’ve only found offers over €7,000.
2.Is it better to book locally or online in advance?
3.Are there reliable campgrounds/parking spots near the destinations listed above? Depending on the type of camper, we’ll need access to toilets and showers. Staying in motels from time to time is also an option, but we want to spend a lot of time in nature and sleep there as well.
Thank you in advance for your ideas and answers!
Best regards,
Alex
#activities #travel
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