Trip Information

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📋 All Bookings & Confirmations

# Location Dates Confirmation Cost
1 Hampton Inn Henderson (Vegas) Jul 24–25 86903187 50,000 Hilton pts
2 El Monte RV Rental Jul 25 – Aug 5 QNZ373536-1 $5,238.58
3 Grand Canyon Trailer Village Jul 25–27 63275SG329137 $203.50
4 Lake Powell Wahweap RV Jul 27–28 86D90S $70.50 + $14.99
5 Zion Watchman Campground Jul 28–30 0830628569 $90.00
6 Ruby's Inn RV Park (Bryce) Jul 30–31 Y67AV6 $98.95
7 Homewood Suites Jackson Jul 31 – Aug 1 81128435 90,000 Hilton pts
8 Headwaters at Flagg Ranch Aug 1–2 0825381802 $140.00
9 Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park Aug 2–4 R00000011812 $353.63
10 Home2 Suites SLC Aug 4–5 84286899 40,000 Hilton pts
11 American Airlines Flights Jul 24 & Aug 5 SAIDEX 134,000 AA miles + $146.39

Booking Details

✈️ American Airlines Flights

Passengers: Kekka, Nate, Jake & Tommy Klingerman

SAIDEX
Outbound — Fri, Jul 24
Segment 1AA 2379: RDU → CLT (6:35 PM → 7:51 PM)
Segment 2AA 1275: CLT → LAS (8:51 PM → 10:43 PM)
Duration7h 08m (1h layover CLT)
Return — Wed, Aug 5
Segment 1AA 1895: SLC → CLT (12:53 PM → 6:58 PM)
Segment 2AA 494: CLT → RDU (10:55 PM → 11:56 PM)
Duration9h 03m (3h 57m layover CLT)
Cost134,000 AA miles + $146.39
Phone1-800-433-7300

🏨 Hampton Inn Henderson

Night 1 — Las Vegas Area

86903187
Check-inThu, Jul 24 at 3:00 PM
Check-outFri, Jul 25 at 11:00 AM
Room2 Queen Beds Nonsmoking
Address421 Astaire Drive, Henderson, NV 89014
Phone(702) 992-9292
Cost50,000 Hilton Points
AmenitiesFree breakfast, free parking, outdoor pool, hot tub
Cancel byJul 23, 2026 11:59 PM

🚐 El Monte RV Rental

Class C Family Sleeper (FS) 30-32 ft

QNZ373536-1
VehicleFord E-450 / 7.3L V10
Dimensions~32 ft long × 10 ft wide × 12 ft tall
Sleeps7
PickupSat, Jul 25 (1-3 PM)
3800 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Pickup Phone(702) 269-8000
DropoffWed, Aug 5 (8-11 AM)
2222 W 2300 S, West Valley City, UT 84119
Dropoff Phone(801) 974-0909
Total Cost$5,238.58
Down Payment$300.00 (paid Feb 1)
Balance Due$4,938.58 by Jul 18
Deposit Hold$1,500 credit card hold at pickup
IncludesGold Package, Drop & Go, Kitchen Kit, Linen Kit, Camping Chairs, 1,300 prepaid miles
Cancellation48+ hrs: full refund | 8+ days: lose deposit | 4-7 days: 75% | 3 or less: no refund

🏜️ Grand Canyon Trailer Village

Campground 1 — 2 Nights

63275SG329137
Itinerary398B11785600
Check-inSat, Jul 25 after 12:00 PM
Check-outMon, Jul 27 before 12:00 PM
Address100 Market Plaza Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ
Phone877-404-4614
Emaildncconfirm@delawarenorth.com
Cost$203.50
FeaturesFull hookups (water, sewer, 30/50 amp), cable TV, grill, picnic table
Note$1.00/day Grand Canyon Conservancy Fund at arrival
CancellationFree up to 48 hours prior

🌊 Wahweap RV / Lake Powell

Campground 2 — 1 Night

86D90S
Itinerary80006B9G8
Check-inMon, Jul 27
Check-outTue, Jul 28
Address100 Lakeshore Drive, Page, AZ 86040
Phone888-896-3829
Cost$70.50 (non-refundable)
Resort Fee$14.99 + tax per night (at arrival)
FeaturesFull hookups, 1/4 mi from Lake Powell shore
NoteGlen Canyon NRA entrance fee required (or America the Beautiful Pass)
CancellationNon-refundable (promotional rate)

⛰️ Zion Watchman Campground

Campground 3 — 2 Nights — Site B019, Loop B

0830628569
Check-inTue, Jul 28
Check-outThu, Jul 30
TypeStandard Electric (30 amp)
LocationNear Zion Canyon Visitor Center, walk to shuttle
Cost$90.00 ($45/night × 2)
FeaturesElectric hookup only (no water/sewer at site)
Dump StationAt campground entrance
CancellationBefore Jul 26 = $80 refund; After Jul 27 = $35 refund
Electric only — fill fresh water tank before arrival. Use dump station on exit.

🌱 Ruby's Inn RV Park (Bryce)

Campground 4 — 1 Night — Site PFHU 75 ft #102

Y67AV6
Check-inThu, Jul 30 at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Check-outFri, Jul 31 by 11:00 AM
Address26 S Main St, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764
Phone435-834-8032 (Activities Desk)
Cost$98.95 (includes $15 lock fee)
FeaturesFull hookups, fire pit, grill, WiFi, pull-thru, Ponderosa Pines
Location1 mile from Bryce Canyon NP entrance
Portalrubysinn.com
Cancellation$10 fee; no refund within 48 hours
CAMPFIRE NIGHT #1 — Fire pit and grill at site. Bring s'mores supplies!

🏠 Homewood Suites Jackson

Night 7 — Jackson, WY

81128435
Check-inFri, Jul 31 at 4:00 PM
Check-outSat, Aug 1 at 12:00 PM
Room2 Dbl 1 Bdrm Fireplace Suite Nonsmoking
Address260 N Millward St, Jackson, WY 83001
Phone(307) 739-0808
Cost90,000 Hilton Points
AmenitiesFree hot breakfast, WiFi, indoor pool, full kitchen, fireplace
Cancel byJul 30, 2026 11:59 PM

⛺️ Headwaters at Flagg Ranch

Campground 5 — 1 Night — Site 323, Loop 300s

0825381802
Check-inSat, Aug 1 at 2:00 PM
Check-outSun, Aug 2 at 11:00 AM
Address100 Grassy Lakes Rd, Moran, WY 83013
Phone(307) 543-2861 (Jun-Sep)
Cost$140.00
FeaturesFull hookups, pull-through, fire pit with metal grate, bear box, picnic table
Location2 miles south of Yellowstone south entrance
Cancellation$10 change fee for date modifications
CAMPFIRE NIGHT #2 — All RV sites have fire pits with metal grates!

🌋 Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park

Campground 6 — 2 Nights — Site #132 Gallatin NF Back In

R00000011812
InvoiceI00000035418
Check-inSun, Aug 2
Check-outTue, Aug 4
Address210 S Electric Street, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone(406) 646-4466
Emailcamp@grizzlyrv.com
Cost$353.63 (PAID IN FULL)
FeaturesFull hookups, Wi-Fi, backs to Gallatin National Forest
Location1 mile from Yellowstone West Entrance
Outside the park — Disconnect hookups each morning, drive into park, reconnect each evening.

🏨 Home2 Suites SLC

Night 12 — Salt Lake City (final night)

84286899
Check-inTue, Aug 4 at 3:00 PM
Check-outWed, Aug 5 at 11:00 AM
Room2 Qn Beds Studio Nonsmoking
Address4028 Parkway Blvd, West Valley City, UT 84120
Phone(801) 679-8222
Cost40,000 Hilton Points
AmenitiesFree breakfast, free parking, indoor pool, all-suite, kitchen
RV Return~5 minutes from hotel
SLC Airport~15 minutes (6 miles)
Cancel byAug 3, 2026 11:59 PM

🚐 RV Details

🚗 El Monte RV — Class C Family Sleeper

Length
~32 ft
Width
~10 ft
Height
~12 ft
Chassis
Ford E-450
Engine
7.3L V10
Fuel
Unleaded Gas
Sleeps
7
Est. MPG
8–10

Tip: Fill up at 1/4 tank in remote areas. Plan for ~250–300 mile range per tank.

CRITICAL: Zion Tunnel Restriction

Effective June 7, 2026: Vehicles exceeding ANY of these dimensions are BANNED from the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway tunnel:

  • Length: 35'9" | Width: 7'10" | Height: 11'4"

Your RV: ~32 ft long × 10 ft wide × 12 ft tall — CANNOT USE THE TUNNEL.

Impact: Enter/exit Zion via the South Entrance (Springdale) only. The bypass route (Zion → Bryce via I-15 N → UT-20 → US-89 → UT-12) adds about 65 miles and 40 minutes (151 mi total vs ~86 mi through tunnel).

Daily RV Checklist

✅ Before Driving

  • Disconnect all hookups (electric, water, sewer)
  • Cap sewer outlet
  • Retract slides (if extended)
  • Secure all cabinets and loose items
  • Check mirrors and clearance
  • Retract TV antenna (if applicable)

🏡 After Arriving

  • Level the RV
  • Extend slides
  • Connect electric (30 or 50 amp)
  • Connect water (use pressure regulator)
  • Connect sewer (where available)

Tank Management

Tank Action
Fresh Water Fill before Zion (electric only site)
Gray Water Dump at each full-hookup site
Black Water Dump every 2–3 days, always before return

Campsite-Specific Notes

Grand Canyon (Trailer Village)

  • Full hookups available
  • Market Plaza nearby for supplies
  • Shuttle access to rim viewpoints

Lake Powell (Wahweap)

  • Full hookups available
  • $14.99 resort fee due at arrival
  • Glen Canyon NRA entrance required (or America the Beautiful Pass)

Zion (Watchman)

  • ELECTRIC ONLY — no water/sewer at site
  • Fill fresh water tank before arriving
  • Dump station at campground entrance (use on departure)
  • Walk to Visitor Center and shuttle

Bryce (Ruby's Inn)

  • Full hookups available
  • Fire pit AND grill at site #102
  • 1 mile from park entrance

Flagg Ranch (Headwaters)

  • Full hookups available
  • Fire pit with metal grate
  • Bear box provided — USE IT
  • Limited cell service

Yellowstone (Grizzly RV Park)

  • Full hookups available
  • Outside the park — disconnect daily to explore
  • 1 mile from West Entrance
  • Wi-Fi available

📞 Emergency Contacts

National Park Emergency 911
El Monte RV Roadside Assistance (866) 360-6959
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
AA Reservations 1-800-433-7300
Hilton Reservations 1-800-445-8667
El Monte RV (Las Vegas Pickup) (702) 269-8000
El Monte RV (SLC Dropoff) (801) 974-0909
Hampton Inn Henderson (702) 992-9292
Grand Canyon Trailer Village 877-404-4614
Lake Powell Wahweap 888-896-3829
Ruby's Inn (Bryce) 435-834-8032
Homewood Suites Jackson (307) 739-0808
Headwaters Flagg Ranch (307) 543-2861
Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park (406) 646-4466
Home2 Suites SLC (801) 679-8222

🌦️ Weather Expectations

Late July through early August conditions at each stop.

Location High Low Notes
Grand Canyon (South Rim) 80–85°F 50–55°F Afternoon thunderstorms possible
Zion 95–105°F 70–75°F Very hot, bring lots of water
Bryce (higher elevation) 75–85°F 45–50°F Cool mornings, great for sunrise
Jackson / Tetons 75–85°F 45–55°F Perfect hiking weather
Yellowstone 70–80°F 40–50°F Can be cool, layers recommended

Pack for Temperature Swings

  • Light layers for hot afternoons
  • Warm layers for cool mornings (especially Bryce & Yellowstone)
  • Rain jacket for afternoon thunderstorms
  • Sun protection: hat, sunscreen (SPF 50+), sunglasses
  • Zion is the hottest stop — plan strenuous hikes for early morning

📶 Cell Service & Connectivity

Location Cell Service Notes
Grand Canyon Limited Best near Village
Lake Powell / Page Good Town of Page
Zion Limited Good in Springdale
Bryce Poor Some signal at Ruby's
Jackson Good Full service
Grand Teton Poor Limited throughout park
Yellowstone Very Poor Minimal to none
West Yellowstone Good Town has coverage

Starlink Mini

Consider activating Starlink Mini service ($50/month) for internet in remote areas. Works while the RV is parked. Estimated cost: ~$249 for device + ~$50 for 1 month Mini Roam plan.

💰 Cost Breakdown

Transportation

Item Cost Status
El Monte RV Rental (11 days) $5,238.58 $300 paid, $4,938.58 due Jul 18
Flight taxes/fees + miles purchase $146.39 Paid
Transportation Subtotal $5,384.97

Campgrounds

Location Nights Cost Status
Grand Canyon Trailer Village 2 $203.50 Booked
Lake Powell Wahweap 1 $70.50 Paid (+ $14.99 resort fee at arrival)
Zion Watchman 2 $90.00 Booked
Ruby's Inn (Bryce) 1 $98.95 Booked
Headwaters Flagg Ranch 1 $140.00 Booked
Yellowstone Grizzly RV 2 $353.63 Paid in full
Campgrounds Subtotal 9 nights $956.58
Total Cash Booked
$6,341.55

Points & Miles Used

Hilton Honors Points

Hampton Inn Henderson (1 night) 50,000
Homewood Suites Jackson (1 night) 90,000
Home2 Suites SLC (1 night) 40,000
Total (3 nights) 180,000 pts

American Airlines Miles

RDU → LAS — Jul 24 (4 pax) 67,000
SLC → RDU — Aug 5 (4 pax) 67,000
Total 134,000 miles

Estimated Additional Costs

Item Estimate Details
Fuel (~1,823 mi @ 8 MPG) ~$850 ~228 gal @ ~$3.75/gal avg
Mileage overage (~523 mi) ~$183 1,300 prepaid; est. 1,823 total @ $0.35/mi
Food & Groceries (12 days) ~$800 ~$400 groceries + ~$400 dining out
America the Beautiful Pass $80 Covers all national park entries
Starlink Mini + 1 month ~$300 Device + Mini Roam plan
Activities & Misc ~$300 Bear spray, water shoes, s'mores, etc.
Additional Costs Total ~$2,513
Projected Grand Total (Cash)
~$8,800 – $9,000
Plus 180,000 Hilton Points + 134,000 AA Miles

Payment Timeline

Date Action Amount
Feb 1, 2026 RV deposit paid $300.00
Feb 1, 2026 Yellowstone Grizzly RV $353.63
Feb 1, 2026 AA miles purchase $101.59
Feb 1, 2026 Flight taxes/fees $44.80
Jul 18, 2026 RV balance due $4,938.58
Jul 24, 2026 Hotels, campgrounds charged Various
Jul 25, 2026 RV security deposit hold $1,500 (returned)
Jul 27, 2026 Lake Powell resort fee $14.99

Budget Comparison

RV National Parks adventure vs. original Disney Wonder Alaska cruise quote

~$8,700
RV Trip (5 National Parks, 6 States)
vs
~$13,000
Disney Cruise Alaska (family of 4, verandah)
Saving ~$4,300 — plus more flexibility, more parks, and campfire nights!

Cost Notes

  • Lake Powell has an additional $14.99 resort fee payable at arrival
  • Grand Canyon may charge $1/day conservation fund at arrival
  • All national park entrance fees covered by America the Beautiful Pass ($80)
  • Hilton Diamond status should provide room upgrades where available
  • AA Platinum Pro status may help with flight changes if needed

📅 Cancellation Deadlines

Booking Free Cancel By Notes
Hampton Inn Henderson Jul 23, 2026 Free cancellation before 11:59 PM
El Monte RV See rental agreement 48+ hrs: full refund | 8+ days: lose deposit | 4-7 days: 75% | 3 days: none
Grand Canyon Trailer Village 48 hours prior Free cancellation
Lake Powell Wahweap Non-refundable Promotional rate — no refund
Zion Watchman Jul 26, 2026 Before Jul 26 = $80 refund; After Jul 27 = $35 refund
Ruby's Inn (Bryce) 48 hours prior $10 cancellation fee
Homewood Suites Jackson Jul 30, 2026 Free cancellation before 11:59 PM
Headwaters Flagg Ranch $10 change fee $10 fee for date modifications
Yellowstone Grizzly RV Check policy Already paid in full — verify cancellation terms
Home2 Suites SLC Aug 3, 2026 Free cancellation before 11:59 PM

🐻 Wildlife Safety

Grand Teton and Yellowstone are active bear and bison habitat. These rules keep your family safe.

🐻 Bear Safety

  • Store all food in bear boxes when provided
  • Never approach bears — maintain 100+ yard distance
  • Carry bear spray (purchase in Jackson or West Yellowstone)
  • Make noise on trails to avoid surprising bears
  • Never feed wildlife — it is illegal and dangerous

🦬 Bison Safety

  • Do NOT approach — they can run 35 mph
  • Stay at least 25 yards away at all times
  • If a bison raises its tail, it may charge — back away
  • Never get between a bison and its calf
  • Bison are the most dangerous animals in the parks

👁️ General Wildlife Viewing Tips

  • Use binoculars and telephoto lenses — never approach for photos
  • Stay in or near your vehicle in Yellowstone whenever possible
  • Dawn and dusk are the best times for wildlife viewing
  • Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley are the prime wildlife hotspots in Yellowstone
  • If you cause an animal to move, you are too close
Fire Restrictions: August in the West often has fire bans due to wildfire danger. Check local conditions before lighting campfires at Ruby's Inn and Flagg Ranch.