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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in the Spring | |
Livingston, Montana, is a decent alternative that might be worth a night or two. It's far less tacky and expensive than Jackson or - even worse - West Yellowstone. The hour drive to the north entrance is lovely.
Gardiner is closer, and will no doubt be more spendy, but is still small enough to be quiet and pleasant. (At least it was the last time I was there.)
A number of YS campgrounds are first-come, although many won't be open so early in the year. More camping available in just about any direction, in the Nat Forest surrounding the park. There are numerous camp grounds, developed and primitive, in the lovely area N and E of Jackson. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/fishlake/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5121831
I'd also suggest you delay a week, planning to miss as much snow as possible, but still beat the peak-of-summer crowd. Check the Yellowstone NPS site to see when various roads and destinations open for the year.
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