# 402. Why Are Recreation.gov's Campsite Length's So Confusing, and Vail Trip Report

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Podcast: [RV Miles Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rv-miles-podcast-176534)
Published: 2026-03-23T02:06:38+00:00
Episode link: https://rvmiles.podbean.com/e/402-why-are-campsite-lengths-so-confusing-and-a-vail-trip-report/
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## Resource

In this week's episode, Jason recaps his visit to Vail, Colorado, and the drive out of the mountains in a blizzard on the way home. Plus, we answer a listener's question about why campsite length listings on Recreation.gov are so confusing. *The RVing With Joe video with Ember: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHUEXj4Xtns*The episode with Jason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xy5dBMEo4*Aspen Jacobsen's "We'll Create Better": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4eWoh_e4g Get links to all the past podcast episodes mentioned at https://RVMiles.com/402 *Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers*Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/*HOMECOMING tickets go on sale April 1st for Mile Marker members and May 1st for the general public https//rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com*Get a free quote for an extended warranty on your RV at https://wholesalewarranties.com*Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001*Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro02:29 Vail Ski Trip07:42 Skiing Costs And Passes14:14 Vail Town Vibes18:16 Snowy Drive Lessons25:34 Etrailer Sponsor26:20 Wholesale Warranties27:15 Campsite Length Confusion34:29 Overhang and Fit Strategy37:08 Total Length and Tight Turns39:06 Backup Plans and Parking43:49 Speed Camera Tickets Rant47:12 Ember Fifth Wheel News55:13 Two Weeks of Sick Kids01:00:15 Shoutout to a Young Musician01:02:24 Homecoming Event Details

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