TRIP TO MT.RUSHMORE AND YELLOWSTONE

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In all of your travels to Yellowstone and near by West Yellowstone, Im wanting someone to check out the VERY New Campground adjacent to the IMAX. While in West Yellowstone last year I discovered them building this Park and I understand that it just opened last Thursday. We called tonite and the rates seem to be in line with Grizzly RV Park(45-55.00)......so if you happen to pass by, have a look see.    Not sure Id stay there but Im sure its pretty nice and close to everything in West Yellowstone.
 
Cant disagree with that.....West Yellowstone isnt Too big but with that being said, being in the same Parking lot with the IMAX and Wolf Discovery Center does kinda put it smack in the middle of the two most prominent attractions West Yellowstone has to offer. My post was more about INFO than anything else since so many are always looking for RV Park options in and around Yellowstone.......if this new Park meets the standards of the RV public, Id just like to hear what they think about it.
 
When we were in Yellowstone last summer I wondered what they were doing with the lot. Used to be able to park RV's there while doing some shopping. Guess it will be more difficult now for those just stopping for a short time. I imagine they will do well and will have to keep up the standards to compete with Grizzly.
 
RVTom75 said:
WE ARE PLANNING ON A TRIP AROUND THE MIDDLE OF JULY TO THE ABOVE DESTINATIONS,LEAVING FROM DALLAS,TX. -TOO MT.RUSHMORE AND THEN ONTO YELLOWSTONE. INFO. ON RV PARKS AND ROUTES WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
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We stayed in military FamCamps so unless you are eligible, I can help with that.  We just left Rapid City at the beginning of the week and are now in Wichita Falls. We took the interstate I-90, 29, and 35 for the most part.  That's not the most direct route from Dallas, but it's the quickest.  A few years back we made the mistake of using an interior road thru Nebraska and it was horrible for RV travel. I think that was Highway 20, but no sure. Perhaps someone who lives in that state can clarify it.

You've gotten a bunch of good suggestions on what to do in both places. When in Rapid City, you might want to check out the two tour bus operators that do Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Needles, and Custer State park. They are all day tours, but beats having to do the driving yourself.

 
I have noticed some construction there, they moved the Smoke Eaters cabin to that spot.  DIdn't think any RV sites were going in.  Will check it out.
 
When we did our trip, we entered from the south.  That way you enjoy the spectacular peaks of the Teatons.  A night in the Teatons is worth the stop.

Enjoy.

Think about reversing your trip.  Nobody  mentioned Devils Tower. First National Landmark.
 
RoyalEF said:
But this is the list of things I've found to do

South Dakota-------
Check out the Ellsworth AFB Museum while you are there, it is pretty neat and anybody can stop in and check it out, no military/retired/dependent ID required.
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Montana---
Up by Ekalaka (pronounced Eek-a-la-ka) Montana is the Medicine Rocks State Park. It is not too far (by Western State Standards) from Devils Tower and/or the Teddy Roosevelt park.

Oly
 
Olys45 said:
Montana---
Up by Ekalaka (pronounced Eek-a-la-ka) Montana is the Medicine Rocks State Park. It is not too far (by Western State Standards) from Devils Tower and/or the Teddy Roosevelt park.

Oly
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There is an interesting, if small, museum in Ekalaka.  The town itself is interesting and it is still much like an old west town.
 
Jim Godward said:
There is an interesting, if small, museum in Ekalaka.  The town itself is interesting and it is still much like an old west town.
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A lot of the small towns/county seats in Eastern Montana have pretty neat Museums of their respective areas.  Sadly, I have not had the chance to make it to Ekalaka in my travels for my job yet.

Oly
 
Oly,

You are right, Baker, Glendive, Terry, especially Miles City, etc., along the Yellowstone and I-90 and Havre, Malta, Wolf Point, etc. along the High line, US 2, all have interesting stuff.  We fell in love with Ft. Benton a few years ago but over 200 miles to get there. :(

One problem we have is that everything is so far.  :)
 
I did not see any mention of the Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument http://www.nps.gov/libi/index.htm in Garryowen, MT. From there if you want to go to Cody and see the Buffalo Bill Museum, US-310, MT-72 and WY-120 will get you there with no serious mountain driving. If you stopped in or near Red Lodge, you could make a day trip loop of the Beartooth Scenic Highway http://byways.org/explore/byways/2281/explore.html and Chief Joseph Scenic Highway http://byways.org/explore/byways/2168/itinerary/4105 before heading on to Cody.

If you come through the Big Horns on US-16 or US-14, Thermopolis is worth a stop to go to the free State Park Bathouse [urlhttp://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.aspx?siteID=9][/url] , the Dinosaur Center http://www.wyodino.org/, and Legend Rock http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field_offices/Worland/rec/legend.html.
 
Trailer traveler said:
I did not see any mention of the Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument http://www.nps.gov/libi/index.htm in Garryowen, MT. From there if you want to go to Cody and see the Buffalo Bill Museum, US-310, MT-72 and WY-120 will get you there with no serious mountain driving. If you stopped in or near Red Lodge, you could make a day trip loop of the Beartooth Scenic Highway http://byways.org/explore/byways/2281/explore.html and Chief Joseph Scenic Highway http://byways.org/explore/byways/2168/itinerary/4105 before heading on to Cody.

If you come through the Big Horns on US-16 or US-14, Thermopolis is worth a stop to go to the free State Park Bathouse [urlhttp://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.aspx?siteID=9][/url] , the Dinosaur Center http://www.wyodino.org/, and Legend Rock http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field_offices/Worland/rec/legend.html.
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X2 on most of that. The Beartooth highway (US 212) from Red Lodge to Cooke City could be the most spectacular drive you will find. If you drive Chief Joseph highway, make sure to stop in the parking area on the south side the bridge over Sunlight creek.

Be aware that both of those drives have some fairly steep grades. If steep grades don't scare you, try taking US-14A out of the Bighorn N.F. instead of US-14 or US-16. It is the steepest of all (see the photo), but the reward is a stop at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (just east of Lovell) which is an often overlooked (pun intended) gem.  Their Devil's Canyon Overlook will have you wondering if you got detoured to the Grand Canyon. Bighorn sheep can usually be found along the road to the overlook. Wild horses are almost always found as well. To top it off, the camp ground there is FREE, although they do charge a little if you want an electric hookup.
 

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