We have been traveling thru Montana for many years and drove right by this place so many times. It is located on Hwy 87 as you near town from the west, next to the airport right above town. I have asked others about the viability of it only to hear "It's okay for a night". This year we decided to stop and play the Boondock Game rather than pay $40 at a local RV park.
We were quite surprised. The sites are rudimentary and either grass or gravel. There are many with covered picnic tables. The bathrooms are centrally located and are clean and well maintained. There is a central water spigot on one end of the park so you may either fill water jugs there or water up your freshwater tank. Staying here is free, but there is a donation box if you wish. We did make a nominal donation.
We found a nice level spot on the west side and set up. We did the 'bottled water' routine, being it was just an overnight.
Even though we were right next to the highway there was very little noise all night, except for the occasional coyote. The next morning over my morning coffee sitting at the picnic table watching the prairie dogs play I discovered there is a very large grocery right across the street. We scooted thru on our way out to pick up some delicious fresh baked warm muffins for the 'road breakfast'.
Another interesting feature is that if travel here from the west the Big Sky Grocery is located just minutes from the park and near Eddie's Corner. Big Sky Grocery is run by a local Amish family and offers everything from fresh fruit and vegetables and bulk spices to candy, canned goods and meats. We highly recommend the deli sandwiches for the road, plus I always pick up some local Amish Spaetzle and Honey.
The next day we pushed on farther east but believe me we'll be back. No, it's not full hookups with all the bells and whistles, but for an overnight on the road this place has a lot to offer. Free camping, good food.......who could ask for more?
"You don't have to be rich to travel well"
Eugene Fodor
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