Looking for a place to stay somewhere between Billings and Butte, MT; suggestions?

[LilBeaver]

Trying to finalize a place to stay - or at least get a general idea of what I am looking at and it seems like almost anything along I-90 in MT is 100+?!?!!? Anyone have any suggestions on somewhere reasonably priced to stay?

 

I have checked some campgrounds out, and even several of those want anywhere from 30 to 50 /night FOR A TENT campsite?! Sheesh.

 

Since I'll be doing 1800 miles in a very short amount of time, I'd sort of like to have something softer than a picnic table at a rest area... I'm open to suggestions.

 

I saw a thread a while back on travel hammocks which looked pretty awesome, but I certainly did not have time to order it and have it arrive in time.

 

Suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance!

[petekadish]

Last year, we stayed a night at the Bozeman, MT KOA Kampground. They had a nice facility there and I would recommend them.

 

I would also recommend buying a good-quality, self-inflating mattress pad if you think that you might be sleeping on the ground. We bought a couple from Cabela's and have been very happy with the quality and the difference they make.

 

Just don't stop in Bozeman late on a Saturday night, with an almost bald rear tire (on a Yamaha), and then go to the only open Harley shop, where they tell you that since you ride an "off-brand" motorcycle, they aren't allowed to help you. However, if you had a Harley - no problem. They would have taken care of you right away. This happened to my traveling buddy last year. We were not very happy campers because of them.

 

Be Safe!

Pete.

[GeorgeS]

Jezzzz--- might as well book a Motel 6, just a few more bucks.

 

No way I would sleep on the ground to save $10 bucks

[LilBeaver]

Last year, we stayed a night at the Bozeman, MT KOA Kampground. They had a nice facility there and I would recommend them.

 

I would also recommend buying a good-quality, self-inflating mattress pad if you think that you might be sleeping on the ground. We bought a couple from Cabela's and have been very happy with the quality and the difference they make.

 

Just don't stop in Bozeman late on a Saturday night, with an almost bald rear tire (on a Yamaha), and then go to the only open Harley shop, where they tell you that since you ride an "off-brand" motorcycle, they aren't allowed to help you. However, if you had a Harley - no problem. They would have taken care of you right away. This happened to my traveling buddy last year. We were not very happy campers because of them.

 

Be Safe!

Pete.

 

I have been considering the KOAs as MOST of the camp grounds seem reasonable, but it seems the ones along this particular stretch are quite pricey. BUT, I really do appreciate the heads up on that particular one - since it is always difficult to tell on websites how nice a place actually is.

 

Jezzzz--- might as well book a Motel 6, just a few more bucks.

 

No way I would sleep on the ground to save $10 bucks

 

Sadly, the chepest motels I have been finding (at least the chain ones) START at 90 or 100 bucks. It would be cheaper to rent a cabin at a campground for a night than to stay at a motel. Which for 40 or 50 bucks per night, I have been considering.

[Squidley]

Sturgis is right around the corner Rick, they are inflating prices prematurely

[Missionary Rider]

Brenda and I stayed in a KOA Kabin at the Big Timber KOA two years ago. The location was convenient and, while it was not the best KOA we used on our long ride, it was fine and much cheaper than any motel room. You will need a sleeping bag or sheets, pillows and a quilt.

Would love to make that trip again some day.

Lynn

Currently cagin' it in MD

[GeorgeS]

Well in the West, Motel 6 is almost always the cheapest.

 

Some of them are New, some updated, and some of them are pretty worn out. !!

 

But as a rule of thumb, they are always the cheapest.

 

But as everything else, even they have raised their base price this year.

 

$49.95 is their single base price up and down the west coast these days.

 

(( OF course, I am not even considering the dumpy motels, and most town's have a few of those ))

 

Yesterday, wife and I and grandson, took the Ferry boat ride from Seattle, to Bremerton Wa. round trip. -- Just for something to do for the afternoon.

That cost me $29.95, just for the Ferry boat round trip. Oh well, the grandson enjoyed the ride.

[LilBeaver]

Thanks for the feedback folks. I too have noticed the Motel6's tend to be the least expensive and most of the time they really aren't all that bad either.

 

I have a few places scoped out already for the first two nights and am still not sure about the third yet, but I think I'll figure that out while I'm on the road.

 

Now, if I can remember where I put my backpacking sleeping bag, it would help make my decision a lot easier!

 

Thanks again.