We had a wonderful overnight stay at Old West RV Park. Easy access to, in and out of the park,…read morelevel, and clean and the owners, Jeremy and Ivy are lovely, and dog friendly people which we and our Corgi really appreciate. The grass at the camp sites are well maintained, making it an even better experience all around for ours and his enjoyment. Will definitely stay here again when traveling I-90. Thanks for the great dinner recommendation, too!

Chirps Across the Continental Divide: A Love Letter to Reed Point's Little Sentinels…read moreby Antonio J. Hopson I can't explain my love for prairie dogs, but I'll try--because obsession needs witnesses. They're cute, sure, but that's just the welcome mat. What hooks me is that each one is a character: expressive, social, democratic even. In their sprawling underground neighborhoods--called towns--they share the burden of survival like a chorus line of lookouts. One squeaks a warning for a hawk; another chirps a different tune for a coyote. There's even evidence they can recognize the same human wearing different colored shirts. In the grand theater of the animal kingdom, prairie dogs don't just bark--they speak. And of all the wild creatures we've studied, only humans have a more nuanced language. For now. That's what draws me--not just their behavior, but their performance of it. So we packed a cooler, my old notebook signed by Jane Goodall (humble brag), and my partner Jenny, and drove 760 miles to Reed Point, Montana. Destination: Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, a sun-drenched patch of holy ground for lovers of language, wildlife, and miracles that live in the dirt. We parked with lawn chairs and beers--the kind of setup meant more for communion than conquest. If you're lucky enough to date someone who finds rodents romantic, skip the tourist traps. Go see the real show: prairie dogs at dusk. But first: Reed Point. The town feels like time paused for a smoke and never came back. We stayed at the Old West RV Park, run by Jeremy and Ivy--two of the kindest, no-nonsense folks you'll ever meet. The place is spotless. The restrooms gleam. The grass is manicured like a country club for travelers. There's even a rusted safe, a stagecoach wheel, and a tractor that--to this city slicker--looked like a fossil from another dimension. Now, let's talk about the "Redneck" thing. I'm a Black man. Jenny's white. And yes, I know what you might be thinking: Montana? Isn't that the kind of place where people don't "see" you until they do? But not once did we feel unwelcome. Not from Jeremy. Not from Ivy. Not even from the guy with the Jeep whose license plate simply read "REDNECK." We laughed--not at it, but with it. In Reed Point, "redneck" wasn't code for hate; it was shorthand for hard work--for boots worn down by fences, and fences built up by hands. Jeremy, curious and open, asked why we drove halfway across the West to watch what many call pests. I explained--romantically, yes, but also scientifically. Prairie dogs are keystone species. Their burrows aerate soil, feed ecosystems, create homes for owls, ferrets, foxes. Sure, they're a headache for ranchers--but they're a heartbeat for the plains. Jeremy nodded, asked sharp questions. That's the thing about Montanans: they'll move toward you or away--but always honestly. He even helped us search beyond the park, pointing out access roads and public lands. We took a wrong turn--of course--and ended up right back at Greycliff. Perfect. Prairie dogs, like us, are diurnal. They nap during the day's peak heat and come alive in the golden hour--just like we did. Most folks blast past the I-90 sign, never knowing they're missing the closest thing America has to a rodent opera. Jenny and I weren't tourists. We were observers. Scientists. Lovers. We set up shop, field notebook in hand, and began cataloging: behavior, vocalizations, social dynamics. Around the park's loop, we noted distinct neighborhoods--each with its own tone and tempo. We named them: Tacoma, Medina, Bellevue, and Rainier Beach. Some had kids. Some had retirees. One was ruled by a prairie dog we dubbed "Karen"--who would not shut up about our presence. I swear she was filing a report. Jenny had seen them once as a kid, from a car window. That glimpse had imprinted on her. For me, it was more than awe. It was homecoming. Instead of teaching science, I was doing science. The behavior was textbook and thrilling. Sentry postures. Splooting. Foraging. Alarm jumps that looked like panic--or joy. The line blurs in prairie dog. Jenny cooed at every move. I tried to play the scientist. Tried. But I smiled more than I wrote. And truth be told, while these creatures are wild, they're acclimated to humans standing around watching. We stay in our lane, they stay in theirs. But you can't help but feel like you're the one in the zoo--not them. Back at the RV park, it was a fifteen-minute drive to The Water Hole Saloon

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Convenient locations, off of i-90. Easy on and off. Park is…read moreclean. Sites are gravel, full hookups available. I would definitely stay again.

I stayed on a quick trip for a dog sports event in Columbus. It was very quiet and clean.read more

Beautiful views!! Nice help and friendly service .... And right off we meet wonderful people who…read morewill be life long friends!

This is our second time here at the park. We made reservations in advance for three weeks and…read moreextended our stay (we were willing to move sites). What we love is their staff - they have hired really great people who care about the property and the people who stay here. This park is clean, sites are well-maintained, and a nice shop with essentials and gift items. Oh did I mention the ice cream? Oh yeah, love sitting by the community camp fire, eating ice cream, watching eagles and ospreys fly across the river, and meeting new people. Definitely a favorite.

This koa is in desperate need of a good manicure. We had a very nice site on the river but other…read moresites were not well taken care of. Grass was hip deep and amenities very few. There is a very small indoor pool. Road getting in was extremely bumpy and wash boarded. I Wouldn't recommend staying here unless you get a river site.

The road in is horrible. If you value your rig at all, don't stay here. Nice peole..horrible road…read more It reminded us of the Dalton Highway. IYKYK

Stopped for a couple nights after rough camping in the mountains. Very friendly office staff…read more Really promoting all the stores in the town. Very informative Clean bathrooms shower and laundry rooms. Very nice store. No shade but a beautiful view of the mountains. Well maintained sites. Definitely would return when in the area. Was quiet sleeping.

Secluded and clean campground with beautiful mountain views! Extremely quiet at night, which was…read morewonderful. Gravel sites are long and mostly level. We met owners Gordon and Sally at check-in and both of them were very welcoming. Excellent wifi! The free DVD checkout and book exchange was nice. We met camphosts Charlotte and Bob later during our stay and they were also fantastic. We will definitely stay here again when visiting Montana in the future. Highly recommended!!!

This is a great spot for camping! It's smack-dab alongside the Yellowstone river. It's kept clean…read moreand tidy. It's down below the highway so there's no noise from traffic. And the staff is attentive to every camper's need. Pet friendly (three distinct "pet areas"). Adjacent to Gardiner, but far enough out of town to feel "rustic". The price isn't bad, but the spots are a little on the smallish side. We've got slides on both sides of our rig, and I felt like we were encroaching on our neighbors on both sides. The campground WiFi was meh, but we had five bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile, so no complaints there. Highly recommended! PS: There were more elk than I could count surrounding the campsite: Elk in the river, elk in the fields, elk grazing, elk just chilling out. I must have taken 100 photos of elk.

Smallish lots with 30 AMP service, water, sewer. Have very clean and spacious big bathrooms. Nice…read morefolks, husband/wife team were very welcoming, with smiles and "Thank you for coming". Her husband was at the dumpster most mornings when we left, and he took our trash and put it in cans for us. No Pool or snack bar. Has a smattering of bare necessities, but there are many other sources for RV hoses, etc. Located RIGHT ON the Yellowstone River! 5 Min from YNP entry.

When I made my reservation for two nights here I didn't know what to expect based on other reviews…read more It was beyond my expectations. Tent site was spacious so, although there were quite a few there, you weren't on top of each other. The bathrooms were clean every time we used them and the showers had great water pressure and temperature. While we were out hiking, it began to rain. The campers next to us seen that we had left our tent open and put our rain fly up for us. Amazing campers etiquette. The only thing missing for us was a campfire. The train noises were there but in the background and didn't wake us up at all. The person who checked us in was extremely hospitable. It is near town for all the amenities

First off, we booked months in advance. They put us in an RV site that they KNEW had bad power…read more Spent a good hour getting all hooked up, and after plugging in, my surge protector alerted that the negative cables on the box were switched - dangerous. Spoke to the young man at the front desk who said oh yeah we've had another person complain about that last week. Ok? And the owner just refuses to fix it? Wow... then proceeds to tell me they are completely booked and can't move us to a different site, so, I'm supposed to use my generator all week? Magically, an hour later they find us a different site. Dog area is not fenced and they obviously don't care if people don't pick up their dog's crap. I stepped in it multiple times. Lastly, we had to run a load of laundry which took 4 hours. Washers work fine but had to wait 3 hours to get a dryer since 2 of the 4 don't work very well - fix your f'n dryers. Yet, the loudmouth owner proceeds to give my pregnant wife shit about leaving our laundry in the dryer for an extra 45 minutes - sorry we tried to get it done before dinner, but since you're a cheap ass and won't fix the dryer somehow it's our fault. Stay away from this place. Shame on you.

The owners Jason Tubbs and his wife are the nicest and kindest people you will deal with. The…read morelocation is great. You are within 10 to 15 miles of the Beartooth Highway. In about 2 1/2 hours for the northeast gate of Yellowstone. I had about two hours from Bighorn national recreation area. Jason had some wonderful scenic driving routes that you could take besides the Bear tooth. chief Joseph scenic byway was incredible. The only downside was our first day there was Canadian wildfire smoke. But it cleared out for the next day and we had bluebird skies. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The owner really cares about your wants and needs.

Two of us spent 4 nights here recently in a small travel trailer - it was a lovely stay. This is a…read morevery nice campground, spotless bathrooms, great showers, very well maintained grounds and super friendly staff. If you need hookups, this is probably the best place to stay locally. You're a couple miles outside of town, which was fine for us. It was very quite. There's a nice little store, laundry facilities and a dump station. There's even a small crystal clear creak that runs through the middle of that campground, and you can walk to the nearby river. No negatives, I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Where do I start? We pulled in on June 7 in the middle of rain and snow. Steve came out to greet…read moreus even though they were headed to a birthday party. We arrived late due to a issue in Hamilton. He helped my husband back in and we even had a welcome sign ( see pic) later Deanna made us chocolate chip cookies and brought them over to our friends we were traveling with. The following day my husband and friends went on the cave tour. I don't do caves! I went and had the best breakfast in the cafe. Deanna welcomes with a hug and incredibly delicious doughnut holes hot and amazing. The inn is on the river. The next 2 days were chilly but sunny. I was sad to leave! I'm hoping for a return stay! Thank you Steve and Deanna for a wonderful stay! See you again!

I had heard amazing things about this hidden gem so have kept trying hard to get a reservation…read more We were lucky and someone canceled on Easter. I can't say enough about how incredible the food was. But also the service! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. They start the meal with homemade donut holes, served hot and fresh! Then your main course... and if you're lucky you get a homemade biscuit with your choice of homemade jam. Then for Easter they ended the meal with cupcakes. The chicken fried steak was the best I've had... ever... hands down. My daughter got the country omelet (she usually sticks with eggs and bacon). She couldn't believe how good it was. So good in fact that when her brothers girlfriend accidentally took the wrong leftovers the next day we had a couple tears! Thank you!

Pros: Very accommodating at the last minute. Most amazing spot in the campsite right next to the…read morecreek. Extremely beautiful and quiet. Cons: only stayed one night

This was our second trip here. Love this cozy campground! Stayed on the river and relaxed.read more