We landed this afternoon at Ely KOA Journey, pretty much right in the middle of Nevada, elevation, 6500 ft. This is just a stop-over for a night, but it really is a nice campground. We plan to drive around this after and check out the town.
From here we're heading north to Idaho. Our first stop is a place called Anderson Camp. We plan to spend a couple of days there so we can check out Shoshone Falls and what's left of Twin Falls
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We don't usually stop at KOA campgrounds, but this was the only campground in West Virginia along our route that worked without going too far out of our way. The campground has long pull-through sites but they were very close together.
If everyone would have parked their cars or trucks in line with their RV then it would have worked. For some reason, they didn't. After speaking with the camp host the prior night about two trucks that would need to be moved for me to pull forward to get out, both were still parked the next morning so we had to figure something else out. I still had the dinghy attached and didn't want to disconnect to back out. The large 5th-wheel a site over from me was also blocked by the same two trucks and frankly, our front in. If I backed up some, then he could fit. (I was still on my jacks) The folks on the other side of him parked their truck behind him half in his spot so he couldn't back out. So I quickly got things stowed away, he backed up as far as he could so that I could pull forward in front of him and head out the wrong way up the street. That worked, I hope that he got out as well.
Other than the tight sites, the campground was quite nice. It had a sandy beach on one of the three ponds with large floating toys for kids to play on. It had a few nice rental cabins along one of the ponds. The tent sites were set up really nice and you could even rent sites that featured patios complete with furniture and a nice fire pit. Overall the campground was pretty decent, better than other KOA's that we have visited. It's a great one or two-night stop-over right off the freeway. We would return if our travels bring us that way again.
Check-in time is after 2 pm and check-out time is 11 am. Our cabin registration times vary slightly to check-in after 3 pm and check out time of 11 am.
We always encourage a campfire while staying at our park, it's just part of camping. We are restricted by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Forestry Department from the transportation of firewood across state lines, so we do ask that you not bring your own firewood from other states. Firewood is for sale at the camp store for $5 per bundle. There are a couple of retailers in town that sell firewood, but you have to go get it.
Visitors of our camping guests are always welcome, however, there is a $7.50 charge for all visitors who utilize the campground facilities. Visitors must check into the campground office and obtain a parking pass and determine where the appropriate parking is located.
Enjoyment of camping for all guests is required, please respect your neighbors by keeping any noise and volume to a minimum. Official Quiet hours are enforced between 10 pm and 8 am. Bicycle riding is prohibited after dark for everyone's safety! Likewise, children must be on their respective campsite during quiet hours.
We are proud to offer a very clean and refreshing swim lake with sandy beach. While the beach and swim lake is a natural body of water, the fun comes with rules. ALL swimmers, regardless of age or ability, must sign a waiver of liability. Children must be signed in by a parent or guardian. Once the waiver of liability is signed an armband is issued to each swimmer. Life jackets are provided in all sizes for any swimmer that goes past the shallow markers. The large inflatable "toys" are located in the deep end of the lake and require life jackets to enjoy. This year we will have the water trampoline again, the jungle-gym and the rocket for guest enjoyment.
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Our Deluxe Camping Lodge is our largest accommodation available. Complete with all amenities and comforts of home. Additional cabins and campsites close by for others to join your outing.
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Our newest addition to cabin accommodations! Cute and comfortable with the comforts of home. New and nicely decorated for a getaway for the two of you or the whole family. See photos & amenities.
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Beautiful new log construction overlooking the reflection pond & barn. GR8 way to relax with kids or friends. Simple and cute great getaway with lots of things to do and have fun.
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Beautiful new log Cabin situated directly in front of the reflection pond. Pick up your fishing pole, sit in rocking chair or the front porch swing and enjoy all these cabins offer.
Originally Indian Creek was just a one night stop over on our way to Yellowstone, but after talking to friends we met at Willow Bay who had just come from there, we decided it would be worth adding a day to check out the town of Deer Lodge. The campground is very well maintained with lots of pull-through sites. It’s perfected for over-nighters who don’t want to disconnect their rigs. There was also a few staying longer as well. The sites are spaced well and each has a picnic table. Ours was 50 amps with a full hookup but I assume not all sites had septic as there was a dump station at the exit. When you arrive at the park they direct you to which site to take and it seemed like they try to space RV’s out so that they have as much room as possible. The biggest impression that I took away from the park was how well kept it was.
Adding a day allowed us time to visit the town. There are four museums in town and you pay once for all four and your receipt is good for two visits. The first place we visited was the Old Montana Prison that operated from the late 19th century until closing its doors in 1979. Having never been to a prison myself it was interesting learning its history and trying to imagine me there as an inmate or even a guard for that matter. They provide a self-guided tour with a couple dozen points of interest to learn about. The photo was taken inside of the prison office, it looks like a huge rolla-dex. But, I'm just guessing. From the prison, we walked into the car museum. It was the best collection of cars that I’ve ever seen in on place. Taking the time to read the information on each car a person could spend a couple of days admiring them. There was also a small museum that featured the history of the local area with a section on WWII and Yellowstone. The history of the Yellowstone Trail, the first transcontinental path for cars which featured a stop in Yellowstone National Park. It ran from Boston to the Puget Sound and was built mostly by auto enthusiasts of the day since the government was spending its money on rail transportation. During the depression, the trail all but disappeared. There are still yellow painted stones across the country marking the path of the trail. The final museum is a collection of someone’s obsession with Raggedy Ann dolls, along with a room of “scary dolls” and some model trains. There is also a tourist ranch in town.
Type: GNP - Good Neighbor Park
Good Sam Rating: 7/10*/7.5
Address:
745 Maverick Ln
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Phone: (406) 846-3848
Fax: (406) 846-3819
Reservations Phone: (800) 294-0726
Reservations Fax: (406) 846-3819
Web Site: indiancreekcampground.net
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Full Sites: 56
Partial Sites: 8
Pull-through Sites: 40
Open: Apr 15 to Oct 14
Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps
WiFi Available: Yes
Maximum RV Length: 70 feet
Elevation: 4600
Amenities: Cable TV, hot showers (Apr 15 to Oct 15), tenting, communal fire pit, super clean restrooms, pavilion, laundry, public phone, security, golf nearby, restaurants nearby within walking distance, city swimming pool nearby, tourist attractions nearby: Frontier Montana Museum, Grant Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, Montana Auto Museum, Old Montana Prison Museum, Old Prison Players Summer Theater, Powell County Museum, Yesterday's Playthings.
RV Notes: Rate includes 2 people, 30 amp, full hook-up, free Wi-Fi. Additional charges: 50 amp $2/night plus tax, cable $3/night. Tax. Extra wide/long pull-throughs.
Accepts Pets: Yes
Visitor Mail Accepted: Yes