The Montana Loop – 2 KOA’s

25 06 2021

Livingston KOA Site Map

We’re parked at site #39 at the Livingston (Montana) KOA.  We’re here for an impromptu family reunion, with other family members in site #38, Cabins K13 & K21.  We also have other family members at two private AirBnB type residences.  Our sites are part of brand new upgraded deluxe patio sites.  #38, 39 & 41 will provide 3 sites, each with a large patio, a firepit and very nice patio furniture.  These 3 sites share a common area between them, thus making them perfect for groups traveling together.  The “outside” sites, #37, 40 & 41 would make great overflow sites for a larger group.  Or, since configured back-to-back, allow plenty of privacy if not part of the group.  The only down side to these new sites is a lack of shade.  All of the large trees were removed to make room for these 6 sites.  Other very nice sites are along the river, #58-#61 and these offer better shade.  Overall the park is in great shape, the staff is friendly and attentive.  We’d come back!

The 5 days in southern Montana are busy and a bit of a blur.  Some of the group spends time touring Yellowstone.  Others hit the golf links, some go horse back riding and some of us tour around Gardiner, the northern entrance to Yellowstone.  Needless to say, at the end of June, the area is very busy with RV and other Yellowstone visitors. We also spend an afternoon at the OTO Dude Ranch near Gardiner.

Sheridan KOA Site Map

After our stay in Livingston, we’re headed to Sheridan, WY and yet another KOA.  We’re parked in site #A25, on the far south side of the park.  Sites A21-A26 are tight, both in terms of nearby trees and actual site width.  Even though this is pull through site, trees at both ends make entry difficult.  We’re advised we should probably plan to back-in.  And, these sites are the closest to I-90, a very busy trucking corridor running from Seattle on the west to Boston on the east.

However, we’re happy to have this site.  Due to a big veterans rally in Sheridan, everything is sold out.  We initially were reserved for a dry-camping, “overflow” site in the tent section.  Fortunately with a cancellation we ended up grabbing this full hookup site.  With temps pushing triple digits, it’s great to have both AC’s running which helps drown out the traffic noise.

After a quick overnight in Livingston, we’re headed to Cheyenne, WY.  More from there…





Oh Canada – the 2015 Roadtrip

26 08 2015
Peter D's RV Park

Peter D’s RV Park

We’re headed north!

We’re currently parked at Peter D’s RV Park in Sheridan, WY after spending a quick overnight in our favorite site at Glendo State Park last night.  Today we’ll be joined by friends and family for the short trek up to Billing, MT.  From Billings we’ll head directly north toward the Canadian Border, crossing at Morgan/Monchy, the 12th LEAST used border crossing between the US and Canada.  Enroute, we’ll spend one night at Malta, MT.

This is our first time at Peter D’s RV Park .  It’s a fairly basic park on the outskirts of Sheridan, just off of Interstate 90 at the 5th Street exit.  With about 50 sites, all are long pull-throughs that seem a bit narrow.  We have to relocate the neighbors picnic table to get our slide out, and our awning is only inches from the opposite neighbor’s slide.  Each site has nicely arranged hookups including great water pressure at the tap, a well located TV cable connector and easy to access dump connector.  In the central area of the loop is a shared vegetable garden and ultra-clean restrooms and laundry room.  The laundry facility has 4 or 5 washers and dryers, each $2 (quarters only, no change machine) per load.  Beyond the laundry room there are 5 centrally located pull-through sites which appear to be a bit wider than the rest.  The daily rate of $37.50 includes about 10 cable channels, and limited WiFi (it connected, but no internet access) plus 50, 30 amp service, water and sewer.  A $5 fee was accessed for a “late departure”, allowing you to extend your stay from 11AM until 2PM.

More from Montana!