Sturgis 08
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From: SW Minnesota
RE: Sturgis 08
If you are looking for a very nice campground, with private baths and showers, and reasonably quiet, check out RushNoMore off exit 37 on I-90. There is a hill between you and I90 that buffers the road noise. Bulldog campground is between you andI90, where I stayed before I discovered thatjust over the hill it was much nicer! It did change hands a few years ago, and the noise level went up a bit, but still quite nice. They have an outdoor restaruant right there too, serving breakfast and suppers.
They have a nice open, flat area for motorhomes, with hookups as well as the camping area shown in these pics.
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They have a nice open, flat area for motorhomes, with hookups as well as the camping area shown in these pics.
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From: Alaska
RE: Sturgis 08
The Sturgis city council and the Meade County council have met and passed a ban on all RV / Motorhome / trailer traffic for two weeks prior to bike week, all of bike week, and the two following weeks in a effort to return the rally to its original roots.
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From: Lockport Township, IL
RE: Sturgis 08
When I go, I stay at Custer State Park. It's about 50 or 60 miles from Sturgis. Close enough to run in there for a little insainty, and far enough away so you can get away from the insanity. Easy day trips from there to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy horse, Deadwood, Custer, Devils tower, Wind Cave, etc. You won't want to miss the wildlife loop at Custer St. Park either, but if you see a heard of buffalo crossing the road, stop and do not proceed until the last one has gotten a couple hundred yards off the road. The bulls will charge motorcycles! Don't ask how I learned this.
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From: SW Minnesota
RE: Sturgis 08
Whatever you do, watch out where you park that tank. I snapped these pictures a few years ago in Custer, right after it happened.
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RE: Sturgis 08
[quote]ORIGINAL: AK_Hog_Herder
The Sturgis city council and the Meade County council have met and passed a ban on all RV / Motorhome / trailer traffic for two weeks prior to bike week, all of bike week, and the two following weeks in a effort to return the rally to its original roots.
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The Sturgis city council and the Meade County council have met and passed a ban on all RV / Motorhome / trailer traffic for two weeks prior to bike week, all of bike week, and the two following weeks in a effort to return the rally to its original roots.
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From: West Texas Sandhills
RE: Sturgis 08
I agree with Big wheel Bob....The Buffalo chip is a dump. I stayed there in 06 and the restrooms were nasty....were never cleaned the 4 days I was there. They're prices are also outrageous.Had a blast at Glencoe this year.
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From: Rep of Maryland (currently serving in Afghanistan)
RE: Sturgis 08
Also definately don't do what we did ... that is park the bike an walk into the field to get a better look. Tends to really **** them off sometimes...
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RE: Sturgis 08
My first trip to Sturgis was back when it was still held in the city park. Since then I've hotel'd as far away as Wall, went a week without sleeping at the Chip and now in my old age have discovered No Name City campground and cabins. 3 miles from town but with a free shuttle bus to the "party", amenities like pool, hot tub, 24 hour restaurant and best of all a good nights sleep. I highly recommend them.
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From: Southwest USA
RE: Sturgis 08
I stayed at Glencoe this year. Won't do that again. My friends and I checked out another nice place with full, partial, and no hookups for a decent price that I plan on staying next year. Hog Heaven Campground. Only1 mile from the center of Sturgis and good accomodations. Easy access with almost no traffic into town. Food, showers, bar, etc.The RVarea has no shade, but is on a small plateau overlookingeverything, and has a nice breeze. Plenty of open space for full size RV's.
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RE: Sturgis 08
I stayed at Lakepark Campground in Rapid City. Clean and quiet and less than 5 minutes from the Rapid City Convention Center (Harley HQ). It's about 15-20 minutes from downtown Sturgis. When I go back...that's where I'm staying.