Sturgis Help Please
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3rd Gear
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Sturgis Help Please
Hello all... I am currently working in Iraq but I'm getting a break just in time for a trip to Sturgis. My father is going to meet in Washington and we are planning on doing the trip, but we are doing it without lodging reservations because everything is booked. I guess I'm just looking for some suggestions on places to stay (if any) and decent places to stop along the way. We will be riding I-90 from Seattle to the rally.
Thanks in advance....
Ken
Thanks in advance....
Ken
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If you can pack a tent & sleeping bag there's lots of campgrounds arond STURGIS and everywhere in between. Otherwise there's lots of Motel's, the only problem would be finding a room near Sturgis.You might try booking away's such as Custer.
I like to stay at rv campgrounds when traveling, the KOA's & other's have kabin's, you have to bring your own bedding but there a lot cheaper than motels.
I like to stay at rv campgrounds when traveling, the KOA's & other's have kabin's, you have to bring your own bedding but there a lot cheaper than motels.
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YT, thanks for your service! You'll find plenty of motels along the way, but probably won't when you get near Sturgis. We camp at one of the campgrounds for the time we are in Sturgis for about $125 per person. If you don't want to lug around camping gear to Sturgis on the back of your bike, look into having it shipped. Most of the campgrounds have a service like that and it's pretty reasonable.
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Make a drive through the side streets in Sturgis when you get there.
Usually plenty of houses willing to let you pitch a tent for a price.
There will be lots of people that made a reservation with them (houses) that didn't make it for one reason or another.
Make sure you get the free wash and prayer one of the churches offer, it's always my first stop.
Usually plenty of houses willing to let you pitch a tent for a price.
There will be lots of people that made a reservation with them (houses) that didn't make it for one reason or another.
Make sure you get the free wash and prayer one of the churches offer, it's always my first stop.
Last edited by silvrbill; Jul 4, 2010 at 09:39 AM.
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This way may not work for you but .. when hubby goes .. Which is typically EVERY freek'n year .. He never makes a reservation .. He just takes his chances. There are always cancellations and no shows ..He has always been able to find some sort of accomodations. Hotels/Motels will hold a reservation until a certain time .. then it's a free for all...Ya gotta be at the right place at the right time, and have the patience to wait it out.
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Thank you all for your comments, it's much appreciated! I think half the fun is just going and whatever happens happens. I got an email and was offered a cabin for 4 nights between Sturgis and Spearfish. I gladly accepted so it all worked out... Can't wait to make the ride... Very excited! Ride safe...
Ken
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Not sure how much time you have for side trips but here are a few that wont put you so far out of your way and are well worth the effort. Missoula MT has a fantastic HD Shop and the staff there were far more than accomidating the last time I was there. Cool little town at the base of the mountains...LoLo Pass is an excellent ride. Red Lodge MT is a great little town at the base of Bear Tooth Pass. Hot on the bottom and snow up top...again...well worth the trip. Plan for 12 hours or better from Red Lodge to Sturgis! Devils Tower and Huellet is just inside Wyoming and not so far off of I-90. Cool little side trip. Once you get to Sturgis...hit the mains...Deadwood, Badlands, Spearfish Canyon, Van Ocker Canyon (my favortie), Iron Mountain Road and of course Mt Rushmore and Crazyhorse. Enjoy your trip!