Camping at the Buffalo chip
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From: Charleston, SC
I've ridden to Sturgis 4 times and have stayed at the Chip and Katmandu. Different experiences for sure but both great in their own way.
This (last) year I stayed in a hotel in Keystone down where the riding is. Cost 650 for 5 days. Totally worth it.
Steeler... where you planning to stay in Yellowstone? I stayed in Cody. Was super expensive... Yellowstone made Sturgis look as interesting as a Walmart parking lot. It's incredible.
This (last) year I stayed in a hotel in Keystone down where the riding is. Cost 650 for 5 days. Totally worth it.
Steeler... where you planning to stay in Yellowstone? I stayed in Cody. Was super expensive... Yellowstone made Sturgis look as interesting as a Walmart parking lot. It's incredible.
Last edited by lp; Jan 17, 2018 at 05:39 PM.
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From: Johnstown, PA
I've ridden to Sturgis 4 times and have stayed at the Chip and Katmandu. Different experiences for sure but both great in their own way.
This (last) year I stayed in a hotel in Keystone down where the riding is. Cost 650 for 5 days. Totally worth it.
Steeler... where you planning to stay in Yellowstone? I stayed in Cody. Was super expensive... Yellowstone made Sturgis look as interesting as a Walmart parking lot. It's incredible.
This (last) year I stayed in a hotel in Keystone down where the riding is. Cost 650 for 5 days. Totally worth it.
Steeler... where you planning to stay in Yellowstone? I stayed in Cody. Was super expensive... Yellowstone made Sturgis look as interesting as a Walmart parking lot. It's incredible.
Last edited by steelerdude1; Jan 17, 2018 at 06:25 PM.
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From: FL East Coast /Western NC
buddy and me turn 61 next month ... done daytona alot but not sturgis... so we r headin out july 29 from florida in toyhauler and are pretty excited... never know what the next year holds...staying at rush no more campground ( to old and sore to tent it anymore ) and owner says to get there 2 or 3 days early to do some of the rides without the huge crowds...we will do opening day on the 3rd and probably 2 more nights...then head back south...hope to meet up with our KY friends somewhere in missouri on way up... never been to that part of the country before... what;s the weather usually like in early august up there ?
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From: iowa
A few years back I stayed at Big Bear in Cody I think it was under $100 a night.
Not fancy but very clean and I could park right in front of my room. I loved the ride to and from Yellowstone each day.
Don't miss the rodeo!
Not fancy but very clean and I could park right in front of my room. I loved the ride to and from Yellowstone each day.
Don't miss the rodeo!
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From: Littleton CO
I have stayed at the Big Bear in Cody twice. Damn nice place and the owner/managers are bikers.
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From: Littleton CO
buddy and me turn 61 next month ... done daytona alot but not sturgis... so we r headin out july 29 from florida in toyhauler and are pretty excited... never know what the next year holds...staying at rush no more campground ( to old and sore to tent it anymore ) and owner says to get there 2 or 3 days early to do some of the rides without the huge crowds...we will do opening day on the 3rd and probably 2 more nights...then head back south...hope to meet up with our KY friends somewhere in missouri on way up... never been to that part of the country before... what;s the weather usually like in early august up there ?
The weather..... It can be hotter than hell, colder than the North pole, rain, hail, high winds, tornados...... and all in one day damn near!
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From: Utah
Definitely looking for the buffalo chip experience, not just a place to pitch a tent. For those who are kinda hating on this place, have you ever stayed there?
Since I bought the passes, Im now committed, as they are non-refundable. Now Im a bit nervous on my decision. I guess if it sucks that bad, I can set up somewhere else, but still have access to the venues. (Probably wont, but I guess its an option)
Since I bought the passes, Im now committed, as they are non-refundable. Now Im a bit nervous on my decision. I guess if it sucks that bad, I can set up somewhere else, but still have access to the venues. (Probably wont, but I guess its an option)
If I was going to stay there for only three days I would find a better campground and buy 1 day passes for any concerts that I wanted to attend. I left a little early because I didn't care about the bands toward the end. The concerts were great and for my first time experience it was well worth it. I don't know how much things have changed since I went in 2013.
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From: Utah
Make early reservations for Yellowstone. If you want to camp 'when you get there' get there early.
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I’ll let you know after my trip. -hoping for an experience that I will always remember. - And wanted to do it before I get too old. Turned 50 last June, and this is defiantly a bucket list trip.
This may be my one and only trip to Sturgis, and I wanted the full experience, so decided to tent camp at the chip. Looks like a fun party place, but not all of my time will be spent there. Closer to time, I will be posting up a must see/do while at the Rally.
This may be my one and only trip to Sturgis, and I wanted the full experience, so decided to tent camp at the chip. Looks like a fun party place, but not all of my time will be spent there. Closer to time, I will be posting up a must see/do while at the Rally.
Looks like they encourage children. and, they don't want much fun going on there. Their website says, "For those who like to party and stay up all night please try another campground.". So, if you're looking for a ncie, quiet, peaceful experience, there's your place. But . . .
The Chip is a lot of fun, though. I keep going back because of the party!
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From: Charleston, SC
Yeah there is no party at Katmandu. You can actually get some sleep there. Never saw any kids. Stayed there two different years.
What Katmandu has over the Chip is cleanliness and location hands down.
It's located the exit before Sturgis - like a mile, so you don't have to cross Hell (town/main street/Lazelle) twice a day just to get to the riding down south.
Sitting in that traffic or taking a rutted 5 mile dirt road by pass is not a party. It's a 1-2 hour pain in the ***.
What Katmandu has over the Chip is cleanliness and location hands down.
It's located the exit before Sturgis - like a mile, so you don't have to cross Hell (town/main street/Lazelle) twice a day just to get to the riding down south.
Sitting in that traffic or taking a rutted 5 mile dirt road by pass is not a party. It's a 1-2 hour pain in the ***.
Last edited by lp; Jan 18, 2018 at 07:12 AM.