Montana lives up to its nickname, Big Sky Country. As the state’s largest city, Billings is relatively small with just over 100,000 inhabitants. But numerous visitors flock to Billings annually, enjoying the stark natural beauty, wide-open country, and historical remnants.
Billings Village RV Park has been hosting visitors for the last 43 years. Open year-round, the park offers 75 spaces that can accommodate RVs of any size. Other amenities include full hook-ups, free cable TV and Wi-Fi, showers, restrooms, water, laundry facilities, a bike trail, book exchange, and more. Billings Village RV Park is located just off of Interstate 90 and close to the downtown Billings area.
Billings Village RV Park, Photo via TripAdvisor
Nearby, Yegen Golf Club has pleased the public for the last 27 years. The links-style 18-hole course is a par 71 that stretches to 6,617 yards from the tips. Its many wide fairways make Yegen Golf Club a local favorite.
If you love history, don’t miss a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, 25 miles east of Billings. This national monument is one of the few remnants of the Lewis and Clark expedition from 1805-06. Captain William Clark, his guide, Sacagawea, her 18-month old son (nicknamed “Pompey”), and a crew of 11 men stopped near the 200-foot-high rock outcropping on the return leg of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Pompey’s Pillar boardwalk – Photo by Larry D. Moore
On July 25, 1806, Clark carved his signature and the date in the rock and recorded doing so in his journal. The historic signature remains today, and visitors can walk on a boardwalk to see it.
Another dose of history—the Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument—can be experienced about an hour’s drive east of Billings just off Interstate 90. In the visitor center, you can learn about this historical battle by viewing a 25-minute orientation video. Visitors can also explore the museum or browse the bookstore.
Battleground at Little Bighorn – Photo via TripAdvisor
Also on the grounds are the Indian Memorial and the 7th Cavalry Monument on top of Last Stand Hill, a.k.a. “Custer’s Last Stand.” Visitors also walk the ¼ mile Deep Ravine trail or drive the 4.5-mile road that explores the Reno-Benteen Battlefield site.
For more information about the area, check out www.visitbillings.com. You can also learn more about Billings Village RV Park on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
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Rick Stedman is an avid golfer, RVer, and writer who lives in Olympia, Washington. Rick writes a golf column, “The RV Golfer,” which is published every month in rvlife.com. He can be reached at rstedman@gmail.com.
Does anyone have favorites in West Virginia for RV
Stays for a week or two?
we stayed one night at Camp Creek State Park – south of Beckley – very nice campground – several sites with full hookups – beautiful park, but we didn’t have time to explore.
bad thing is its not near anything but trees. great place to chill, hike and get close to nature.