Pros: Very accommodating at the last minute. Most amazing spot in the campsite right next to the…read morecreek. Extremely beautiful and quiet. Cons: only stayed one night

This was our second trip here. Love this cozy campground! Stayed on the river and relaxed.read more

We had a wonderful overnight stay at Old West RV Park. Easy access to, in and out of the park,…read morelevel, and clean and the owners, Jeremy and Ivy are lovely, and dog friendly people which we and our Corgi really appreciate. The grass at the camp sites are well maintained, making it an even better experience all around for ours and his enjoyment. Will definitely stay here again when traveling I-90. Thanks for the great dinner recommendation, too!

Chirps Across the Continental Divide: A Love Letter to Reed Point's Little Sentinels…read moreby Antonio J. Hopson I can't explain my love for prairie dogs, but I'll try--because obsession needs witnesses. They're cute, sure, but that's just the welcome mat. What hooks me is that each one is a character: expressive, social, democratic even. In their sprawling underground neighborhoods--called towns--they share the burden of survival like a chorus line of lookouts. One squeaks a warning for a hawk; another chirps a different tune for a coyote. There's even evidence they can recognize the same human wearing different colored shirts. In the grand theater of the animal kingdom, prairie dogs don't just bark--they speak. And of all the wild creatures we've studied, only humans have a more nuanced language. For now. That's what draws me--not just their behavior, but their performance of it. So we packed a cooler, my old notebook signed by Jane Goodall (humble brag), and my partner Jenny, and drove 760 miles to Reed Point, Montana. Destination: Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, a sun-drenched patch of holy ground for lovers of language, wildlife, and miracles that live in the dirt. We parked with lawn chairs and beers--the kind of setup meant more for communion than conquest. If you're lucky enough to date someone who finds rodents romantic, skip the tourist traps. Go see the real show: prairie dogs at dusk. But first: Reed Point. The town feels like time paused for a smoke and never came back. We stayed at the Old West RV Park, run by Jeremy and Ivy--two of the kindest, no-nonsense folks you'll ever meet. The place is spotless. The restrooms gleam. The grass is manicured like a country club for travelers. There's even a rusted safe, a stagecoach wheel, and a tractor that--to this city slicker--looked like a fossil from another dimension. Now, let's talk about the "Redneck" thing. I'm a Black man. Jenny's white. And yes, I know what you might be thinking: Montana? Isn't that the kind of place where people don't "see" you until they do? But not once did we feel unwelcome. Not from Jeremy. Not from Ivy. Not even from the guy with the Jeep whose license plate simply read "REDNECK." We laughed--not at it, but with it. In Reed Point, "redneck" wasn't code for hate; it was shorthand for hard work--for boots worn down by fences, and fences built up by hands. Jeremy, curious and open, asked why we drove halfway across the West to watch what many call pests. I explained--romantically, yes, but also scientifically. Prairie dogs are keystone species. Their burrows aerate soil, feed ecosystems, create homes for owls, ferrets, foxes. Sure, they're a headache for ranchers--but they're a heartbeat for the plains. Jeremy nodded, asked sharp questions. That's the thing about Montanans: they'll move toward you or away--but always honestly. He even helped us search beyond the park, pointing out access roads and public lands. We took a wrong turn--of course--and ended up right back at Greycliff. Perfect. Prairie dogs, like us, are diurnal. They nap during the day's peak heat and come alive in the golden hour--just like we did. Most folks blast past the I-90 sign, never knowing they're missing the closest thing America has to a rodent opera. Jenny and I weren't tourists. We were observers. Scientists. Lovers. We set up shop, field notebook in hand, and began cataloging: behavior, vocalizations, social dynamics. Around the park's loop, we noted distinct neighborhoods--each with its own tone and tempo. We named them: Tacoma, Medina, Bellevue, and Rainier Beach. Some had kids. Some had retirees. One was ruled by a prairie dog we dubbed "Karen"--who would not shut up about our presence. I swear she was filing a report. Jenny had seen them once as a kid, from a car window. That glimpse had imprinted on her. For me, it was more than awe. It was homecoming. Instead of teaching science, I was doing science. The behavior was textbook and thrilling. Sentry postures. Splooting. Foraging. Alarm jumps that looked like panic--or joy. The line blurs in prairie dog. Jenny cooed at every move. I tried to play the scientist. Tried. But I smiled more than I wrote. And truth be told, while these creatures are wild, they're acclimated to humans standing around watching. We stay in our lane, they stay in theirs. But you can't help but feel like you're the one in the zoo--not them. Back at the RV park, it was a fifteen-minute drive to The Water Hole Saloon

This is our second time here at the park. We made reservations in advance for three weeks and…read moreextended our stay (we were willing to move sites). What we love is their staff - they have hired really great people who care about the property and the people who stay here. This park is clean, sites are well-maintained, and a nice shop with essentials and gift items. Oh did I mention the ice cream? Oh yeah, love sitting by the community camp fire, eating ice cream, watching eagles and ospreys fly across the river, and meeting new people. Definitely a favorite.

Amazing RV park! The staff is amazing and the views are breathtaking. Extremely dog friendly and…read morevery clean. We only got to stay for a night but will definitely be back! Pics are of the views.

This koa is in desperate need of a good manicure. We had a very nice site on the river but other…read moresites were not well taken care of. Grass was hip deep and amenities very few. There is a very small indoor pool. Road getting in was extremely bumpy and wash boarded. I Wouldn't recommend staying here unless you get a river site.

The road in is horrible. If you value your rig at all, don't stay here. Nice peole..horrible road…read more It reminded us of the Dalton Highway. IYKYK

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Convenient locations, off of i-90. Easy on and off. Park is…read moreclean. Sites are gravel, full hookups available. I would definitely stay again.

I stayed on a quick trip for a dog sports event in Columbus. It was very quiet and clean.read more

It's a nice little campground if I remember right I haven't been there yet today but they have nice…read moreshowers and restrooms and it is not an expensive campground considering you're not far from heading south to Yellowstone National Park.

Bonnie was a gracious host and made our experience at Livingston Campground amazing. The campground…read moreis affordable and close to everything. I would recommend this place to anyone and the cabin is worth it. Thank you Bonnie!

Follow the signs to this square-shaped park that features a perimeter road that makes it easy to…read morefind the absolute perfect spot for your recreation. Baseball fields, public restrooms, a lake you can fish or you can fish the beautiful Yellowstone River that runs alongside. Or enjoy the bandshell or the tennis courts or just so much more. This was a welcome break from the interstate and a terrific opportunity to get just a bit of nature back into me. [Review 20815 overall - 77 in Montana - 1799 of 2023.]

Great park for all kids big and small! Love that the playground is fenced off because my two year…read moreold likes to run away. There are also some older playground toys and lots of swings not too far from the playground that were fun! Happy I got to visit before the flooding. Since the flooding we have not been able to access the park from any roads and that's a huge disappointment as it is the best park in the whole town of Livingston!! Hoping it can re-open soon.

Clean facility. Each shower has a private toilet and sink, clean and spacious. The laundry had a…read moreutility sink for doing dishes. Super quiet campground. Interesting little camp store with free coffee in the morning when the office opened. A great spot for dogs, a nice enclosure. The sites are somewhat close together, but everyone was friendly and respected the quiet hours. We had some shade. It was a perfect place for us to stay as we traveled through the area.

Excellent,well maintained campground, the staff is really friendly and helpful, we have stayed here…read moreevery year we head north. Large RV sites with grass. Easy drive to Livingston, with lots of great things to do.

This small city park down by the river helped me start out on my journey to living on the road full…read moretime. It was a nice FREE spot in Montana on the outskirts of the small town of Columbus. The park is free & on a donation basis for upkeep. The rules are simple common courtesy & they allow for up to 10 days of camping in marked campsites. No reservations taken/needed. First come-first serve. There are port-a-johns & dumpsters available. There are a good amount of sites, most are good for small trailers & van campers with a handful of pull throughs. No other amenities are provided. Some mention water, but I haven't explored enough to find it (or trust it for drinking for that matter). You're right along the Riverside with nature abound everywhere. The only downside really was the traffic & crazy local teenagers zooming through the gravel road on the weekend. Otherwise, this is a solid spot for those looking for a free site near civilization.

It's a great park that offers picnic areas and campgrounds. Most of the sites are along the river…read moreand many have shade trees. Fire rings and picnic tables are also at each site. There is water available but not at each site. There are no electric hookups. We spent the day having lunch and then walked the park. It was lovely and we look forward to coming back to do some car camping. Great spot!