“Midway between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks”
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Southwest Montana, between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, the Butte KOA Journey sits in small-town charm with a big-city feel. You will find miles of trails, waterways offering fishing and floating adventures and wildlife watching. Butte is where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) offers 13 trailheads to pristine views and open areas. Any history buff will be right at home in the nation's largest National Historic Landmark Districts, right here in Butte! Hop onto "Old Number One," the trolley car that boards next door at the Visitor's Center.The Berkeley Pit is an engineering marvel; the largest truck-operated open-pit copper mine in America.Mansions of old-time mining barons cluster in Butte neighborhoods.Sight-see in Uptown ButteLace-up hiking boots or maybe golf cleats - Jack Nicklaus designed Anaconda's Old Works Golf Course.Fish in streams running near your campsite, or stroll on the walking paths that border the campground.After a fun filled day, relax poolside or enjoy a sunset stroll on the walking paths bordering the campground. Come enjoy Montana hospitality at its warmest!Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 90 feet.
Reviews of Butte KOA Journey
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Cell Coverage
Verizon 4G
Confirmed by 10 users | Last reported on September 11, 2021AT&T 4G/5G
Confirmed by 4 users | Last reported on September 20, 2022T-Mobile 4G
Confirmed by 1 users | Last reported on September 14, 2020This is an urban campground in the city limits, so it's a campground you'd use for the location rather than the scenery. But our site was fairly quiet and very well shaded and the facilities were well maintained.
The Butte KOA (classified as a Journey) was about what we expected and served as a great stop over location. The roads in the campground are all gravel and the sites are VERY close together. Granted we were in the cheap spots, but even the more expensive sites were only marginally better. We were close to a road and had some road noise all through the night. The more expensive side of the campground probably would have been a bit better but I am sure you still would have heard some.
As I understand it the campground is under new management and they are trying to make up for several years of neglect. The playground is quite dated but served as a good distraction for a few minutes. The highlight for us was the pool. It was a great amenity that we dangled in-front of our daughter several times during the drive. She really enjoyed jumping in the pool and I think this was one of her highlights for the entire trip.
They offered wifi and I could actually get a signal at my site. Power and water were reliable and the camp store was well stocked and had a laundry facility attached. There is a dump station onsite that is free for campers ($7 for guests).
That night we got a recommendation for dinner from one of the KOA staff members but ended up going to Casagranda’s based on the online reviews and were very happy with our choice.
We all wanted to spend more time in Butte after being there and were sad we didn't have the time to take the tour offered by the Chamber of Commerce. There is a lot of history in this town and it would be a fun city to explore a bit more.
Nightly Rate: $43.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
Good for overnight with an easy access dump station. The sites are fairly close but no different than most KOAs. There is a take-out restaurant on premise for an easy dinner if you choose. Not sure about other options for camping near Butte, but if I was visiting the area for more than one night, I wouldn't hesitate in staying here again. Seemed fairly convenient in getting around town. The sites with the patios were empty during my stay so that could be option for an increase price. I didn't use the WiFi but the Verizon service was great.
Nightly Rate: $45.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 17
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
As my other reviews show I am not a big KOA fan. I think that in general spaces are too close together and they are too expensive for what you get and this was no different.
Our spaces was very open, no trees, small grass area, and was power and electric only. For $31 a night I find that to be a raw deal.
The town of Butte is fantastic. Going into historic downtown Butte is a must experience in my book. If you like to find ghost signs like we do then you will really love. I have never seen so many, well preserved ghost signs as in Butte.
The campground is easy to get to, right off the freeway and only minutes from historic downtown as well as the newer parts of town where the more modern stores are. So it is very handy. You can also get right on one of the main urban trail systems for walking and biking right off the campground.
So for me it gets an A+ for location, access and amenities abut a C (at best) on the actual sites and the value. If you are going there to see Butte or stopping for the night it is worth it. If your plan is to hang out at the CG to relax, I recommend finding somewhere else.
Good cell coverage
[Actual stay was 9/23/16]
Nightly Rate: $31.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
AT&T 4G
This is our 2nd stay here while visiting family. We stayed 3 days, most campers stayed just one night passing through. It was full nearly every night during our summer stay midweek. There have been improvements since we were last here.
Where we stayed before has totally been redone, sites 1-25. New dirt level dirt driveways, gravel area with a cement pad, table, flower pots and two rocking chairs. Very cute. No shade though and no new trees have been planted. I am certain these sites are more expensive. The rest of the park has gravel pads, tables and grass between sites. We were here in the middle summer, so the grass was very brown. These sites are in need of attention. They are putting in a new restroom in this area. Current restrooms need updating.
There is a little fenced in pet area, dump station, paved trail access, a nice visitor center is adjacent to the park, cabin rentals, pool, gift shop and a place that serves chicken.
We are sensitive to road noise, but because our site was one furthest from the freeway, we did not notice the noise.
Nightly Rate: $55.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: J
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
There is nothing appealing about this campground
Nightly Rate: $49.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
Getting to this KOA was about as expected. The GPS easily helped us find the way; thank goodness for that after traveling from Glacier to here and almost running out of gas! The hosts greeted us nicely and led us to our site. We have a pull through with full hookups. The sites are paved with gravel and have grass and a picnic table area. This KOA is not to far from Interstate 15 and Montana 12; however, the noise from vehicles is not loud. Not to bad for one night!
Nightly Rate: $65.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 515
Cell Coverage Rating
AT&T 4G
We would only camp here again if we had to stop in Butte, but only for the accumulated points in the KOA system. We stayed here a few years ago, not a lot of difference this time. They have some new bathroom/showers that are outstandingly clean. The interior roads are tight, I suggest you disconnect the toad at check-in even though they will tell you you can stay connected. Gravel roads/sites, the landscaping here is in terrible condition; the grass is mostly dead (worker said their irrigation system is non-operable) and the trees and shrubs are in dire need of trimming. FHU's are mid-site, there is some daylight through the trees for satellite and/or solar systems. Staff is very helpful and the grounds are kept clean. Typical family KOA, pool, playground, limited store at the office. As with many KOA's, it is overpriced.
Nightly Rate: $66.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
This is a basic, one night only, passing through town place to stay.
The positives
- Close to the freeway
- Decent/Good WiFi
- Paved city walking/biking trail next to the park
The negatives
- Close the the freeway - less than 250ft with minimal vegetation.
- Our premium site was unremarkable and as a bonus, one of the most expensive sites in the campground is next to the dump station. (See the photo for reference)
- The campground is more or less a gravel lot with small patches of grass except for the area directly next to the office and a few sparse trees around the park.
Nightly Rate: $69.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 500N
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
Nothing special. Good for a one night stay, if you’re willing to pay nearly $80.
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Affiliation
- Kampgrounds of America (KOA)
- Last Nightly Rate
- 43.0
- Longest Vehicle Length Reported
- 41.0
- Lowest Nightly Rate
- 25.0
- Pull Through RV Sites Count
- 101
- Season End
- October 31
- Season Start
- April 1
- Sites Count
- 134
- Standard Tent Sites Count
- 30
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Swimming Pool
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Fifty Amp
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Full Hookup
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Dump Station
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Big Rigs
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Open Seasonally
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Age Restricted
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Boondock
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Dispersed Sites
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Firewood
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Fulltime Residents
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Laundry
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Mobile Homes
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Permit Required
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Propane
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Pull Through RV Sites
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Vehicle Wash Permitted
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Adult Only
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