Butte KOA

What comes to mind when you think about Montana? Farmers? Cowboys? Yes, it’s both of those, but the state also has a rich mining history dating back to the mid-19th century. The mining boom was centered on the town of Butte, whose population swelled with immigrants during its heyday to allegedly be the largest city between Minneapolis and Seattle in 1917.

Camping with your rental RV at the Butte KOA is one of the best ways to explore this unique slice of American history. The campground offers full hookups with 50 amp electrical power along with a swimming pool, a playground, a dog park, and bike rentals. It’s located just off of I-90 on the western edge of town, providing easy access for your motorhome rental in Butte.

Butte KOA’s central location at the crossroads of two of America’s most-traveled interstate highways, I-90 and I-15, is perfect for exploring the rest of the state too. Bozeman and Missoula, home of Montana State University and the University of Montana respectively, are less than two hours' drive away. Both are cultural hotspots and outdoor adventure meccas, so you’re sure to find an eclectic mix of attractions in both of them.

Due to the boom and bust nature of mining communities, you’ll also find a number of ghost towns to explore in the Butte area like Granite, Garnet, and Elkhorn along with Marysville near Helena. Most have seen little development or restoration since they were deserted in the early 20th century. While they offer some interesting historical lessons, visiting one is also a chance to see how towns decay without human intervention.