Lewis and Clark Caverns Campground

The Great Outdoors

You don’t even have to leave the park to enjoy the great fresh air while taking part in a variety of outdoor activities when you book an RV in Jefferson County. In fact, you could spend most of your time exploring the limestone caves. These amazing caves are naturally air-conditioned all summer long and are full of stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helictites. When you've finished touring the caves, there are plenty of places to hike, ride mountain bikes, go horseback riding, or fishing in the Jefferson River on the south side of MT 2. Lewis and Clark Caverns Campground is a great place to park your Whitehall motorhome rental as it's within driving distance of several fantastic sites.Adventurous Whitehall campers can take the two-hour drive to West Yellowstone, a gateway to Yellowstone National Park, one of the nation's most spectacular parks. Yellowstone National Park is home to Old Faithful, one of the most reliable geysers in the world. While there, be sure you stop to enjoy the spectacular scenery. You will be driving past any number of bison and other wildlife along the way; don't forget the camera.Head an hour's drive south of your campsite at Lewis and Clark Caverns Campground and take a peek at what Montana looked like back in the pioneering days. Virginia City and nearby Nevada City sit in Alder Gulch. The gulch is the site of the "richest placer gold strike" to be found in the Rockies. During the 18th and 19th centuries, miners pulled over $100 million from the waters and ground in the area. Today you can park your rental RV in the campground on the eastern end of Virginia City, go for a ride on the steam train, and even try your luck at panning for gold. This town looks like it was frozen in time and is a perfect representation of the Old West during the Victorian Era.

Exploring the City

The nearest town of any size is Whitehall, a 25-minute drive to the west on I-90. Whitehall is a small town with approximately 3,000 residents. Here you can find room to park your camper rental while you shop for groceries. Like most small towns in Montana, there are several bars, gas stations, and restaurants worth trying while you're here.Whitehall is also home to The Ringing Rocks. These musical rocks or "rock gongs" produce a resonant melodious sound when struck. They exist in several places around the world and have been used to make music for over 2,000 years. Access is not easy and is best done with a 4x4, ATV, or other vehicles with high ground clearance. But, even if you have to rent a vehicle, you'll find the trip worthwhile. Remember to bring a hammer with you.The Jefferson Valley Museum is housed in a 1914 barn that has been lovingly restored. Here you can learn about the history of Jefferson Valley through a sizable array of artifacts, photographs, and research material. The museum also houses a large collection of genealogy cards for anyone interested in tracing their family history.Those looking for a little nightlife while camping at Lewis and Clark Caverns Campground can head to the casino in Whitehall. It's a great place to spend a few hours and, hopefully, win a few bucks at Keno or any one of several other machine games before heading back for a good night's sleep in your rental RV.