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This week we are at the Far West Fishing Access campground out in Rosebud, Montana. This free campground has several pros and several cons.
The pros: Plenty of sites and room when we came by, and most of the spots provided good privacy. We stayed at the beginning of September, and not during any fishing season that I know of, so this could be different at peak times.
Read more: Far West Fishing Access. AKA Mosquito Central
The campground, like the Minie Peterson Campground outside the Hoh Rainforest, was primitive, i.e. no hookups and only one minimally-maintained vault toilet. However, with a boondocking rig, it’s no problem at all.
The cons: While it looks close to the river, there are no trails to the river. If one fancies a bushwhack through tall grass in snake country then it’s perfect. (Mom coming by to say that this isn’t precisely true. There are some trails to the river, it’s just a bit of a hike. I don’t think we ever got Dad to go all the way to the river with us, but the kids, dog and I enjoyed exploring by the river.)
Did I mention the mosquitoes? Dear gods the mosquitoes. We got ourselves some great insect repellent,
but it still didn’t impact them. Literal clouds of them would follow us back to the bus after walking the dog or trying to find the river. We could be outside in the heat of the day, or if it was windy, but not in the morning or evening. Even with a smokey campfire.
So to say again. I can’t say what it’s like in peak season, but for a few nights’ rest on a long journey, it’s a nice, quiet, and out-of-the-way spot to rest one’s wheels.
