We've camped at Custer summer of '09 and again September of '11. Both times we stayed at Broken Arrow Campground. It's a super nice place with plenty of trails right out of camp. If you like cleanliness and friendliness, then it's hard to beat. I'd highly recommend staying there.

   We live in east central IL and have overnighted in Mitchell, SD at Hobby Horse Motel at least 6 times while traveling west. It's right off the interstate, nice large covered runs with water and electric for plugging in your LQ trailer. There is a huge Cabelas, fast food and fuel with a mile. If you're on the west side of Indy, it might be a consideration.

   Last year coming home, we stayed at Country Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Brayton. The little cottage our friends stayed in was adorable! The owner gave us a grand tour of his home, too, which was a work of art. Super nice folks.

Enlighten us on the inaccuracy.

What camp do you work for again??

        Keeping it friendly~but we all come away from experiences with varying opinions. We had good friends who didn't like a favorite campground, but their noses were out of joint due to the dog leash rule.

        Back to SD~friends who stayed at Hay Creek before joining our huge group at Broken Arrow really liked the rustic atmosphere there. However, they did report that the road to the camp was very narrow when pulling a trailer. They were told to arrive into camp after noon and depart with their rig before noon. That was 3 summers ago, and maybe things have changed.

        But it's nice to know some of these things, and I applaud cssebs of IN to do some checking beforehand.

 p.s. Our trip of '09 was during Bike Rally Week. It was great! There were tons of roadside eateries set up all over. The bikers were all friendly. I bought a cute t-shirt in Bandera, TX last month printed with "Harleys and Horses". We all like our "horsepower" and bling.  

RedParrot~I'm copying your post for future reference. We're always in search of new adventures. We met some awesome folks while riding down in TX last month. The rancher was telling me about a beautiful spot to ride in ND, and of all places, Medora. In fact, he sent me a small article about the town that he'd clipped out of one of his "cowboy" magazines. You have really further my interest in making it a possible destination ride. Tks for the info.

    Share more, if you care.

traxarlo,

You stated "so far the information that has been given hasn't been very accurate".  To that point only a couple of camps had many mention and the condition of a camp is ones own opinion.

I ask what was not accurate which you did not reply to.

Say what you will but I have been at both camps and found both to be well operated - MY OPINION. 

I have also been at TRNP Round Up camp which is the only horse camp in TRNP.  You have to apply for the Camp via application for a drawing in March.  Slim chance of getting the Camp as they receive hundreds of request.  You can trailer into the Park and ride at will.   I am told by friends in Medora that Buffalo Gap is full of oil field workers - - which has become a bg problem in Western ND.  

We'll be there for two weeks this year - 1 in the Park and one trailering in.  Great place to ride.  Love the rattlesnakes!

MBI holds their training classes in Mendora every week.  There are around a 100 men attending those classes each week, they basically fill any available motel rooms.  The camping is usually not as big of a problem from the oil field workers.

Never found the rattlesnakes to be a problem.  If you come across one. Give it a little room and minute and it will slither off into the grass someplace else.

   Came across copperheads in southern MO. Tiny little things but worthy of respect and distance.

    Aside from bushwhacking through scrub oak riding offtrail in southern CO, the most "treacherous" obstacles I've ever encountered on the trail were the "jumping cholla" cacti in the Superstitions. Luckily, in the month of riding my steady trailhorse never brushed into one. I did while filming a clip for a classroom presentation, and they really do "jump" if you get close enough. OUCH!

Diablo 3 Gold

 will be at Broken Arrow next fri. would love to find more places to ride send me pm if you know of any good trails in area. I have rode to Harney Peak and all trailsfrom Brocken Arrow.Your e mail did not work.Coming from Tn.

Bob, We need to hear about your ride over by Dillon MT

      Those emoticons are not aimed at Painted Horse! They referred to a post that appeared in the wee hours of the morning by a "new member" d3forsale who keeps writing silly posts but in the end, is just hawking that diablo gold junk.

       The post disappearded, so Dave must've caught and deleted it again. Thanks to whoever got rid of the spammer.

Walkin,

      Tks for asking. I guess it's not too far off topic since it's horse related. That Diablo Gold spammer is what I consider off topic! My horse is hobbling around. The corrective shoe that he was fitted with at the onset has been lowered. He was fitted with a new and lower shoe. The shoes were to keep his full weight off the injured leg. Once all the scar tissue has set in, we'll see how well he can get around. I no longer have to wrap, hose nor do anything special at this point. I know he will never be sound, but at best, I'm hoping he can enjoy being a horse. He walks out to pasture, and I saw him put weight on both front legs and kick up his hind ones, even though it wasn't the highest kick ever.

      Oh, the horse shopping adventures! Now that has been very interesting, but not as good as the lady who insisted my filly was SOLD (to her) and that she was coming Saturday with her trailer. Umm, today is Tuesday, and somehow she must not have followed my directions since she still hasn't showed up. More to that story, but that's the short version. Thanks again for asking about Quiz. I'll try attaching a couple of pics of his orthopedic shoe! Think it's called a "pattern bar".

  I'm jealous. Just a year ago we camped at Broken Arrow. No plans for fall camping yet. Actually, no horse to ride of my own anyway. Still looking.

   Glad you enjoyed the riding.