Alder / Virginia City KOA

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Alder / Virginia City KOA

2280 Highway 287
AlderMT 59710
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Alder / Virginia City KOA

2280 Highway 287
AlderMT 59710
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Hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and other mountain activities are just minutes from our full service KOA.

In its gold boom years, Virginia City's prospects were so promising it was named Montana's territorial capital. Even though the gold played out, the town and nearby Nevada City show visitors a good time. Stay at this campground and you're minutes from the narrow gauge railroad excursion train, the H.S. Gilbert Brewery, and the museums, shops and restaurants of these lovingly restored frontier towns. You can still turn up the occasional gold nugget panning at Virginia City. Another treasure, Yellowstone National Park, is 90 miles away. Hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and other mountain activities are just minutes from our full service KOA. Children can enjoy KOA's large playground while you sit back and take in the beauty of Ruby Valley. Fish at the campground and at many nearby streams and lakes.

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  • 50 Max Amp
  • 110' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Bike Rentals
  • Tour Shuttle ($)
  • RV Clubs & Rallies
  • Families
  • Tours
  • Catering on-site by the campground
  • Military Clubs
  • Motorcycle Clubs
  • Self-service, convenience foods offered
  • Catering on-site by a local caterer

Fishing Four major trophy trout rivers loaded with Rainbows and German Browns within 5-25 minutes of the kampground.

Shopping From antiques to candy, along with operating gold mines and two old time Follies Theaters, they can all be found in Virginia City and Nevada City.

Rock Hunting Semiprecious stones--garnets, agates, sapphires and rubies--can be found on our grounds or within a short distance.

Gold Panning In gold panning, a mixture of creek or river sand and gravel is swirled with water in a gold pan until the sand and gravel have washed out and only the heavier gold is left, usually with the heavy, black magnetite that always accompanies placer gold. Drive seven miles to Ruby Reservoir or nine miles to Virginia City to try your luck at panning.

Virginia City and Nevada City These sister towns, only a mile apart, were once booming mining towns. Both have been restored and are much as they were more than a hundred years ago. Stroll the boardwalks and visit the historic buildings and exhibits. Take in a melodrama at the old Opera House, listen to player pianos and nickelodeons, and visit the graves of the Plummer Gang on Boot Hill.

Upcoming Events

May events

Volkswalk 10K (May 1 - September 30) -- Thompson Hickman Museum Opens (May 22) -- Madison County Museum Opens (May 22) -- Mystery Weekend (May 22 & 23) -- Opening Night - Brewery Follies (May 28) -- Virginia City Horseback Poker Ride (May 30)

June events

Historic Preservation Week (June 1 - 6) -- Gold Rush Fever Days (June 12 - 13) -- Opening night - Virginia City Players at the Opera House (June 12) -- Mystery Weekend (June 19-21) -- Buffalo Runners Blackpowder Shoot (June 24-27) -- Photograph Competition Shoot Begins (June 25 - July 9) -- Antique Show and Sale (June 26 - 27)

Free Night May 12! Book Now!

Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend - Book Now!

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