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Wellknown Buffalo Historic Camp

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· Garryowen, Big Horn, Montana
6 acres hosted by Peggy W.
9 tent sites
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You will be camping on historic property- the place where the women and children hid during the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Your campsite faces Sharpshooter Ridge. This valley area was the home of Wellknown Buffalo, a medicine woman and activist who protected and fed Native families traveling along the river between reservations. Learn more about this historic land: You'll pitch your tent on the Crow Indian Reservation in the historic valley just below the site of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. This area was part of the battlefield where the women and children camped. Campsites are in view of Sharpshooter Ridge. This business is owned by Native Americans. You will be staying near the Wellknown Buffalo Living Culture Campus and Artists Coop. The property has a gate that is closed at night. You'll find a cafe/coffee house, gift shop, horse activities, bathrooms and showers, and a gathering porch. You are just several miles from Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument and centrally located for many local adventures, including the Medicine Wheel, Yellowtail Dam, Warrior Trail Highway and Big Horn Scenic Highway. For the less adventurous, there is a cabin loft rental with a full bathroom, 1/2 mile away.
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Charity M.recommends
June 20, 2024
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Very special place!
I really enjoyed my stay here! I was a late arrival, and Mila personally greeted me and made me feel very welcome! She helped me get settled in, showed me to my site and where the showers and bathroom. She gave me a short but sweet history of her family, the property and the amazing work they are doing there. She was overly accommodating, and offered for me to use the café as needed for Wi-Fi or phone, charging, etc. Bathroom/showers were clean. The view I woke up to in the morning was beautiful! Rolling Green Hills, and a view of the Little Big battlefield was within sight. I Also loved waking up to the horses around. A nice but simple breakfast was provided in the morning, and the best thing about it was the freshly roasted and brewed coffee that we made in site. They have a sweet little café and gift shop on site with local Goods and art. I slept in my vehicle, one thing to know for light sleepers is a train did go by a couple times in the evening around 10 , but this did not bother me Personally. I highly recommend staying here, it was a very special and unique experience. Also easy on and off to highway.
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Rebecca M.recommends
June 8, 2024
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
A very beautiful area with lots of cultural history. Mila and Peggy were great hosts! Great showers and bathroom, and a yummy breakfast in the morning provided by the hosts!
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Carmen H.recommends
September 5, 2023
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Great History!
Peggy was super inviting. We got a rundown on the history of the land and learn a lot about the mission of the organization. It was really great. We made several animal friends. It was a little difficult to find. Google sent us west of the highway down a dirt road. Luckily someone found us an lead us to the campground which is east of the highway just north of the Gerryowen exit.
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Elaine M.doesn't recommend
August 26, 2023
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Very noisy
The campsite was very different to what I expected. It is noisy and I barely slept. The campsite is beside a very busy road and busy rail line, with trains blowing horns all night long. I was the only camper on the night I was there. Perhaps because of this, it felt very strange being in someone's yard but I felt safe. I welcomed the company of the very friendly family dogs! I was met by Peggy's daughter, who gave me a quick tour of the facilities. I saw her again at breakfast and she explained the Crow history to me. I thought there may be more of a Native American experience to the stay. I admire what the center does and am happy to support the cause with the camping fee, but was disappointed with the location.
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Heather M.recommends
August 23, 2023
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Peggy and Co-hosts were friendly and accommodating. We went for crow fair and wish we could have stayed longer and participated in the many programs Peggy Well Known Buffalo has to offer for learning about Crow people and culture. Dry camping spots were great. Easy to find. Bathrooms/showers clean and comfortable. Friendly dogs and kitty also there to great us.
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Evie C.recommends
July 17, 2023
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Fantastic experience
This was a wonderful experience. My two teen boys and I stayed here the first night of a two week camping road trip and we loved it. Peggy and family are wonderful hosts, and the work they do for the community is incredible. Stay in the tee pee! You won’t be disappointed. Do bring bug spray; there are lots of mosquitos and flies
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Garryowen, Big Horn, Montana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Apsáalooke (Crow), Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Peggy W.Joined in February 2022
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