Sturgis Rally 2013

allen8106 wrote:
I like bikes but don't have one and always wondered what going to Sturgis would be like. Any reason I shouldn't go just because I don't have a bike?

Not a problem going without a bike. In fact this year, I had injured my back in July and was pretty limited in the amount of riding I did out there. I had my pickup so we used that most of the time ... still had a good time

Allen anyone can go to Sturgis, just take money. You can stay 18 miles away at Rapid City for reasonable rates. We stayed at Hart Ranch (private park) and didn't mind the drive into Strugis at all.

I like bikes but don't have one and always wondered what going to Sturgis would be like. Any reason I shouldn't go just because I don't have a bike?

We've been to Sturgis several times... first time was outside Rapid City, second at the Buffalo Chip and the last few at Glencoe. I like Glencoe for the large RV spots and the full hookups. The onsite bar has happy hour with $1 beers daily , the Full Throttle is right across the street and it's onl about 3 miles or so to Main Street

Calm down,I belive spade cooley was just joking about the knife&chain....

Spade Cooley wrote:
I've heard The Buffalo Chip is the happening place to camp. Someone told me there were women who ran around naked for the entire week. I think the outlaw biker gangs love it. Take along some chain and a switch blade knife and make sure you know how to use it.

I think somebody is yanking your chain.:) Anybody wearing gang colors draws a lot of full time attention from the hundreds of law enforcement folks working at any given moment. They also are not allowed in many establishments, and generally treated like they have a communicable disease, during bike week. Swinging a chain, using a knife or other general stupidity often results in a time out, and a watching your friends leave for home as you await a preliminary trial. Sturgis is no different than reality TV. Lots of drama that is highly controlled and staged for the cameras. Any yes, I've been there many times.

I've heard The Buffalo Chip is the happening place to camp. Someone told me there were women who ran around naked for the entire week. I think the outlaw biker gangs love it. Take along some chain and a switch blade knife and make sure you know how to use it.

This will be our 1st year there and we are staying at Glencoe with a friend that goes every year. Dry camp and he says they have excellent bath houses, so we will find out.

I have stayed in Spearfish (15 min west of Sturgis) in the past at Elk Horn Ridge. Big/long pull thrus, swimming pool all the amenities and easy on/off the interstate.

Either them or the Chip for the concerts and craziness. There is a newer campground operated by the Broken Spoke,that I have heard good things about. If you are not into the concerts there is also one in Sturgis. A little know Gem is the Spearfish City Campground, will not handle a big hauler and a drive from Sturgis. Have fun....