Wellknown Buffalo Historic Camp
Hosted by Peggy · Garryowen, Montana
9 sites · Tent · 6 acres
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88% Recommend43 ratings · 36 reviews
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· October 2025
We loved the chance to camp on this historic land. And even more, appreciated learning about the work being done to help the community. Peggy and her family are true peacemakers.
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Steven E.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
Spending time at Wellknown Buffalo was a unique experience for us. We left more aware of the history of the local indigenous groups and appreciative of their collective resilience. It was good to know that the profit goes back to support local youth
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Tracey P.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
If you’re looking for a truly unique camping experience while visiting the Little Bighorn Battlefield, this is the place. Just a short distance from the battlefield itself, the campsite is located where more than 2,000 Cheyenne once camped, and where women, children, and elders remained during the historic battle. Staying here offers a rare opportunity to connect with the land and its sacred history. While the site is close to I-90 and the railroad, you won’t find a camping experience this close to the battlefield—and with this much historical significance—anywhere else.
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Matt W.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· September 2025
We did not stay there and did not ask for refund. It was right on the highway, the cafe was closed totally, no artists and it had 2 tipis for camping. It was in someone’s backyard. Not the experience we were looking for. Good website but not what it promised.
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Wendy W.
3 months on Hipcamp
We had an excellent visit. They provided an informative tour of the area, which was especially welcomce because the Little Bighorn battlefield is closed on weekdays. Comfortable tipi
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Stuart K.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
The hospitality of Peggy and her crew was amazing. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. It was the perfect location to what we wanted to do. Thank you for the experiences.
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Forrest L.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
Once in a lifetime experience
Tent · With pets ·
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Peggy and Mila were so welcoming and generous during our stay. The experience with them at their camp as they set up for Crow Fair was truly a once in a life time experience! The tipi was great and we really enjoyed learning about the history and culture of the Crow from the stories everyone shared. They went above and beyond in accommodating us and we would love to come back to stay anywhere with Peggy and Mila again!
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Thomas J.
7 reviews
It’s a perfect location if you’re interested in the history of the area. Mila and Peggy were very kind, friendly and helpful. Great views and great atmosphere.
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Nic D.
5 months on Hipcamp
I showed up at 2pm. Nobody was around. There's was a locked 10 foot tall fence and neither phone number provided was answered. We had to go elsewhere for the night.
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Dave L.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
We wanted an authentic rustic tipi camping experience near a river and more isolated. We got that and loved it. We did each have a twin bed and there was a porta John. We had a stove, water, and camping supples, so we were very happy. I was even provided with worms and a fishing pole so I caught a catfish which we had for supper. Peggy Wellknown Buffalo and Mila Big Hair were very accommodating. This was our favorite place
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Roben R.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
We were so glad to have a place to park and access to bathrooms and showers on a rainy night. It’s not fancy but had what we needed and the community center/coffee shop is great with amazing art. We would stay again!
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Carrie B.
7 reviews
Location on the historic grounds was meaningful and deepened our experience tremendously. We were greeted warmly by Adam, who guided us to a nearby cafe for dinner and helped make us comfortable for the night. Matthew made our delicious breakfast and both shared information and perspectives of the history and continuing evolution of the American Indian culture. Memorable and lovely.
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David S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Stay hWhat a Gift to be with you!
Tent · With kids ·
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Stay Here!! my family will never forget visiting during Crow Fair and feel blessed to have stayed with Peggy and her camp of family & friends. I didn’t know what to expect and, not wanting to pack a lot on our flight from Massachusetts, had a ton of Qs. Peggy was kind, super responsive, welcoming, and helpful. If unable to reply quickly, she had friends or family help! They set us up basically right on the fair grounds and near the banks of the Little Big Horn River (the kids and I walked over for a swim). We got to be a part of the famous “1,000 tee pees” - on comfortable mattresses and bedding! Our 3 days were interesting, educational, fun, inspiring, moving, tiring, and amazing. Despite warnings to bring ear plugs to avoid road noise / trains, I preferred to fall asleep to the drums from the dance competitions (across the way) and hear the wake up song at dawn. We saw beautiful parades, Grand Entry, Indian Relay races (too tired for the dancing competitions, so I want to go again!). We visited the site of the Battle of Little Big Horn. We went wanting to be respectful (despite knowing zero about Crow culture) and hoping to feel accepted despite not being a part of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Tribe, or having experience visiting any Reservation. We felt included and accepted like family, and wemade new friends. They do important work to support the community and I look forward to keeping in touch and contributing to the food bank and community center as we are able. With Love!
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Mary P.
5 years on Hipcamp
Staying here will be a memory that our family cherishes forever. We’ve been on the road for 6 weeks and this was hands down our most favorite spot. We arrived late and were graciously welcomed by Mila, she was very helpful and kind. Watching the sunrise over the field was spectacular. Thank you!!
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Hillary C.
8 reviews
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· August 2024
Wellknown Buffalo is AWESOME!
Tent · With kids ·
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Wellknown Buffalo – Peggy and her family – is AWESOME! We had the amazing privilege of staying in the family camp for Crow Fair, and had the honor of seeing some of the family's kids first dance – and we really enjoyed visiting with the wonderful people there!
They made sure we were warmly welcomed and had everything we needed and more!
Having Indigenous ancestry, I have always wanted to go to the Crow Fair, and now that we had the opportunity, it was fantastic – and the kids say they want to return again… We cannot say enough good words about Wellknown Buffalo, the Crow Fair, and the wonderful people we met there!
Yedida F.
2 reviews
We were grateful to camp here and reflect on history and place. Mila was generous with her time and with sharing about that history, as well as their good work with the local community. The bathrooms were clean and warm, the weather was lovely for tent camping, the animals were well-mannered.
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Lynnea P.
1 year on Hipcamp
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.
Charity M.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2024
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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Rebecca M.
3 reviews
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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Carmen H.
3 reviews
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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Elaine M.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2023
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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Heather M.
2 years on Hipcamp
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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Evie C.
3 reviews
We truly enjoyed our experience at Wellness Buffalo. We camped out in tents. There is a fire ring for camp fires. The camp area has plenty of room. There are clean bathrooms with hot showers. We had a wide open view. There are horses dogs cats and a hard working family that makes for a comfortable stay. We would come back!
Geri B.
2 reviews
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· July 2023
Having horses and dogs running around on the property is just my kind of place! Peggy and her family were the best and the other campers were great to chat with. By the time I left, it felt like saying goodbye to family! Although I was scheduled for tent camping, I was upgraded to a teepee stay, and loved the experience. Thank you Peggy
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Roseann O.
4 years on Hipcamp
We enjoyed van camping at Welknown Buffalo camp and meeting Peggy and Mila. We parked in the field facing the mountains waking to the view of the sunrise. It was a unique opportunity to experience life on the Crow reservation, and hear stories of local, personal, and tribal history. We felt welcomed into their camp. We appreciate the outreach Wellknown Buffalo provides to the community.
Friendly dogs greeted us and beautiful horses grazed around the grounds. We enjoyed the clean bathrooms and showers.
Thank-you for a memorable stay!
Sheryl and Dan Trainor
Sheryl T.
7 reviews
Welcoming and warm, important because it was the winter time! Our hosts went out of their way to make us comfortable while providing a culturally enriching experience, with some outdoor time. It was a very special stay with lasting bonds. We also have a new appreciation for buffalos!
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Shelley A.
2 reviews
The place is very near to the monument of Little Big Horn as we wished.
But the campground is not really what we expected. The restroom does not correspond to usual standards. We had some difficulties getting to the campsite (closed when we arrived). The information provided by e-mail to enter in the absence of the owners was not correct.
We were the only guests and we had the feeling of disturbing ( maybe because the owner was not there ?).
The place is close to the road and railway, so the environment is not really quiet.
We preferred to leave without even sleep on the spot and to find a better maintained place.
The value for money is not good.
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Hana G.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2022
18 ft Class B · With pets ·
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
This is an amazing enterprise, focused on grass roots community development on the Apsaalooke (Crow) reservation. This can be an extremely enlightening experience if you are open to it. Just remember that you are a guest in this community. Be respectful of the culture of your hosts, not just at Peggy’s, but on the reservation as a whole.
The sites are along a fence line for the cow pasture, between the horse corrals and a tepee. The bathrooms are clean and the water is hot. The sites are level on hard packed dirt. The sky at sunset is amazing.
In the morning, the coffee shop is open with fresh, locally-roasted coffee drinks. The gift shop presents a variety of works from local artisans, as well as bagged coffee beans.
Stephanie D.
11 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Tent · With kids ·
Wellknown Buffalo/Crow Indian Camp
Peggy is such a sweetheart and everyone here was so welcoming and friendly. I felt right at home! The tipi that I stayed in was very peaceful and had a beautiful view out of the front. Definitely recommend 👍💕
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Mary Q.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Fantastic place to camp, hang out, and recharge. You’ll be treated like family. The showers are great and very private. You just have no idea what wonderful opportunities you’ll have while you are there. I highly recommend for a short or long stay.
Kc C.
3 reviews
Location
Garryowen, Big Horn, Montana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Peggy W.
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