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Old Montana Prison & Auto Museum
Parking Lot
Write a Review 1106 Main St. Deer Lodge, MT 59722 406-846-3111 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.391, -112.7368
Location submitted by: Spring
Overview of Old Montana Prison & Auto Museum
Overnight parking is permitted on a first-come, first-served basis in the lot located at the south end of the complex amid the locomotives. The lot is located between Main Street, Conley Ave, and the creek. Parking adjacent to the 'shrub wall' which follows the creek is preferred.
Preserve the privilege of overnight parking and follow the RVers Good Neighbor Policy.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-792732 on 9/22/2023
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet (Class A)
Reported by Charles&Rose on 6/16/2022
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 4,494 ft / 1,369 m
Max Stay 1
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Reviews of Old Montana Prison & Auto Museum 11 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 9/22/2023
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Last reported 7/1/2023
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 6/16/2022
“Surprisingly Quite Spot ”
Reviewed 9/22/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Nice little parking lot right off the main road in town. Turn into the parking lot right at the Prison Cow ice cream shop. One train passed on the other side of the river at about 6:00 pm and the street was quiet all night until the garbage truck around 6:30am.
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camper-792732 would stay here again
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“No generators!! The neighbor lives in the property next door.”
Reviewed 8/12/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Na |
| RV Length: | 30' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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Everything was great until a trailer ran his generator all night for his cpap machine, instead of a portable power station.
We all had to listen to it.
I felt bad for the gentleman who lives in the house next to the lot. If he has to listen to that all the time. Not sure why he didn't call the police about the noise.
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Letterman would stay here again
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“Nice Spot To Rest Over Night”
Reviewed 7/1/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a spacious RV parking lot for an Old Montana Prison and Auto Museum. In the middle of a small town with coffee shops and grocery stores. Also super close to the Grant Kohrs Ranch, National Historic Site.
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Karo would stay here again
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“Next To Old Locomotives & Creek”
Reviewed 6/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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Stopped here to overnight on our way to I-15 south. Pulled in late in the evening and parked on level pavement right next to an old GE locomotive next door to the old prison. There was a vacant log adjacent to the train museum with some other RVs parked but was not leveled. This was just a parking lot so no services although you’re in ... more
Stopped here to overnight on our way to I-15 south. Pulled in late in the evening and parked on level pavement right next to an old GE locomotive next door to the old prison. There was a vacant log adjacent to the train museum with some other RVs parked but was not leveled. This was just a parking lot so no services although you’re in the middle of town (Deer Lodge). So there are plenty of places to eat and to get fuel. There is a paved walking path along the creek. I-90 business loop runs right by so there is some light road traffic. Overall it was a good place to overnight.
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NBDvh would stay here again
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“Quaint little town feel”
Reviewed 6/16/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
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Museum is right on the main drag into town, turn left on Crowley just before the "castle" jail building and curl around to park between the train cars. Level gravel lot. Nearby Frontier Museum, car museum, antique store, ice cream shop and other businesses further into town (we didn't explore). Nice stop over on the way west to Spo... more
Museum is right on the main drag into town, turn left on Crowley just before the "castle" jail building and curl around to park between the train cars. Level gravel lot. Nearby Frontier Museum, car museum, antique store, ice cream shop and other businesses further into town (we didn't explore). Nice stop over on the way west to Spokane (4hrs).
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Charles&Rose would stay here again
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“Comfortable Overnight Spot Off I-15”
Reviewed 6/5/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer) |
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Large, level parking lot between two locomotives and a caboose that provide a bit of privacy from the road. There were two other rigs there along with ours and definitely room for a few more. There was a bit of road noise until after midnight on a Saturday night but once it calmed down it was a peaceful night in downtown Deer Lodge a m... more
Large, level parking lot between two locomotives and a caboose that provide a bit of privacy from the road. There were two other rigs there along with ours and definitely room for a few more. There was a bit of road noise until after midnight on a Saturday night but once it calmed down it was a peaceful night in downtown Deer Lodge a mile or so off the interstate.
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followinghawks would stay here again
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“Great place to overnite. ”
Reviewed 5/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I both called ahead and checked with the gift shop clerk- was told okay to park overnight. Nice level gravel area between two large locomotives - perfect wind break. Looks out over a small river.
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Leota would stay here again
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“Called Museum. They No Longer Allow Overnight Parking”
Reviewed 3/31/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
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Called them today and they told me they no longer allow overnight parking
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“Quiet spot, Amazing Museum”
Reviewed 9/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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Came in the dark and were surprised to see we were the only RV staying overnight. We parked parallel to the bush wall with a travel trailer and truck. The night was very peaceful with a slight lulling sound from the nearby creek. The Auto Museum opened at 10am, but they opened early. The $14.50 entrance fee was well worth it. There wer... more
Came in the dark and were surprised to see we were the only RV staying overnight. We parked parallel to the bush wall with a travel trailer and truck. The night was very peaceful with a slight lulling sound from the nearby creek. The Auto Museum opened at 10am, but they opened early. The $14.50 entrance fee was well worth it. There were antique vehicles that we hadn't seen before. Wonderful experience!
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CherylCM would stay here again
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“Nice lot to park in and the Museum and Prison are a great visit!! ”
Reviewed 9/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The lot is spacious and fairly level. There were 2 trailers, a 5th wheel and a skoolie the night I stayed.
If you stay, pay the $18 for the Old Montana prison and Auto museum. I was pleasantly surprised by both!! So glad I stayed here.
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Angela would stay here again
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