Western Trails to Rock Springs

Name: Western Trails to Rock Springs
Start: 2027-06-18
End: 2027-06-25
Location: Huetter Rest Area & Idaho Welcome Center--Eastbound

Jun 18–25, 2027Spokane, WA12 of 12 spots leftHosted by Linda Hall

Western Trails to Rock Springs turns the journey to the Airstream International Rally into an adventure all its own.

We’ll wind our way through the spectacular landscapes of western Montana and Wyoming, with stops near the Clark Fork River, historic Dillon, the soaring peaks surrounding Alpine, and the wide-open beauty of Pinedale before rolling together into Rock Springs. Along the way, explore scenic drives, historic sites, charming western towns, mountain lakes, local attractions, and some of the most memorable scenery in the Rockies. This isn’t a race to the rally—it’s a chance to slow down, explore the West, share a few campfires, and arrive in Rock Springs with plenty of stories already worth telling.

Stops: 4
Distance: —
Drive time: —
Trip days: 1 day
Estimated cost: $550.00

Terrain

Total climb: 22,196 ft
High point: 7,910 ft
Steepest climb: 6%
Steepest descent: 7%

Estimated from terrain elevation, averaged over a mile. Tunnels and bridges can read higher or lower than the road itself. Low point 2,134 ft.

Route

Day by day

Itinerary

No travel

Love's Travel Stop

Fuel / Service

8077 U.S. Highway 10 W, Missoula, MT 59808, USA loves.com

1 hr stay

Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground

Camping

81 Rock Creek Rd, Clinton, MT 59825, USA ekstromstagestation.com

at 9:00 AM · 1 nightCheck-in 12:00 PM

Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground is a scenic, historic RV park and campground located at 81 Rock Creek Road, Clinton, Montana, situated in a large grassy meadow surrounded by tall pine trees. The property features a unique collection of historic log buildings reassembled in the 1970s and sits just off I-90 along the banks of Montana’s world-renowned trout stream, Rock Creek, roughly 20 miles (a 20-minute drive) east of Missoula.

Subtotal$160.00

MDT Highway 1 Rest Area

Rest Area

MT-1, Anaconda, MT 59711, USA mdt.mt.gov

Countryside RV Park

Camping

30 Sawmill Rd, Dillon, MT 59725, USA countrysidemt.com

at 9:00 AM · 3 nightsCheck-in 1:00 PM

Countryside RV Park: (406) 596-5021

Call: Judy Morrison - Owner

Reservation Owner: Steve Tabacek

Reservation Club: Airstream Fly Fishing Club

Checkin June 19th

Checkout June 22nd

Reservation nights: 3

Reservation Total: $55 p/night, $165.00 (pull-thru)

Reservation spots blocked: 12

Reservation opens: January 2027

9:00 AM
Bannack State Park at Bannack State Park
721 Bannack Rd, Dillon, MT 59725, USA fwp.mt.gov
14 mi from stop · ~32m drive
Bannack was the site of Montana's first major gold discovery in 1862 and became Montana's first territorial capital. More than 50 historic buildings remain along Main Street. That's exactly the kind of attraction I'd expect an Airstream crowd to enjoy—historic, photogenic, walkable, Western and distinctly Montana.
9:00 AM
R.L. Winston Fly Rod Manufacturer Tour at R.L. Winston Rod Company
500 S Main St, Twin Bridges, MT 59754, USA winstonrods.com
31 mi from stop · ~53m drive
The R.L. Winston Rod Company is a legendary, high-end fly rod manufacturer. Founded in 1929, the company is world-renowned for crafting premium, handcrafted fly fishing rods known for their signature smooth casting feel and flawless aesthetic finish

Subtotal$165.00

Dubois Rest Area

Rest Area

154 W Main St, Dubois, ID 83423, USA 511.idaho.gov

Aspen Grove Inn

Camping

105 N 5050 E, Rigby, ID 83442, USA aspengroveinn.com

at 9:00 AM · 1 nightCheck-in 1:00 PM

Aspen Grove Inn RV Park: 208-523-6339

Call/Txt: Sharron

Reservation Owner: Steve Tabacek

Reservation Club: Airstream Fly Fishing Club

Reservation Nights: 2-night

Check-in June 22nd

Check-out June 23rd

Block of 12 - no problem - text Sharron

Reservation Total: $60.00 (pull-thru)

Reservations required by: Oct 15th 2026

5:00 PM
Group Potluck Dinner

Subtotal$75.00

Yellowstone Trail RV Park

Camping

1500 Wilson St, Pinedale, WY 82941, USA yellowstonetrailrvpark.com

at 9:00 AM · 2 nights

Yellowstone Trail RV Park: 307-360-7275

Call: Charlotte

Reservation Owner: Steve Tabacek

Reservation Club: Airstream Fly Fishing Club

Reservation Nights: 3-nights

Check-in June 23rd

Check-out June 25th

Reservation Total: $144.30 (standard back-in)

Reservation Total: $165.30 (pull-thru)

Reservations required by: Oct 15th 2026

6:00 PM
Wind River Brewing Company at Wind River Brewing Company
402 W Pine St, Pinedale, WY 82941, USA windriverbrewingco.com
0.9 mi from stop · ~3m drive
7:00 AM
Morning Donuts at Bison Bounty at Bison’s Bounty
21 N Franklin Ave, Pinedale, WY 82941, USA bisonsbounty.com
1 mi from stop · ~3m drive
2:00 PM
Museum of the Mountain Man at Museum of the Mountain Man
700 E Hennick St, Pinedale, WY 82941, USA museumofthemountainman.com
1.6 mi from stop · ~5m drive
Anytime
Skyline Drive Overlook Interpretive Site - Optional at Skyline Drive Overlook Interpretive Site
Pinedale, WY 82941, USA fs.usda.gov
12 mi from stop · ~26m drive
The paved Fremont Lake Road/Skyline Drive corridor provides access to Fremont Lake, Half Moon Lake, CCC Ponds, Elkhart Park and overlooks of the Wind River Range.
The centerpiece would be Fremont Lake. It's a glacial lake sitting beneath the Wind River Range, with boating, kayaking, swimming, hiking and spectacular scenery.