Anyone riding to Sturgis this year from the Austin/San Antonio/central Texas area?

well while we are not from that area my wife and I are planning on making the trip up from Midland, Tx............when are yall heading up?

We plan on going, but trailering bikes due to all our camping gear. Leaving from Corpus.

Leaving either Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 1 or very early Thursday, Aug. 2nd.

we are planning on leaving out on the 1st ourselves hopefully with some friends of ours from dallas........its possible we could end up meeting up somewhere................

Going to Sturgis from DFW area heading up to Colorado probably leaving Thursday before the rally won't be getting back until Tuesday after the rally I always stay at the Buffalo Chip I'm going with a friend of mine Might be staying in a different campground With more shade still goin To the Chip See you Skynyrd

Been looking into going to Stugis. Don't know what all the costs would be, though. Can any vets help me out? Does it cost to camp? Extra to see the bands perform? About how much (without beer) am I looking at for one person as far as admission/camping etc? From the DFW area and would love to hit it up either this year or next!

Well as far as the cost goes go to Sturgis you're probably looking somewhere around $1500-$2000 to stay comfortably the whole week you could do it for a lot less but I like to party and spend money when I'm out on vacation The buffalo chip cost anywhere from $200-$300 depending on when you buy your ticket and more bands to get added and the closure you come to the rally more expensive it gets But if you're expecting It to be like that rot rally don't get your hopes up there is a lot less nudity a lot of stuff going on the cops are a lot more in force but the rides are beautiful and it'll be In for the time your Life Come go with this will party will have a good time The bands are free or the camping is free However you want look at it

The last time I went to Sturgis I fed X my camping gear to the camp ground where I was camping it cost me only 164 dollars round trip.  Y ou might check out the Bulldog camp ground it cost me 200 dollars for the whole week and it was 4 miles from sturgis. 

 

If you are planning on attending the concerts at The Chip or Glencoe, then you have to buy a ticket for individual concerts, or a wrist band to get in for multiple concerts.  Camping is included in the purchase of both.  Wrist bands at The Chip run about $200 for the main period; $240 for the extended time (two days early); and $300 for the early bird (July 30th to Aug 12th).  Individual concerts run about $50/person which lets you camp that night through 10am the next day.  Showers/toilet buildings are 'free' and often the scenes of things even ROT won't allow in public...showering with a friend to save water, etc. 

 

Like Neil said, the Chip's parade route (and Glencoe's route from what I heard) are far from what you see at ROT.  It was neither organized nor populated when we went.

 

Our friends went last year and were stopped by the local Barney Fife's for speeding/loud pipes; turned into suspected DUI; turned into 'stay here for court date'; which turned into the judge tossing the whole thing.  Really soured them on the event.

 

The rides, though, are incredible.  Hard to estimate the costs without more info; you kind of have to decide where you want to stay and what you want to do...that will set your costs.  Hotels and houses rent a year in advance. 

 

We're going back for the 75th...it's just too far from NW Florida (1800 miles each way) to go more often than every 5 years or so.  Besides, Crazy Horse won't be finished for a LONG time!

 

Rockett. 

anyone know anything about the sturgis downtown RV park or Big Rig RV park.  I am taking a 40 foot toy hauler and both sites say they run about 1500 for 10 days but not real sure where we want to camp since this is the first trip up. Any suggestions guys???

If you want a laid back camp atmosphere, then the Shade Valley campgrounds. It is about 10 miles out of town. If you are looking for a more party atmosphere, then check out Buffalo Chip, Glenco, or Broken Spoke campgrounds. Google search campgrounds in Sturgis. It all depends on how far from downtown Sturgis you prefer or if you want to party.

We have talked about going several years.. several friends have been and from what we've heard I would rather hit rot and several closer rallies for the same money.. more bang for my buck.. but may just have to check it out some day... we are hoping to go to daytona next spring with some friends that moved to georgia.

We used to only do Daytona Bike Week every third year or so since it was in late Feb, which made it cold; and everything was too spread out. Last year we stayed ON the Speedway grounds and got a whole new perspective. The races & practice sessions are a blast to watch. And at about $300 for four nights which includes two five-day wrist band passes to the pits and races, you're RV spot is essentially $100 or $25/night. Highly recommend staying there on the grounds. Just call them--they don't advertise the RV spots well for the motorcycle races. We'll head there a week from Wed...can't wait as it's warm and riding weather!! Rockett

Downtown Sturgis has lots of vendors and several bars.  The real party is at the Buffalo Chip, Full Throttle, Glenco, and other campgrounds  outside of town.  Pick up a map at any shop around town with the color coded rides to Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Hewitt Wyoming, Spearfish, SD .   Take a couple of the organinzed rides, such as the Wednesday Pappy Hoel Full Throttle Saloon ride into Wyoming.  Monday, Buffalo Chip has the Legends ride. Broken Spoke Saloon has a ride.  We spent 7 nights in 2011 and were not ready to leave.  And looking forward to returning in 2012.

Well the downtown RV park sais we can see main street from our camp. Not sure about big rig. We want to be. Lose enough to enjoy the fun but far enough away to get in and out ok. The rides are what we are going for more than the party but hey a good party can't be beat. We r planning Daytona next year as well Chelle. We may all have to meet up for the trip over

Here's a little video I did in 2004! Sturgis is something everyone should do at least once in her life

http://www.youtube.com/user/neillyle?feature=mhum#p/u/4/NVTvBNGd5dM

Keep in touch. That would be cool.

that is a nice video you put together there Neil..........i am sure i will be finding you at ROT to get some pointers and suggestions on our trip...........

We will try to look for you at ROT and discuss the ride to Sturgis.

It'd be great to get a few to go to Daytona as a group. I know we're gonna start making plans soon.

heading out of Shreveport LA.  Trailering up, bringing all 3 bikes. my Big Dog chopper, my wife's 1200 Sportster, and my HD Ultra Classic. Plus my friends Heritage.