Traveling to the Silver Knot
TL;DR: Harvest Hosts offers RVers unique stays at locations like The Silver Knot in Montana, blending scenic RV camping with support for local businesses.
Harvest Hosts is a unique RV membership program with a large network of available hosts. So far, 5196 locations have opened their hearts and their homes and/or businesses to members of the Harvest Hosts RVing community. Through this program, members receive overnight accommodations with no camping fees in peaceful and serene places across North America. In return, members are asked to make a purchase to patronize the small business that hosts them. Of these Hosts, The Silver Knot is particularly special. Here, you can learn all about this location’s history, its operations today, its origins within the Harvest Hosts community, and what future visitors can expect to experience.
The History
The Silver Knot gives visitors a true “Montana Welcome”. Kurt and Traci Johnson, the owners, offer visitors a scenic drive as they travel past Crow Creek, up the drive towards a view of the breathtaking Mission Mountains. For years, the location has been operating as a destination wedding venue. However, because of COVID-19, their wedding bookings have dwindled. As a result, in the summer of 2020, they have decided to branch out and build a small campground. This camping area will eventually be made available to wedding families and their guests in future wedding seasons.
The Business Today
This stunning ranch mainly operates as a destination wedding venue, but, as mentioned above, they have recently branched out to include RV overnighters. Their location offers a picturesque view of Montana’s Mission Mountains only about an hour from Missoula, Montana. Many guests stop by on their way to Glacier National Park and comment on the property’s stunning backdrop, which includes a waterfall feature and a small pond, in addition to the mountains.
Joining Harvest Hosts
The Silver Knot joined the Harvest Hosts program just two short months ago, and they already have nearly sixty reviews of their stunning property. While dry camping there has no camping fees, they offer electrical hookups for $25/night, as well as potable water to fill your tank. The property has opportunities for hiking, and many guests have commented on the peace and quiet found there. Some visitors have even seen wildlife, such as deer and black bears. Guests who visit and do not need electric hookups should be sure to check out the gift shop to patronize the business. Currency, they offer three pet-friendly spaces for RVs of any size. Be sure to check their host profile page for more details before you visit, as they are making frequent updates.
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