James Kipp Campground
James Kipp Recreation Area is situated along the Upper Missouri River and is open from April 1 to December 1, annually. This is a popular site for launching watercraft, as well as camping, picnicking and fishing. Water for the RV dump will become operational after the last spring freeze, typically by May 15. Campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis — no reservations There are 34 sites that can accommodate trailers or recreational vehicles (RVs) up to 40 feet in length. There are no hookups. Each site has a designated fire ring and picnic table.
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Site map
23 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | $20.00 per night, 14 Day stay limit |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The entrance is located south of the Missouri River off of US 191.
| Nearest town | Lewistown, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.6278° N, 108.6896° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | RV Dump ↗ | 0.4 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument begins about 12.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.3 miUpper Missouri River Breaks National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 507,066 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Fred Robinson BridgeStructure · Lewiston · 0.4 mi
- Rocky PointSite · Landusky · 11.5 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at James Kipp Campground?
No. James Kipp Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at James Kipp Campground?
$20.00 per night, 14 Day stay limit
What is the nearest town to James Kipp Campground?
Lewistown, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if James Kipp Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Camp Creek Campground (22.1 mi, first-come), Crooked Creek Campground (24.3 mi, first-come), and Crystal Lake Group Campsite (69.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby