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James Kipp Recreation Area (BLM)


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Fitness. . Move, You'll Get it

October 14, 2023

It was beautiful in the Spring; an oasis in the middle of the endless plains.

Steve Hudak

May 31, 2022

Awesome camping on the Missouri River. Not very many trees, but very nice campground.

Kerri Tanner

May 25, 2021

Perfect place to camp or fish

The Sh!t Show! with Tura Gruel

May 19, 2021

Always clean and well maintained. Easy access to bathrooms and the water. Regulated well by rangers.

Brian Handel

April 07, 2021

Great place to hang out at any time of the year.

messerly tony

July 09, 2020

No mosquitoes this time lol, peaceful

Sarah Mckinney

May 16, 2019

Beautiful area, can't wait to explore it this summer!

John Rummel

April 29, 2019

In August 2017 I visited the James Kipp area to do some dark-skies research. The James Kipp area is in one of the darkest pockets of the continental US. These are skies that are unblemished by ANY light pollution from artificial sources. Most users of the camp site are in the area to hunt and fish, and I hear the sport is exceptional. Most have probably also noticed that at night, after the sun has set, the stars are beautiful. The below four shots are from my single night here on 8/28/2017. Note the utter lack of any visible artificial lights spoiling the horizons. I've done extensive travel to dark sites in the lower 48, including state and national parks, state and national forests, and other protected recreation areas. James Kipp is in the top tier of darkest skies in the US. If you visit here, make sure to appreciate the nighttime skies!

Tami Gibson

August 09, 2018

Beautifully treed sites right near the river. Water was off as they were upgrading. Paths to river could be cleared better.

Patrick Broderick

August 01, 2018

Really nice shaded campground. It's next to the Missouri River so lots of mosquitos. There was plenty to see in the area but in this part of Montana nothing is close to anything else so be prepared to drive. Nearest gas is about 25 miles. No water when we we're there since pipes are being replaced. Due to restore water in mid August.