Bureau of Land Management

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. The potable water system is currently shut down. 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.

First-come, first-served

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

The entrance is located south of the Missouri River off of US 191.

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

BLM

Camp Creek Campground

22.1 miles away

First-come

Fort Peck Project

Crooked Creek Campground

24.3 miles away

Reservable

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Crystal Lake Group Campsite

MT · 1 site

69.2 miles away

Reservable

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Crystal Lake Cabin

MT · 1 site

69.5 miles away

First-come

Timber Creek Dispersed Campground

72.7 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.