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James Kipp Campground

James Kipp Campground is a 34-site BLM campground along the Missouri River offering first-come, first-serve camping ($20/night) with a boat ramp, making it the primary takeout point for paddlers floating the Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River.

The campground features vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, RV dump station ($10 fee), and accommodates RVs up to 40 feet, though there are no hookups or potable water currently available.

Located off US 191 south of the Missouri River, it operates seasonally from April 1 to December 1 with a 14-day stay limit and no cell service.


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