Kipp Campground to open after flood

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Bureau of Land Management

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(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – Employees have been working nonstop to clean up the James Kipp Recreation Area after melting snow caused the Missouri River to rise and flood the area.     

The Bureau of Land Management Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument announced that the campground will open Saturday, May 4. There is no water or electricity available. 5 of 8 toilets will be open.

Crews will continue to work on restorations.

For updated information go to the Bureau of Land Management-Montana/Dakotas Facebook page.

 


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.