Melting snow has caused flooding along the Missouri river

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Flooding at Kipp Recreation Area

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The melting snow has caused the waters of the Missouri River to rise and the closure of a campground in the Upper Missouri River Breaks area.   

The James Kipp Recreation Area is closed until further notice due to flooding, human safety, and to prevent resource damage.

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.