COLUMBUS, MT

Itch-Kep-Pe CP. 48 sites (can share), 2 loops, also can park anywhere on grass. Flush toilets, W, dumpster. Free, donation appreciated. 10-day limit w/in 30, strictly enforced. May-Sep. From I-90 x408, go 0.8 mi S on SR-78 (9th St) following blue & white RV signs, TR at T (Pike St), go 0.2 mi (3 blks), TL on Pratten St, go over RR tracks, then follow SR-78 1/2 mi to edge of town, on L just N of bridge over Yellowstone Riv. 45.63027 -109.25338. 1st a lg loop, then at sign “more camping” follow rd 1/2 mi to 2nd loop, passing golf course on L & “No Motor Vehicles” area on R. Lg rig sites in both loops. W faucets, restrooms, donation boxes in both loops. (From the S, on either CR-421 or SR-78, & crossing the bridge, the turn into the park is rather tight for a lg rig. Go a short distance N to 1st small casino on R, turn around & come back to enter safely.) Some sites shaded. Free wood scraps for fires. Mgr & police patrol. 2nd loop sometimes closed due to riv flooding. Rafting, fishing. Free Bluegrass Rendezvous 2nd wk of Aug. Shirley & Wayne Gooder #8730. Last updated by Susan & Dale Prichard #109540 stayed Jul 20. Reval by Steve & Gail Ault #41031 stayed Aug 21.

Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS). 5 sites. Pit toilet. Free. 7-day limit w/in 30 unless posted otherwise. 5.3 mi SW of Columbus on SR-78, then 1 mi W on gravel rd. N45.58356 W109.33192. Sm-med rigs only. Dick & Julia Seelye #27951 Aug 98. Updated by Chas Wilder #88717 viewed Aug 14. Reval MT FAS Guide & Rules Documents Jul 20.

Whitebird Fishing Access Site (FAS). 10 sites. Pit toilet. Fee: See MT NOTE 1 below. 7-day limit w/in 30 unless posted otherwise. 5.9 mi SW of Columbus on SR-78, then 0.5 mi W on gravel rd. Most sites sm-med rigs. CG rd loops back. Boat ramp. Dick & Julia #27951 Aug 98. MT FAS Guide & Rules Documents Jul 20.

McDonalds, huge pkg area. I-90 x408. N45.649 W109.253. Quieter along edge at rear of lot. Donna Dinges #48927 Jun 13. Last reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jun 20.