“here the hills recede from the river on both sides . . . . the land again fertile. These appearances were quite reviving after the drairy country through which we had been passing.”
—Meriwether Lewis, May 28, 1805
The Judith Landing Campground is a popular take-out for those paddling the first half of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Few spend the night, so anybody staying could well have the place to themselves. There are eight sites that can accommodate RV’s up to 40 feet, plenty of grass for tents, and a vault toilet. There are no hookups or water.
Montana State Highway 236 crosses the river here providing access from Big Sandy or Lewistown, Montana. For many miles, the road is improved gravel but expect slick conditions when wet.
Above the campground is the mouth of a “handsome river”—the Judith River named by William Clark.
If you want to arrive by boat, the Bureau of Land Management or an outfitter can assist with planning your trip. The two BLM Boaters’ Guide booklets are essential for anyone planning a self-supported trip through the breaks:
https://www.blm.gov/visit/judith-landing
(406) 538-1900
Coordinates: 47.74135, -109.62665
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Distance: 1.09 mi (straight line)
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Lewis & Clark Camp, Big Sandy, MT, USA
Distance: 10.39 mi (straight line)
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Distance: 23.33 mi (straight line)
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XVPP+8W Coal Banks Landing, MT, USA
Distance: 28.18 mi (straight line)
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85VGRX2M+HF
Distance: 28.70 mi (straight line)
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Virgelle Mercantile, Virgelle Ferry Road North, Loma, MT, USA
Distance: 34.53 mi (straight line)
American Prairie Antelope Creek Campground, DY Junction, MT, USA
Distance: 42.14 mi (straight line)
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Decision Point, Loma Ferry Road, Loma, MT, USA
Distance: 42.36 mi (straight line)
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James Kipp Campground, Winifred, MT, USA
Distance: 44.50 mi (straight line)
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Distance: 44.93 mi (straight line)
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302 W Main St Lewistown, MT 59457
Distance: 47.56 mi (straight line)
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W9V6+CG Hays, MT, USA
Distance: 47.97 mi (straight line)
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Bear Paw Battlefield - Nez Perce, Chinook, MT, USA
Distance: 48.03 mi (straight line)
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Upper Missouri River Guides, Main Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 48.36 mi (straight line)
Missouri River Outfitters, State Highway 387, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 48.40 mi (straight line)
Old Fort Benton, River Street, Fort Benton, Montana 59442, USA
Distance: 48.43 mi (straight line)
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Lewis and Clark Memorial, Front Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 48.45 mi (straight line)
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