Dusty Boots
01-12-2010, 08:56 PM
We overnighted at this city run park on Sept 21/09.
Itch-Kep-Pe Park(say that fast 10 times :eek:) is located on the southern edge of the small Montana town of Columbus.
It is situated along the northern shores of Yellowstone River and is at an altitude of approximately 3,575'
This city run park consists of 2 larger loops, connected by a single dirt road/path(complete with large potholes and puddles)
While the entrance of the park is paved, the pavement ends at the 1st 'cross road', located by the only washroom facilities in the park
The 2nd loop is basically comprised of 'primitive' campsites, with no potable water or vault toilets that I saw. There are perhaps 15 campsites located in that section which is also bordered by the Stillwater Golf Course. Mainly RVs use this section and I would only use this section as a 'last resort'.
The 1st, or 'main' loop/section of the park contains approximately 30, large, mainly grassy sites, with some adjacent to the river.
All sites here have a picnic table and a fire ring and most are shaded by one, or more large Cottonwoods(potential 'widow makers in a high wind situation, which is common in valley bottoms. IE: here)
There is one restroom with flush toilets and a tap along the back of it, for potable water. There are no showers, laundry facilities, or WiFi available, although 'Main St' is just a few blocks away.
There is a train yard near by and while we heard trains in the afternoon/early evening, I don't remember them being a 'bother' during the night.
This is a very 'basic', no frills campground and that is reflected in the cost, which is by donations. It sees it fair share of locals driving in/visiting and has regular/frequent patrols by the local constabulary
This campsite served our purpose for an overnight stay well, while riding from Yellowstone NP, to Glacier NP, via the Chief Joseph and Beartooth Scenic Highways.
Sorry, ..... I forgot to take pictures of this campground. :o
Campground Location: - http://tinyurl.com/yjpumw5
Campground Description: - http://www.travbuddy.com/Itch-Kep-Pe-Park-v258718
Dusty
Itch-Kep-Pe Park(say that fast 10 times :eek:) is located on the southern edge of the small Montana town of Columbus.
It is situated along the northern shores of Yellowstone River and is at an altitude of approximately 3,575'
This city run park consists of 2 larger loops, connected by a single dirt road/path(complete with large potholes and puddles)
While the entrance of the park is paved, the pavement ends at the 1st 'cross road', located by the only washroom facilities in the park
The 2nd loop is basically comprised of 'primitive' campsites, with no potable water or vault toilets that I saw. There are perhaps 15 campsites located in that section which is also bordered by the Stillwater Golf Course. Mainly RVs use this section and I would only use this section as a 'last resort'.
The 1st, or 'main' loop/section of the park contains approximately 30, large, mainly grassy sites, with some adjacent to the river.
All sites here have a picnic table and a fire ring and most are shaded by one, or more large Cottonwoods(potential 'widow makers in a high wind situation, which is common in valley bottoms. IE: here)
There is one restroom with flush toilets and a tap along the back of it, for potable water. There are no showers, laundry facilities, or WiFi available, although 'Main St' is just a few blocks away.
There is a train yard near by and while we heard trains in the afternoon/early evening, I don't remember them being a 'bother' during the night.
This is a very 'basic', no frills campground and that is reflected in the cost, which is by donations. It sees it fair share of locals driving in/visiting and has regular/frequent patrols by the local constabulary
This campsite served our purpose for an overnight stay well, while riding from Yellowstone NP, to Glacier NP, via the Chief Joseph and Beartooth Scenic Highways.
Sorry, ..... I forgot to take pictures of this campground. :o
Campground Location: - http://tinyurl.com/yjpumw5
Campground Description: - http://www.travbuddy.com/Itch-Kep-Pe-Park-v258718
Dusty