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Camp Disappointment

Camp Disappointment is a historic place in Browning, Glacier County, Montana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000434.

Browning, Glacier County, MontanaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000434★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Camp Disappointment?

Camp Disappointment is the northernmost campsite of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, on its return trip from the Pacific Northwest. The site is on private land within the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Glacier County, Montana. It is located along the south bank of Cut Bank Creek and 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Browning, Montana. Glacier National Park can be seen in the distance.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Camp Disappointment
City
Browning
County
Glacier County
State
Montana
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000434
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
48.66929, -112.80899
When was Camp Disappointment listed on the National Register?

Camp Disappointment was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Camp Disappointment located?

Camp Disappointment is located in Browning, Glacier County, Montana at approximately 48.66929, -112.80899. See the map above.

Is Camp Disappointment a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Camp Disappointment is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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