Camp Disappointment, Historic campsite from Lewis and Clark Expedition in Browning, US
The campsite stands near Cut Bank Creek in Montana, featuring open meadows and cottonwood trees with a 300-foot cliff in the background.
Meriwether Lewis and his team reached this location on July 22, 1806, during their return journey while exploring the northern reaches of Marias River.
The site, managed by the Blackfeet Nation, marks a significant location where the Lewis and Clark expedition first encountered members of the Blackfeet tribe.
Access to Camp Disappointment requires prior permission as the location sits within private property on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana.
The location earned its name after Lewis discovered the Marias River did not extend as far north as expected for territorial claims of the Louisiana Purchase.
Location: Montana
GPS coordinates: 48.66556,-112.80556
Latest update: November 3, 2025 13:24
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