- Elmo, MT 59915
- info@waterpeopletours.com
- 406.552.7519
One free vehicle per campsite.
Extra vehicle fee: $25 for the duration of your stay.
Camper trailers: 20 feet or less, recommended for campsite #4.
Larger vehicles, campers, and boats: park in the additional parking at site location #1.
We do not have a boat launch, but there are two nearby:
Elmo State Park, right next door
Dayton Marina, on the other side of us
Chickadee’s cabin is a micro-cabin with an 8×8 sleeping area, a small kitchenette for coffee and water, as well as a small loft. An outdoor deck is available for dining. Chickadee’s cabin includes a grill, a fire pit, a flush toilet, and a camp shower.
We are an off-grid campsite. As a result, we do not have running water from a well or rely on electricity in any way. Campsites, however, are adequately lit and equipped. A fan and small air conditioner can be found in Chickadee’s cabin. Clean potable water is available at every campsite for drinking, cooking, washing dishes, and taking a shower.
Why go off the grid? Camping is off grid by nature, so in order to design our campsite with the least amount of invasiveness, we kept it simple but still provide our campers with the necessary amenities for their camping experience.
To receive a 100% refund, cancellations must be made at least seven (7) days in advance of your booking. Cancellations made within seven (7) days of the booking will be refunded 50%. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance of the booking.
To cancel, please contact the company at 406-214-0302 or info@waterpeopletours.com at least seven days in advance of your booking.
If booking via one of our third party platforms the procedure to cancel is handled through them.
Refunds will be processed within 5 to 7 days of the cancellation request. Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment.
If booked via one our third party platforms the refunds will be handled through them.
Tribal permits are not required for camping at Camp Ka Papa, but required for recreation outside of Camp Ka Papa on the reservation. You can purchase permits at Walmart in Polson, Montana.
NOTE: To recreate outside of Camp Ka Papa a Reservation Permit must be purchased in person initially from a retail outlet or Reservation Permit vendor to register. After that first registration you can purchase online.
If you are interested in a tour please contact us via our Tour Form. **Serious inquiries only.
You may call or text 406-214-0302 or 406-552-7519. You can also email us directly at info@waterpeopletours.com for general inquiries. For information pertaining to anything else please review the Q & A or reach us via the contact us form.
If you get lost, please Google "Water People Tours & Camp Kapapa." Please note that the Airbnb app's GPS location is sometimes incorrect.
Check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon) on your departure day.
We will text you the gate code and specific check-in details privately closer to your check-in time. This often includes the location of your cabin key if booking the cabin.
One free vehicle is allowed per campsite. You can park at your designated campsite.
If you are bringing an extra vehicle, there is a $25 fee for the duration of your stay.
Larger vehicles, campers (over 20 feet), and boats should be parked in the additional parking area at site location #1. Please make sure to let us know ahead of time if you require more parking space. This will help us accommodate you.
Camper trailers 20 feet or less are recommended for campsite #4. Larger RVs might have difficulty with the hills.
Pop-up campers and campervans are generally allowed. We suggest smaller RVs or camper vans due to the gravel inclines. Vehicles under 20 feet are allowed and it's a pull-in site that accommodates slide outs. The surface is loose gravel with inclines, and generally flat. Travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and Class A, B, and C RVs are not recommended due to the hills. There are no electrical, water, or sewage hookups, and generators are not allowed, we are a dry campground.
Yes, 4WD is recommended for Eagle's Landing (Site #7) if you are bringing a camper van due to the incline. 2WD vehicles can usually make it, but there is a slight loose gravel incline.
Yes, clean potable water is available at every campsite for drinking, cooking, washing dishes, and showering.
Campfires are generally allowed at most sites (as indicated in the "What this site offers" section for each). However, please be aware of current fire restrictions (see Fire Updates).
Yes, firewood is provided for free at sites where campfires are allowed. You may also bring your own firewood.
Yes, pets are allowed at most sites (as indicated in the "What this site offers" section). Please be mindful of other guests and their pets, and keep them leashed or off-leash as specified for the site.
Most sites include a grill and a picnic table. Some sites, like Tent Deck Site #3 and Camper/Tent Site #4, mention BBQs and communal cooking areas. Chickadee's Cabin has a small kitchen nook.
Chickadee's Cabin, Bear's Lodge and Eagle’s Landing have off-grid showers.
Yes, garbage receptacles are available at each site. If your site doesn't have a bin, you can use the bear-proof garbage cans in the middle of the campground. Recycling bins are also available at some sites. Please place all trash in the large white garbage bin at the top upon checking out.
No, Wi-Fi is not offered at our camp. However, cell service is generally good in the area if needed.
Chickadee's Cabin is a micro-cabin with an 8x8 sleeping area, a small kitchen nook for coffee and water, a small loft, and an outdoor deck. It includes a grill, a fire pit, a flush toilet, a camp shower, and a small fan.
Eagle's Landing is a lakefront campsite with a 20x20 tent deck, a large private deck, a large bell tent with accommodations, a driveway, a grill, and a picnic table. Private flush toilet, and potable water is available.
A Tent Deck Site provides a raised wooden platform for setting up your tent, offering a more level and potentially drier camping experience.
The air quality at camp is currently good. You can check the latest air quality information here: Air Quality Link.
Please be aware of bears, especially during this time of year. Bear spray is available for your use in the gazebo.
A Tribal permit is not required for camping at Camp Kapapa. However, if you plan to recreate outside of Camp Kapapa on the reservation, you will need a permit. You can purchase initial permits in person at Walmart in Polson, Montana, or from a Reservation Permit vendor. After the first registration, you can purchase online.
Please place all garbage inside the provided receptacles at your site. If your site doesn't have a bin, use the bear-proof garbage cans in the middle of the campground. Upon checking out, please place your trash in the large white garbage bin at the top of the campground.
You may call or text 406-214-0302 or 406-552-7519. You can also email us directly at info@waterpeopletours.com for general inquiries. For information pertaining to anything else please review the Q & A or reach us via the contact us form.
If you get lost, please Google "Water People Tours & Camp Kapapa." Please note that the Airbnb app's GPS location is sometimes incorrect.
Where whispers of history meet glacial waters, Camp Ka Papa awakens your Montana spirit.