Whitetail Yurt

Overview

The Whitetail Yurt is nestled among the pine trees along the Yaak River within Whitetail Campground. Enjoy the comforts of a domed tent with a locking door, windows and wooden floor in this 16' yurt.

Recreation

Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be enjoyed.

Facilities

This rustic yurt sleeps three with floor room for a couple more. The provided bunk bed with mattresses has a twin as the top bunk and a full-size bed as the bottom bunk. There is also a table and four chairs.

A vault toilet, firewood and potable water are available within the campground.

Guests must bring cooking, cleaning and sleeping supplies. There is no heat source supplied. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and clean the yurt before leaving.

Natural Features

The yurt is situated adjacent to the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,918 feet within the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout and big game animals. The Yaak Valley has been an important route through history as a trail for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors and loggers.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Yaak is located approximately 5.3 miles northeast where you can grab a bite to eat or attend a community event.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Fire pit: all 1 sites
  • Picnic table: all 1 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • Longest RV: 35 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people

Directions

From Troy, Montana, follow Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 24 miles to Whitetail Campground. The yurt is in site 9. From Bonners Ferry Idaho, follow HIghway 95 north for 3.5 miles, turn right on Highway 2 and follow for 20 miles. turn left onto Yaak Highway 508 and follow for 24 miles to Whitetail Campground. The yurt is in site 9.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Brooke H
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Had this on my bucket list for a while. Now retired so was able to get in during the week. Quiet, peaceful campground, big spaces, separation, CLEAN outhouse, lots of whitetail deer, no cell service, surprisingly comfortable mattress in the yurt. There were even lanterns which we didn't use because it says to bring your own, but nice for anyone that forgets. River was very low end of August and access a the campsite was pretty tricky but farther down the trail is easy access. Sat on the bank in the evening just listening to the river. Loved it!
Kimberly L
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Yurt is in a quiet campground surrounded by pines with highway on one side and a lazy section of river on the other. Very basic just a bunk and table with chairs. No heat source. The river access off the campsite is down a very steep bank but is a nice deep swimming hole. There is easier access towards the middle of the campground and a small rapid for fishing. The highway was very busy and loud while we were there due to road construction. There’s a general store in Yaak about five minutes away and Troy about 30 miles has more amenities and cell service. No hiking from campground and also no firewood but we found some in Yaak.
Halette M
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Remote. Quiet. Beautiful river. Nature abounds!
Darrell G
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Reviewed a year ago
My nephew and I spent a couple of days at this Yurt at the end of October. The Yurt was perfect! No need to setup a tent, and the fishing at the river was a lot of fun! This is a great campground!
Amylouise S
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Reviewed a year ago
It was neat to stay in a yurt! We lucked out going at the beginning of October, and the rest of the campground was empty, because, otherwise, we don't like to be in a campground. The photo of the firepit right next to easy access to the river is not by the yurt. One walks on a trail past 8 other campsites to get to that spot. Each campsite has access to the river, mostly a narrow trail to not much shoreline. The river access from the yurt is a very steep, narrow trail straight down to the water. Haha. We weren't swimming and were there to enjoy the views, and it was beautiful. The yurt site does not have a bear box.
Megan C
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Reviewed a year ago
Second time here and was so much fun.
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May 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

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May 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028

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