Yaak River Campground (MT)

12858 US HWY. 2
TROY, MT 59935-8750

Overview

Yaak River Campground is located approximately 8 miles west of Troy, Montana and 6.5 miles east of the Idaho border on Highway 2 . This campground is located at the confluence of the Kootenai and Yaak Rivers. There are campsites on both sides of the Yaak River.

Recreation

The Yaak and Kootenai Rivers provide ample opportunity for visitors to enjoy fishing, rafting and canoeing, among other activities. Boats can be launched at a primitive boat ramp near the campground. Anglers can expect a catch of mostly whitefish and a variety of trout.

Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are available on a variety of trails within the Cabinet Mountains.

Kootenai Falls, the largest un-dammed waterfall in the state and an attraction of historical significance for the Kootenai Tribe, is located about 15 miles east of Yaak River Campground. It offers spectacular views, as the river drops 300 feet in just a few hundred yards. A swinging bridge is available and provides a different point of view to see the falls.

Facilities

The campground has 45 sites, including one host site, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 32 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service, firewood and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system. The reservable group site is available for large groups up to 75 people. It is equipped with multiple tables, grills and a large campfire circle.

A boat ramp located in Loop B gives access to the Kootenai River.

Natural Features

The group day use area is located on the east side (Loop A) of Yaak River Campground. Both facilities are in a heavily wooded part of the forest, with the Yaak and Kootenai Rivers running nearby. Tall grasses, shrubs and young pines cover the ground and mature evergreens offer shade overhead.

The facility is situated at an elevation of about 1,900 feet, close to the Montana-Idaho border in northwestern Montana. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Yaak River Campground is located along the David Thompson Historic Route, which is listed as one of the Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rocky Mountains.

Ross Creek Giant Cedars, a 100-acre grove of majestic cedar trees, is about 23 miles south of the campground.

Camp site features

Across 45 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 45 sites
Pets allowed: all 45 sites
Longest RV: 30 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Troy, travel west on Highway 2 for approximately 7 miles. The fee station and campground hosts are located on the east side of the road, prior to crossing the Yaak River.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

1 review

4 stars

Catherine H

Loop:Yaak River Day Use Area

Site:

Reviewed 7 years ago

Our church reserves this campground every fall and we love the area. We use the day-use area for our meetings and social events. The campsites are clean and not too close together and easy to accommodate tents and RVs. Nicely paved road through the campground so bring your bikes, the kids will love it. The only drawback is the noise from the train across the river and if your closer to the highway the cars speeding by. Other than that, it is great.

Availability

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