Alexander Creek Campground

Show on map Direct Line to Visitor Center 406-293-5577 Main Line to Vistor Center Extension 406-293-7751 x7259

17877 MT HWY 37
Libby Montana, MT 59923

Estimated location

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Overview

Alexander campground, situated on the Kootenai River, offers visitors peace and quiet and plenty of space to enjoy the scenic surrounds.

Recreation

Water sports are the most common activity at the lake, and a boat ramp is open year-round in Souse Gulch. Recreations can also access downstream of the dam at 4 river launches. The nearby Visitor Center offers short films, informational guides, interpretive materials, and a gift shop. Visitors can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, water skiing and jet skiing. Day users are likely to spot wildlife in the area with bald eagles, osprey, and most commonly, deer. A frisbee golf course is available in Souse Gulch and a second course is located downstream of the dam. A hiking and biking trail downstream of the dam will take visitors along the Kootenai River. Basketball hoops, playgrounds, corn hole boards, picnic tables and more offer plenty of space and recreation opportunities for families, groups of friends or solo visitors looking to get outside.

Facilities

Alexander Campground offers 2 standard non-electric campsites near the water. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, a vault toilet, and boat ramp.

Natural Features

Libby Dam was built is 1975 for flood control and power production on the Kootenai River. Behind the dam, Lake Koocanusa stretches 90 miles, 48 miles in the USA and 42 miles in Canda. Today, the popular lake has the added benefit of providing visitors with countless year-round recreation activities.

Nearby Attractions

The Libby Dam Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area, with tours of the dam given daily during the summer.

Distance from Libby Dam to closest towns:

o Libby 20 miles

o Eureka 60 miles

o Bonners Ferry 70 miles

o Kalispell 110 miles

Camp site features

Across 2 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 2 sites
Pets allowed: all 2 sites
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: Boat, CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Fees

From May 22 through September 2 campsites are reservable 4 days in advance through recreation.gov for $10 a night.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

1 review

4 stars

Dee J

Loop:Alexander Creek

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

Very nice spot at site 1 Alexander Creek. Park Ranger was very helpful and so were the ladies at the visitor center. Park Ranger came to camp to return my wallet I left at visitor center. Thank you!

Availability

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Season dates

Walk In season

Sep 7, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

First come, first served

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