Yaak River Campground (MT)

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Kootenai National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Kootenai National Forest Fees: $16.00 daily fee per single site 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes $60.00 daily fee for the group site Season: May Status: none Reservations: All sites are on a first come first serve basis The day use group area can be reserved by contacting Recreation.gov or by calling the Ranger District office at 406-295-4693 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… Getting there: 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. Rules: - Fireworks are not allowed on National Forest System Lands. - 16 day stay limit on National Forest System Lands. - Pets are welcome but must be leashed Phone: 406-295-4693 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234463 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Eigene Bewertung, KNF