About Yaak River Campground (Mt)
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. 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…
- 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…
- Season: May
- Managed by: Kootenai National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi northwest of Troy, MT · 48.55905, -115.97298
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 8.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental 2.4 mi
- Kilbrennan Lake Campground 4.8 mi
- Kootenai River Campground 4.8 mi
- Yaak Falls Campground 7.2 mi
- Cabinet Mountain RV Park 8.3 mi
- Red Top Campground 14.2 mi