Montana · published-coordinate region
Yaak River Campground (MT)
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USDA Forest Service45Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
45Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 45 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
45
Vehicle limit
45
Vehicle length
45
Driveway entry
45
Shade
45
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
45
Operator 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
45 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 45 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 110 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 78 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 2 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 25 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 115 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 27 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 28 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 29 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 118 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 3 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 30 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 30A Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 30B Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 120 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 31 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 32 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 33 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 34 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 35 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 36 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 37 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 110 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 38 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 39 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 4 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 40 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 41 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 42 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 43 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 5 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 6 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 7 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 8 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 9 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 90 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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