Yaak River Campground (MT)

Kootenai National Forest

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 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.

Need to Know

• Yaak River Day Use Group Site is located in Loop A. Check-in 10:00 am / Check -out 10:00 pm. Check in with campground host upon arrival. Host is located in Loop A

• 16 Day Stay Limit in overnight campsites

• If your extra vehicle is at the site longer than 30 minutes, you will need to pay the $5 extra vehicle fee or move the vehicle to the Overflow Parking Area.

• All sites are first come-first serve. Saving sites is prohibited

• Click here for more information on the Kootenai National Forest
• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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12858 US HWY. 2 TROY MT 59935-8750

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 406-295-4693

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving 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.

Available Campsites

• Site 18, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 9, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 40, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 0001, Loop YAAK RIVER DAY USE AREA , Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
• Site 5, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 41, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 6, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 4, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 32, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 2, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 34, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 7, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 39, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 35, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 8, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 3, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 42, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30A, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric

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