Can you reserve a site at Barron Creek Boating Site?

No. Barron Creek Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Barron Creek Boating Site

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kootenai National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,512 ft
Elevation

The Barron Creek Boating Site is approximately 25 miles northeast of Libby on FDR road 228. This camping area has seven sites. The 3 sites in the open area have fire rings and vault toilet nearby and are able to accomodate up to a 40' rv. The 4 sites in the boat dock parking area have a vault toilet nearby. Campground road and boat ramp are paved, parking spurs and loops are of native material. Amenities include vault toilets, and a fully developed boat ramp with dock.

Getting there

48.51500, -115.29403 · 48°30'54.0"N 115°17'38.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Aug, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	40	49	58	68	75	85	85	74	57	42	34
Low °F	22	22	26	32	39	46	50	49	42	34	28	23
Precip in	1.5	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.8	2.4	0.8	0.7	1.1	1.7	1.8	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Barron Creek Boating Site

Can you reserve a site at Barron Creek Boating Site?: No. Barron Creek Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Peck Gulch Campground 14.5 mi · Campground
Fisher River Area 16.1 mi · Facility
Loon Lake Campground 18.1 mi · Campground
Stone Hill Climbing Area 19 mi · Facility
Libby Area 19 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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