Can you reserve a site at Timberlane Campground?

Yes, Timberlane Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Timberlane Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Timberlane Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Timberlane Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Timberlane Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Timberlane Campground, Montana — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Timberlane Campground group site is located along a forest creek and in an area thick with towering trees. Several hiking trails exist in the area. The group pavilion accommodates up to 100 people and is set up for reunions and receptions. Its a great place to enjoy the Kootenai National Forest.

Recreation

Horseshoe pits, a volleyball court and a large, grassy play field are available at the campground. Pipe Creek allows visitors to enjoy fishing and swimming in the clear mountain water. The campground and picnic area are surrounded by a 1-mile hiking trail.

Visitors also enjoy scenic drives, biking and watching for wildlife along any of the roadways in the area. Pipe Creek Road heads deep into the surrounding forest.

Facilities

The Timberlane group stie has a 20' x 20' shelter, with picnic tables, a grill, and one 15 amp electric plug in. If you need to power anything in excess of 15 amps, you will need to bring a generator. The site provides vault toilets.

Natural Features

The Timberlane campground and group site is located along Pipe Creek in the Kootenai National Forest of northwestern Montana. It lies in a mixed conifer forest at an elevation of about 2,600 feet. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area.

The area is historically significant, once a former habitat and hunting ground for the Kootenai Tribe. Certain parts of the forest remain sacred to the tribe, including a location on Pipe Creek that contains soft, multicolored stone, which was used to carve bowls for tobacco pipes used in ceremonies. Pipe Creek used to produce stones of several different colors.

Nearby Attractions

Timberlane Campground is near the David Thompson Historic Route, the 67-mile Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway and the Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River bike route.

The town of Libby is nearby, making the campground a perfect location for overnight stays during the wildly popular Logger Days, various car club events and Nordicfest.

The facts

Season: Mid May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 200 people per site
Loops: AREA TIMBERLANE CAMPGROUND

Site types

1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Timberlane Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	AREA TIMBERLANE CAMPGROUND	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	200	🐾

Getting there

From Libby, Montana, cross the Kootenai River Bridge on Highway 37, go approximatley 1 mile and turn north onto Pipe Creek Road 68, which leads to the town of Yaak and Turner Mountain Ski Area. Travel 8 miles to the gate, which is approximately 1 mile past the community of Pipe Creek.

48.48889, -115.52500 · 48°29'20.0"N 115°31'30.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Aug, down to 33°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	41	52	62	73	80	89	90	78	59	41	33
Low °F	22	22	27	32	39	45	49	47	41	34	28	22
Precip in	1.9	1.3	1.7	1.1	1.7	2.0	0.9	0.7	1.1	1.8	2.3	2.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.9 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 Timberlane Campground

Can you reserve a site at Timberlane Campground?: Yes, Timberlane Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Timberlane Campground have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Timberlane Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Timberlane Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Timberlane Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Timberlane Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Timberlane Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Timberlane Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Group site: 1-100 people $75.00 per night; 100 - max people $150.00 per night per night
Check-in/check-out 12:00 Noon

Accessibility:

Accessible picnic shelter and vault toilets.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Timberlane Campground

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Bull Lake Area 19.2 mi · Facility
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Yaak Falls Campground 19.7 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 406-293-7773
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Timberlane Campground