Can you reserve a site at Yaak River Campground (MT)?

Yes, Yaak River Campground (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Yaak River Campground (MT)?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Yaak River Campground (MT)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Yaak River Campground (MT).

Are campfires allowed at Yaak River Campground (MT)?

Campfires are allowed at Yaak River Campground (MT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Yaak River Campground (MT), Montana — 46 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
46 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 125 people per site
Loops: Loop A, Loop B, YAAK RIVER DAY USE AREA

Site types

45 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

46 campsites at Yaak River Campground (MT)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
1	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
10	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
11	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
12	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
13	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
14	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
15	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
16	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
17	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
18	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
19	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
2	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
20	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
21	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
22	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
23	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
24	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
25	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
26	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
27	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
28	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
29	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
3	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
4	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
5	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
6	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
7	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
8	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
9	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
30	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
30A	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
30B	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
31	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
32	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
33	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
34	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
35	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
36	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
37	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
38	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
39	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
40	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
41	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
42	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
43	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
0001	YAAK RIVER DAY USE AREA	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	—	125	🐾

Getting there

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.

48.55905, -115.97298 · 48°33'32.6"N 115°58'22.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	33	39	50	59	70	76	87	86	75	57	41	32
Low °F	23	24	28	33	40	46	49	48	42	35	29	24
Precip in	2.6	1.9	2.4	1.6	1.8	2.5	0.9	0.7	1.2	2.4	3.5	2.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 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 Yaak River Campground (MT)

Can you reserve a site at Yaak River Campground (MT)?: Yes, Yaak River Campground (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Yaak River Campground (MT) have?: 46 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Yaak River Campground (MT)?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Yaak River Campground (MT)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Yaak River Campground (MT).
Does Yaak River Campground (MT) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Yaak River Campground (MT)?: Campfires are allowed at Yaak River Campground (MT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Yaak River Campground (MT) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Yaak River Campground (MT)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$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 site

Restrictions:

Fireworks are not allowed on National Forest System Lands.
16 day stay limit on National Forest System Lands.
Pets are welcome but must be leashed

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 406-295-4693
Book Recreation.gov

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

Yaak River Campground (MT)