Yaak River Campground

in Kootenai National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Yaak River Campground

The Yaak River Campground is located 7 miles northwest of Troy on Hwy 2. The campground has 44 sites, including one host site, with tables and firerings. Seven sites are pull-throughs most offering an average length of 32’. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets and access to two rivers. The campground is divided in half by the Yaak River, the camphosts are located on the east side of the campground along with a group area that can be rented for the day. To reserve the group area contact Recreation.gov or the Three Rivers Ranger District at 406-295-4693. Yaak River Campground Site Map

Before you go

Season

May

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

$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

Hours

The campground is managed from May through September, but is available all year to visitors. Access is dependent upon weather conditions.

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

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.