Libby Dam and Lake Koocanusa — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Libby Montana, MT, MT
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Alexander campground, situated on the Kootenai River, offers visitors peace and quiet and plenty of space to enjoy the scenic surrounds.Libby Dam was built is 1975 for flood control and power production on the Kootenai River. Behind the dam, Lake Koocanusa stretches 90 miles, 48 miles in the USA and 42 miles in Canda. Today, the popular lake has the added benefit of providing visitors with countless year-round recreation activities.The Libby Dam Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Alexander Creek Campground sits on the Kootenai River with a year-round boat launch and access to 4 downstream river launches, making it ideal for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The scenic riverside location offers peace and quiet with a nearby Visitor Center providing interpretive materials.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and gray wolves have been observed within 8km of this area. Bald eagles are also present. Camp cautiously and store food securely.
Insider tips for Alexander Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 sites total, making it very limited availability Bring your own water and waste management setup — only vault toilets and no hookups at most sites The boat launch at Souse Gulch is open year-round; plan water activities accordingly with 4 additional downstream river launches available
Skip Alexander Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — the data confirms no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 2 sites available makes this extremely tight.
Best time to visit Alexander Creek Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with boat ramp open year-round in Souse Gulch, though the data notes seasonal operations so confirm availability before traveling..
Nearby campgrounds: Dunn Creek Campground (Libby, MT), Souse Gulch (Libby , MT), Blackwell Flats Campground (Libby, MT), Mcgillivray Campground (Mt) (LIBBY, MT).
Cell signal at Alexander Creek Campground (Libby Montana, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Alexander campground, situated on the Kootenai River, offers visitors peace and quiet and plenty of space to enjoy the scenic surrounds.Libby Dam was built is 1975 for flood control and power production on the Kootenai River. Behind the dam, Lake Koocanusa stretches 90 miles, 48 miles in the USA and 42 miles in Canda. Today, the popular lake has the added benefit of providing visitors with countless year-round recreation activities.The Libby Dam Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area, with tours of the dam given daily during the summer.
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Book early
this is a federal campground with only 2 sites total, making it very limited availability
Bring your own water and waste management setup
only vault toilets and no hookups at most sites
The boat launch at Souse Gulch is open year-round; plan water activities accordingly with 4 additional downstream river launches available
Campground operates year-round with boat ramp open year-round in Souse Gulch, though the data notes seasonal operations so confirm availability before traveling.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









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