Dorr Skeels Campground
Kootenai National Forest — lakeside
Location: Troy, MT, MT
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dorr Skeels Campground is located 13 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56. The Dorr Skeels Campground has 8 overnight campsites, including one host site and 2 day use sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, swimming area with beach and a fully developed boat ramp with dock.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Boat Launch
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Small, well-maintained federal campground with beach swimming, boat ramp with dock, and mountain views. Clean facilities and picnic tables scattered throughout forested sites.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, American Red Squirrel, California Gull, Red Crossbill, Vaux's Swift, Red Crossbill, and Northern Alligator Lizard present in area
Insider tips for Dorr Skeels Campground: Book early — popular federal campground with only 8 overnight sites Gate closes at 10:00 pm and opens at 7:00 am daily Swimming area is shallow and rocky with no sand Boat ramp includes dock for easier water access
Skip Dorr Skeels Campground if: You have small dogs — documented dog attack incident at camp host site. You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November-April — seasonal closure. Dogs are not permitted on the swim beach area.
Best time to visit Dorr Skeels Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bull River Guard Station (TROUT CREEK, MT), Bull River Pavilion (TROUT CREEK, MT), Lunch Peak Lookout (SANDPOINT, ID), Sam Owen (Hope, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dorr Skeels Campground
Cell signal at Dorr Skeels Campground (Troy, 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.
Dorr Skeels Campground is located 13 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56. The Dorr Skeels Campground has 8 overnight campsites, including one host site and 2 day use sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, swimming area with beach and a fully developed boat ramp with dock.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
popular federal campground with only 8 overnight sites
Gate closes at 10:00 pm and opens at 7:00 am daily
Swimming area is shallow and rocky with no sand
Boat ramp includes dock for easier water access
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Troy follow Hwy 2 east for 3 miles to the junction with Hwy 56. Turn and follow Hwy 56 for approximately 13 miles, turn right on Dorr Skeels road 1117 and follow to the campground. Laundry, gas, ice and store are located in Troy.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kootenai National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kootenai National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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