Timberlane Campground
Kootenai National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LIBBY, MT, MT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Timberlane is a secluded, well-maintained campground along Pipe Creek in the Kootenai National Forest with excellent hiking trails and recreation amenities. Campers consistently praise its cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and peaceful setting.
Wildlife alert: Moose and American Elk frequent the area; also Coyote, Snowshoe Hare, Mule Deer, Northern Rubber Boa, and Northern Alligator Lizard
Insider tips for Timberlane Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 site available; it's a group site accommodating up to 100 people Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups at most sites
Skip Timberlane Campground if: You need RV hookups (electric, water, sewer not available). You require year-round access (seasonal May-October only). You prefer larger individual campsites.
Best time to visit Timberlane Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Big Creek Baldy. Lookout Rental (LIBBY, MT), Mcgillivray Campground (Mt) (LIBBY, MT), Souse Gulch (Libby , MT), Alexander Creek Campground (Libby Montana, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Timberlane Campground
Cell signal at Timberlane Campground (LIBBY, 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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Only 1 site available; it's a group site accommodating up to 100 people
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups at most sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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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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