Whitetail Yurt

Kootenai National Forest — riverside

Location: Troy, MT, MT

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Whitetail Yurt is nestled among the pine trees along the Yaak River within Whitetail Campground. Enjoy the comforts of a domed tent with a locking door, windows and wooden floor in this 16’ yurt.This rustic yurt sleeps three with floor room for a couple more. The provided bunk bed with mattresses has a twin as the top bunk and a full-size bed as the bottom bunk.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/whitetail-yurt to be notified when sites open up.

Rustic yurt nestled among pine trees along the Yaak River with excellent access to hiking, fishing, and scenic driving. Real campers praise the quiet, private setting and clean, nearby vault toilets.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, American Black Bear, and American Pika present in the area within 8km

Insider tips for Whitetail Yurt: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site The yurt sleeps 3 in a bunk bed with additional floor space for 2 more Firewood is available for sale on-site Directions: From Troy, MT, take Highway 2 west 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508, then follow 24 miles to Whitetail Campground — yurt is in site 9

Skip Whitetail Yurt if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer multiple site options — only 1 yurt available.

Best time to visit Whitetail Yurt: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge (TROY, MT), Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental (TROY, MT), Upper Ford Cabin Rental (TROY, MT), Deer Ridge Lookout (BONNERS FERRY, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Whitetail Yurt

Cell signal at Whitetail Yurt (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.

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Troy, MT, MT★ 4.5 (21 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Whitetail Yurt is nestled among the pine trees along the Yaak River within Whitetail Campground. Enjoy the comforts of a domed tent with a locking door, windows and wooden floor in this 16’ yurt.This rustic yurt sleeps three with floor room for a couple more. The provided bunk bed with mattresses has a twin as the top bunk and a full-size bed as the bottom bunk.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer multiple site options — only 1 yurt available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site

The yurt sleeps 3 in a bunk bed with additional floor space for 2 more

Firewood is available for sale on-site

Directions: From Troy, MT, take Highway 2 west 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508, then follow 24 miles to Whitetail Campground

yurt is in site 9

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray Wolf, American Black Bear, and American Pika present in the area within 8km

Location

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Getting there →

From Troy, Montana, follow Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 24 miles to Whitetail Campground. The yurt is in site 9. From Bonners Ferry Idaho, follow HIghway 95 north for 3.5 miles, turn right on Highway 2 and follow for 20 miles. turn left onto Yaak Highway 508 and follow for 24 miles to Whitetail Campground. The yurt is in site 9.

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Whitetail Yurt cost per night?+
Whitetail Yurt costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Whitetail Yurt open?+
Whitetail Yurt is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Whitetail Yurt have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Whitetail Yurt?+
Whitetail Yurt can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Whitetail Yurt?+
Whitetail Yurt is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Whitetail Yurt?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Whitetail Yurt is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Whitetail Yurt open, and what are check-in times?+
Whitetail Yurt is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$25 /night★ 4.5 (21)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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