Yaak River Campground (Mt)
Kootenai National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: TROY, MT, MT
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$60 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Yaak River Campground is located approximately 8 miles west of Troy, Montana and 6.5 miles east of the Idaho border on Highway 2 . This campground is located at the confluence of the Kootenai and Yaak Rivers. There are campsites on both sides of the Yaak River.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Yaak River Campground offers a beautiful setting at the confluence of the Kootenai and Yaak Rivers with excellent fishing opportunities and highly private campsites. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a serene destination perfect for relaxation and river activities, with a 4.9/5 rating from 89 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Wapiti (Elk), White-tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, and American Pika are documented in the area within 8km
Insider tips for Yaak River Campground (Mt): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with 46 sites Bring your own RV hookups or plan for self-contained systems; no hookups available Boat launch and primitive ramp available for fishing access to both Yaak and Kootenai Rivers
Skip Yaak River Campground (Mt) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Yaak River Campground (Mt): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Yaak Mtn. Lookout Rental (TROY, MT), Lunch Peak Lookout (SANDPOINT, ID), Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge (TROY, MT), Whitetail Yurt (Troy, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Yaak River Campground (Mt)
Cell signal at Yaak River Campground (Mt) (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.
Yaak River Campground is located approximately 8 miles west of Troy, Montana and 6.5 miles east of the Idaho border on Highway 2 . This campground is located at the confluence of the Kootenai and Yaak Rivers. There are campsites on both sides of the Yaak River.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with 46 sites
Bring your own RV hookups or plan for self-contained systems; no hookups available
Boat launch and primitive ramp available for fishing access to both Yaak and Kootenai Rivers
Campground operates seasonally May through October
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Troy, travel west on Highway 2 for approximately 7 miles. The fee station and campground hosts are located on the east side of the road, prior to crossing the Yaak River.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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