Located on the western shore of Lake Koocanusa in northwest Montana, at an elevation of about 2,520 feet. It is nestled in a heavily forested area with dense vegetation on the forest floor.
Two group sites accommodate up to 25 people each. A large group shelter accommodates up to 200 people. 16 Day Stay Limit. Non-reservable sites are first come-first serve. Don't Move Firewood.
This is a Kootenai National Forest campground—one of the Forest Service camps that define Montana camping for travelers who want a fire ring, a picnic table, and quiet timber rather than full-hookup convenience. Amenities are modest by design. Confirm water, trash, and fire restrictions with the local ranger district before you drive in.
Nearest town: Libby. Elevation about 2200 feet.
Campground snapshot
- Agency / unit: USFS — Kootenai National Forest
- Sites: 33
- Type: Tent/RV
- Fee range: $16-100
- Season: May-Sep
- Reservations: Recreation.gov
- Access road: Paved
- Best for: Kootenai River
Amenities
Vault toilets, potable water, fire rings, picnic tables, cooking grills, horseshoe pits, boat ramp, swim beach, paved parking, electrical outlets (shelter only, bring generator), tent pads
How to book
Reservations and site details typically run through Recreation.gov. Many Forest Service camps keep first-come, first-served loops; remote camps may be entirely FCFS. Confirm current fees, water status, and fire restrictions before arrival. Official listing: www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234465.
Bear country & campcraft
This stop sits in classic Montana bear country. Store all attractants—food, trash, toiletries, cookware, and pet food—in a hard-sided vehicle, an IGBC-approved container, a provided bear box, or a proper hang. Never bring food or cooking clothes into the tent.
Campfires belong only in provided metal rings when restrictions allow. Drown, stir, and feel the ashes with the back of your hand before leaving or sleeping. In Stage II restrictions, open fires are banned even in developed sites—use a shut-off stove only.
Follow Leave No Trace: camp on durable surfaces, pack out everything you pack in, and leave the site cleaner than you found it.
Plan the rest of the trip
- Camping reference: reservations, bears, and fire rules
- Open this stop on the Backroads Guided Trails map
- Campgrounds directory
Visitor Access
- Nearest town: Libby
- Focus: National Forest
- Coordinates: 48.3736, -115.3433
- Road note: Paved
- Access note: Confirm road conditions, water availability, and fire restrictions before arrival. Mountain weather can drop below freezing even in midsummer.
- Legal reminder: Follow agency food-storage orders, stay within designated sites in developed camps, and respect private land and tribal boundaries.