Established Camping
Dorr Skeels Campground — Kootenai National Forest
Dorr Skeels Campground is located in the Kootenai National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures in this area can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the scenic Lake Koocanusa and the Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area.
Description
Overview
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. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily by the camphost.
Recreation
The campground has a boat ramp with dock, a beach area and bouyed off swimming area. There are several day use sites available for guests.
Facilities
The campground has 8 overnight camp sites, including one host site and 2 day use sites, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 30 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 2,344 feet, the campground is nestled among mature pines at the north end of Bull Lake in the Bull Lake Area. The lake spans 1,162 acres. The lake is popular with recreationists as well as fisherman. Many species of fish can be found there including brook trout, bull trout, kokanee, small and large mouth bass, pike, suckers, whitefish and perch.
Nearby Attractions
The campground lies along the western edge of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and is just north of an ancient cedar grove, Ross Creek Cedars.
Location
Dorr Skeels Campground — Kootenai National Forest is located in Montana
Directions
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.
Coordinates
48.26762 N
115.85418 W
Detours Nearby
Kootenai River Campground
19 min away
Mcgillivray Campground (MT)
50 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 52 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 2 hrs 22 min from Spokane
- 2 hrs 35 min from Missoula
- 3 hrs 47 min from Lewiston
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
