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Blackwell Flats

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Free and first-come, Blackwell Flats sits on the west bank of the Kootenai River roughly 3.5 miles downstream from Libby Dam, reached via Forest Road 228. The US Army Corps of Engineers manages the seven-site campground, which provides drinking water, toilets, and picnic tables. It has a boat ramp with day-use parking on site. Shade is minimal, and road noise is present. Anglers, paddlers, and campers who want campsites near Libby without a reservation fee will find this a functional base, and nearby Dunn Creek Campground offers an alternative if sites are taken.

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Map & DirectionsBlackwell Flats is located in Montana near Blue Springs Lake

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Coordinates

48.36900085 N
115.32200067 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
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Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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General Info

Drive Time

2 hrs 25 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
2 hrs 55 min from Spokane, WA
3 hrs 18 min from Missoula, MT
4 hrs 21 min from Lewiston, ID

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Nancy C.

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Reviewed Sep. 28, 2021

Free on the river

Blackwell Flats is one of 4 free, first come campgrounds in the Libby Dam coriander. It is manged by the US Army Corp of Engineers. The campground has 7 sites and is located on the West side of the Kootenai River approx 3.5 miles downstream from Libby Dam. Access from Forest Road 228. There is a boat ramp with day-use parking onsite. There is little to no shade and there is road noise, but for free, it is terrific. For an amazing tour, drive Forest Rd 228 North, maybe 30 miles, until you come to bridge that closes the upper end of the Reservoir. Cross over and follow that road South until it meets back up with 228. A beautiful scenic drive.

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