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Dorr Skeels Campground

Dorr Skeels Campground is located in the Kootenai National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and nearby mountains. The area experiences temperatures ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore the nearby Bull Lake and Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area, offering opportunities for hiking and nature observation.

Description

US Forest Service

Kootenai National Forest

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,__with tables and fire rings,__5 sites are in the tent camping only area. The__2 sites for RV's are located near the swimming beach. 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.

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Location

Dorr Skeels Campground is located in Montana

Coordinates

48.26762 N
115.85418 W

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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

Selena H.

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Reviewed Jul. 26, 2025

Great little Lakeside Spot!

We only spent one night in this campground, but it was really lovely and I will definitely return for a longer stay. We were in site 5 with our pop-up trailer. The spot was level and had plenty of shade, a fire ring, and a picnic table. I think the best site in this CG a probably #4, which is at the end of the road on a hill right next to the lake. Most of the sites has food lockers, but site 5 didn't have one.

The bathrooms at this CG were clean and the camp host was friendly and attentive. There is access to potable water on the right side of the road as you enter the camping area. The lake is very nice. The kids and the pup really enjoyed swimming and paddleboarding here. The water was warm and clear and we had temperatures in the 80s during the day and probably in the high 50s overnight. Like I said, we liked this place a lot and I wish we had been able to spend more time here.

This CG isn't far from Troy, MT, which is very convenient if you need to run out to restock on groceries or whatever. That proximity to the road was the only minor downside. We could hear more road traffic than in some places. But the great things about this spot dar outweighed the one minor drawback.

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Month of VisitJuly

Mustella S.

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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2024

Odd spots but great location

There are a handful of tent sites here. Several are on a hill next to each other beside the parking lot. 4 sites sit right along the lake. Great spot if camping near lake is your interest, however, lacks privacy as sites are directly beside each other. Awkward sites.

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Month of VisitJuly