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Whitetail Campground

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Kootenai National Forest is home to Whitetail Campground, a US Forest Service site along the Yaak River corridor outside Troy, Montana, where river access is a defining feature rather than a secondary perk. The campground holds 11 tent sites plus a yurt, with tent spots running $7 per night and the yurt available at $25 with a reservation. Sites sit close enough to the water that campers have spent afternoons with chairs on the riverbank. The road into the campground is shared with several other sites in the area, including Pete Creek Campground just down the road, making this stretch a reasonable base for anyone wanting to sample multiple spots.

Amenities are straightforward: drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash service. The vault toilets have drawn specific notice from visitors. "One of the cleanest vault toilets I have been in," writes Mical M., though at least one other reviewer found them less well-maintained on a separate visit, so conditions appear to vary by season or timing. The campground is ADA accessible and allows pets and alcohol.

Tent pads are reported to be level and generally free of rocks, which matters on a multi-night stay. The site sits within a broader cluster of Forest Service campgrounds, and those planning a longer trip through northwest Montana can cross-reference places to camp around Kootenai National Forest to fill out an itinerary. Anglers and paddlers with access to the Yaak River will find the water close at hand.

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Map & DirectionsWhitetail Campground is located in Montana near Moyie Springs

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Coordinates

48.83086438 N
115.76816218 W

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Access

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Site Types

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Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin
Yurts

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Reservations

+14062936211

Drive Time

2 hrs 10 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
2 hrs 40 min from Spokane, WA
3 hrs 30 min from Missoula, MT
4 hrs 5 min from Lewiston, ID

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Reviews4 Camper Reviews - Whitetail Campground

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Many campers appreciated the level tent sites, clean facilities, and peaceful riverside setting. Some visitors noted bathroom maintenance concerns, but most found it a quiet retreat with good water access.

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Mical M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2021

River view campsite

Very quiet and beautiful spot. Our site had a nice open meadow and was right next to access to the river. We spent the afternoon with our chairs on the riverbank and dangling our feet in the water. One of the cleanest vault toilets I have been in!

Site4

Month of VisitJuly

The N.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Rad!

Amazing place to stay. Bathroom not well maintained. But. I will be back!!!

Site3

Month of VisitJuly

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Teagan N.

Scout

Reviewed May. 18, 2019

Awesome Campground

Clean bathrooms and water close by. The tent pads are level and usually rock free. The park keeps the campgrounds clean and accessible. We spend a lot of our summer here. 🤙🏼

Haylea A.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2018

Decent place to camp - a little off the grid

11 camp spots , pit toilets and 1 yurt. The yurt was $25/night with reservation and the tent spots where $7.

Easy accsess to the water.

There are four campground along this road. Yaak falls, red top (only 3 spots) white tail, and Pete’s creek.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Whitetail Campground located - Idaho or Montana?

Whitetail Campground is located in Montana. It can be found along a road that also features several other campgrounds including Yaak Falls, Red Top (which has only 3 spots), and Pete's Creek. The campground offers easy access to water and is situated in a scenic area that provides a peaceful Montana camping experience.

How do I make reservations for Whitetail Campground?

Reservations are required for the yurt at Whitetail Campground, which costs $25 per night. For standard tent camping spots, which are $7 per night, it appears a reservation system may not be necessary as these are likely first-come, first-served. For the most current reservation information and to secure your spot, contact the park management or check the official Montana State Parks website.

What amenities and facilities are available at Whitetail Campground?

Whitetail Campground features 11 campsites and one yurt. The facilities include pit toilets/vault toilets which are generally well-maintained and clean. Campers will find level tent pads that are typically rock-free. Water is available nearby, and the campground provides easy access to a river where visitors can enjoy sitting on the riverbank. The campground is kept clean and accessible by park management, making it a comfortable place to spend time outdoors.

Are there photos available of Whitetail Campground to view before visiting?

Photos of Whitetail Campground can likely be found on the official Montana State Parks website and various camping platforms including The Dyrt. These photos would showcase the campground's natural features like the open meadow areas, river access points, and camping facilities. Before your visit, checking these visual resources can help you better understand the campground layout, scenic qualities, and what to expect from the site's natural setting and amenities.

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