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The Kootenai National Forest offers a multitude of recreational opportunities on the water. Check out our wide range of great locations!

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Rocky Gorge Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
The Rocky Gorge Campground is located approximately 26 miles southwest of Eureka off Hwy 37.  The campground has 60 campsites including one host site, with tables, fire rings and some with tent pads…

South Dickey Lake Group Picnic Area

Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
South Dickey Lake is a popular group picnic area on the shores of beautiful Dickey Lake. It provides access to a grassy swimming beach, as well as a boat ramp and a variety of water-related…

Spar Lake Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
The Spar Lake Campground is located 2.5 miles east of Troy then 17 miles south on Lake Creek Road 384. The campground offers 13 sites, including one host site, with tables and fire rings.…

Swisher Lake Campground

Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities
The Swisher Lake Campground is located 8 miles northwest of Eureka on Sophie Bay road 7160. The campground has 4 sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include a vault toilet, hitching rack and…

Sylvan Lake Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
The Sylvan Lake Campground is located southeast of Libby on road 154. The campground has 5 sites with tables and fire rings.  Campground roads and parking spurs are of native soil. Amenities include…

Tobacco Area

Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities Horse Riding and Camping
 In the Tobacco area most campgrounds are open from May through September 30 (weather permitting). The elevation of the campgrounds and other sites range between 2100-2800 feet. Typical campsite…

Tobacco Plains Picnic Area

Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
The Tobacco Plains picnic area is located approximately 9 miles northwest of Eureka on Lake Koocanusa. Amenities include a vault toilet and boat ramp that accommodates smaller boats.

Triangle Pond

Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Triangle Pond is located along the Noxon Reservoir and road 2229. This location is a day use site only.  Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings, swimming area and beach. There…

Whitetail Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
The Whitetail Campground is located north of Troy on Yaak Hwy 508. The campground has 12 sites, including one host site, with tables and fire rings. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel.…

Yaak Area

Winter Sports Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities Hiking
The Yaak area of the Kootenai National Forest offers a variety of recreation opportunities in a predominantly forested environment.  The Yaak is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk, deer and a…

Last updated March 13th, 2025