Whitetail Campground
The campground is managed from mid-May through mid-September but remains accessible year-round depending on weather and road conditions. First-come, first-served with no reservations. 16-day stay limit.
Wind Advisory issued September 24 at 10:18AM MDT until September 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and Kootenai/Cabinet Region. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to midnight MDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There's a 70 to 90 percent chance of gusting over 40 mph from Happy's Inn down to Hot Springs between 4PM and 6PM MDT. During the same period there's a 60 percent chance of gusting over 40 mph west of Kalispell, near Kila, and a 40 percent chance along the west side of the Mission valley and along the western shore of Flathead Lake. There's a 90 percent chance of gusts over 40 mph above 6,000 ft in the mountains.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Whitetail Campground is nestled among pine trees along the Yaak River in the remote Yaak Valley of northwestern Montana. Located 24 miles north of Troy on Yaak Highway 508, this Kootenai National Forest campground provides a quiet retreat for those seeking solitude in the mountains. The campground features 12 sites, including a host site, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water during the managed season. An undeveloped access point allows visitors to launch small packable boats onto the Yaak River. The campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. A yurt rental is also available within the campground for those seeking a more sheltered experience. The surrounding area offers opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the backcountry of the Yaak drainage. The campground sits at approximately 2,918 feet elevation in one of Montana's most sparsely populated regions.
Directions
From Troy, Montana, follow Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Turn right and follow Highway 508 north for 24 miles to Whitetail Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 295-4693 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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