97% (264) • 73 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Yaak
BnR Horse Ranch
1. BnR Horse Ranch
100%
(19)
29mi from Yaak · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Are you looking for an adventure and opportunities to explore the wilderness and Lake Koocanusa? Come experience camping off grid in the true beautiful nature and wildlife of Montana. I have an off grid ranch on 161 acres bordered by the Kootenai National Forest and Lake Koocanusa just down the dirt road. It's very wooded but does have a few open meadows. My land is very private surrounded by beautiful mountains, forestry, wildlife and streams/creeks. The lake has a great beach front for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, etc. There's a boat launch 3 miles away for bigger boats or pontoons. My property also provides direct access to hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, horse trail riding, biking, snowmobiling and 4-wheeling.
Want to bring your horse? We also offer horse camping, trail riding with overnight trail camping options and stall boarding. Round pen and outdoor arena available soon.
Learn more about this land:
Pitch a tent or park your RV next to the creek or anywhere on our 161 acres surrounded by the Kootenai National Forest. Full access to Lake Koocanusa for kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, etc. Immediate access to Kootenai National Forest with hundred miles of trails for hiking, 4-wheeling, biking, etc. Tour Libby Dam and visitor center located about 4 miles away. Also offer horse camping and trail riding.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Birch Forest Farm
2. Birch Forest Farm
91%
(11)
47mi from Yaak · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
HUNTING SEASON BASE CAMP!! This campsite is about 20 minutes drive from Sandpoint, ID. perched on the mountainside overlooking Lake Pend Oreille, the Pack River Flats, Idaho Club Golf Course, Schweitzer Ski Resort, and the Norther Selkirk Mountian Range, the property is bordered on the east by millions of acres of USFS lands (Kaniksu National Forest) to the east, and bordered on the west by thousands of acres of Idaho Fish & Game land. fishing on the Pack River is only a football field away, or if you want to tow a boat, the public boat launch on the lake is only a 5 minute drive from camp. Horse camping? Ride your horse off the property into hundreds of miles of horse trails, free to explore. Hunting? Make this camp one of the most beautiful base camps you ever had. Bring a bottle of wine and watch the sun set over the Selkirks while you enjoy the smoke and crackle of the campfire.
Campsites are primitive, but two of them have enough space for boondocking. :-)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Maverick Mountain Home
3. Maverick Mountain Home
99%
(72)
47mi from Yaak · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Maverick Mountain Home is perched on a mountainside several hundred feet above picturesque Trestle Creek, a protected Kokanee Salmon and Bull Trout spawning habitat, two short but gorgeous miles up the road from Lake Pend Oreille. Our property is hidden within an epic cedar, fir and pine forest, bracketed by the Kaniksu National Forest to the east and conservation land to the west.
SPRING/SUMMER/FALL:
Spend the afternoon at the Trestle Creek on the eastern shore of Lake Pend Oreille, only two miles down the road (just off Highway 200), where you can launch your boat, swim at the beach, or paddle along the shore in your kayak or SUP.
Or, take an adventurous backcountry drive up Trestle Creek Road into the mountains of the Kaniksu National Forest where you can check out Lunch Peak Lookout, hike miles of pristine trails to one of the three nearby mountain lakes, explore several waterfalls, or drive the entire 35 mile backcountry loop down to the town of Clark Fork.
If quiet rest is what you seek, find a secluded spot next to one of creeks where you can hang a hammock and listen for that still small voice. Or read a book until the peaceful whispers of flowing water and breeze through the trees lulls you to sleep.
You'll be in for a special treat if you book your site during the annual Kokanee Salmon spawning season! The salmon run usually starts during the last week in August or first week in September and lasts through late September. There are a multitude of viewing locations along Trestle Creek to witness this yearly miracle and snap some amazing photos!
WINTER:
Bring your snow machines and take advantage of sled in/sled out access from your campsite to the Trestle Creek loop system, boasting spectacular backcountry terrain with 50+ miles of groomed trails and hundreds of thousands of off-trail acres to explore! On-site trailer parking adjacent to the road is available.
If skiing is your thing, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort is an easy (and gorgeous) 45 minute commute. Don't tell anyone, but Schweitzer Mountain is an absolute gem of a ski resort with 2,900 acres of gorgeous skiing terrain (and epic views) for all ages and skill levels. Our family spends a good bit of time skiing here.
Winter Driveway Access: a 4-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicle is required to climb our driveway during winter conditions.
OUR STORY:
We (Tim and Molly) spent 14 years raising our young family in the desert heat of north Phoenix. Every summer we went dispersed camping as many weekends as possible with our four (now five) children in the backcountry mountain ranges of northern Arizona. We watched our family grow stronger together and sibling relationships flourish as the mental and emotional grime of the city grind was slowly washed from our souls during idle morning hangouts, afternoon hiking adventures and evening stories and laughs around the campfire.
We had a particularly amazing mountaintop experience in 2014 backcountry camping over Labor Day Weekend where we felt a strong calling to share with others the blessings we were experiencing. Our hearts were impressed with a desire to host a place in the "wilderness" where people and families could escape and unwind from the noise and pace of city life for a few days and maybe even have a mountaintop experience of their own.
After several years of waiting for the right timing, we started exploring and found this place in January 2019. By April we had sold our home in Phoenix and moved our family 2,000 miles north to this 27 acre property on a mountain of Hope. We named it Maverick Mountain Home, which captures our love of the wilderness, our mission to care for the lost, and our desire to be unbranded by the world.
Upon landing here we immediately got to work preparing. We've spent the last five years working on hundreds of different projects, including: rehabilitating our driveway, beginning a long-term whole-house remodel, building a chicken coop, maintaining our driveway, fencing in a new orchard, chicken yard, and pig yard, planting trees, replacing a spring house, maintaining our driveway, installing underground infrastructure for future guest facilities, clearing trails, milling lumber, and maintaining our driveway.
In 2024 we dedicated a good portion of April and May to preparing our first HipCamp site, Living Water, which went live on our wedding anniversary at the end of May. We added our second site, Boondock Butte in July with plans for several more sites in coming years. Since the first booking on our opening weekend we've watched as that line from "Field of Dreams" came true in our "backyard" - we built it and they started coming.
Welcome to Maverick Mountain Home, Intrepid Camper! It is a huge blessing for us to share this amazing place with you.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Kootenai National Forest
4. Kootenai National Forest
73%
(15)
National forest 11mi from Yaak · 333 sites
Stand on top of pine covered mountains and bask in the glory of the valleys below at Kootenai National Forest. With highly primitive areas like the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, you can stand in lands untouched by time and man. If solitude is what you’re seeking you’ll find it here by way of bikes, hikes, and horseback riding. With a herd of glacial lakes, rivers, and streams, anglers and wave riders will have their pick at places like Bull Lake, Lake Koocanusa, and the Yaak River. With impressive mountain scenes, winter sports for days (hello, snowshoes!), and exciting history and wildlife, it’s easy to see why the Kootenai is Montana’s best kept secret!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
5. Idaho Panhandle National Forests
89%
(38)
National forest 66mi from Yaak · 539 sites
It doesn’t get much prettier than the Idaho panhandle. Situated between Big Sky Country of Montana and the vibrant evergreen fields of Washington (which seriously look Photoshopped to the naked eye), this forest holds more than half the state’s surface waters, and wilderness vibes are guaranteed by the deer, elk, bear, caribou, and wolf populations who call this spot home. Moist maritime air comes in from the Pacific coast, and historic cabins dot the landscape. Near Spokane and the border can get busy on the weekends, but with this much acreage you can always find seclusion here. Make sure to check out at least a portion of the bikeable and walkable Hiawatha Trail—weaving 15 miles through tunnels and across high steel trestles in the Bitterroot Mountains, it’s been called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Hemlock forests ,RV and Campsites
6. Hemlock forests ,RV and Campsites
100%
(2)
22mi from Yaak · 30 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Beautiful rustic tent sites, rv sites, Tee Pee , lodge rooms and 2 large rustic cabins ... tent sites start and 40.00 RV at 59.00 lodge rooms 119.00 and cabins at 279.00 sleeps 6 close to the Canadian border, Rafting or fly fishing with our resident guides . 5 new lodge rooms available that are very nice hooked to our Texas BBQ restaurant/lodge ! The Hemlocks isLocated in the Northern Rockies, nestled between the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountain ranges in North Idaho, a perfect lodging point if you are traveling East to Montana, North to British Columbia, Canada and the Selkirk Loop, or South to Couer d’Alene, Idaho and the Spokane .
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$59
/ night
Mountainous River Camp
7. Mountainous River Camp
83%
(3)
23mi from Yaak · 1 site · Tent, RV
This is a wild and exposed setting on a steep grass/dirt driveway that best suits Overland and Truck Camper type all terrain vehicles. This is an adventurous site on the Kootenai River with tall pines, and steep rock scrambles to the water where the fish often bite. There are 2 area’s present marked with room for more if your group is larger. Additionally there is an outhouse toilet and two fire rings.
The lower scenic space is good for one rig, and the upper space will hold a few rigs if that is needed. All-wheel/four-wheel drive recommended. There is cell service for most carriers if you need it, but NO other utilities are present on-site. There is potable water and black/gray dump available in town.
Turn right just after 86 Tall Timber Rd and drive 1000ft down the grass driveway to the landing area and enjoy! See photo’s for more guidance.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$17
/ night
Dick's Blue Ribbon Fish Camp
8. Dick's Blue Ribbon Fish Camp
88%
(4)
25mi from Yaak · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Amazing new campsites: 2 directly on the banks of NW Montana's famous Blue Ribbon trout stream - the Kootenai River. And 4 campsites in the peaceful forest nearby.
All with private access and unobstructed views up and down the river, Yaak Mountain, and the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness.
Catch wild rainbow, cutthroat, bull trout, and whitefish only steps from your spot. This stretch of the river has over 4,000 trout per mile and over 900 ft of private fishing with many more miles of stream access up and down the river. Launch your drift boat or pontoon for an easy 6 mile float to the Yaak River pullout. Rides may be available to ferry.
We respectfully request catch and release fishing only with artificial lures and flies in order to preserve this precious wild resource.
Easy access to many thousand acres of public land for hunting, hiking, fishing, exploring and sightseeing including the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness Area.
Whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, moose, lions, grizzly, wolf, and black bear viewing almost daily depending on the season. We see more animals within 10 miles here than the last few times we visited Yellowstone or Glacier Parks!
Very basic amenities in a rustic peaceful setting:
* 2 water only hookup spots on the river
* 4 dry camping areas in the forest
* Pets on a leash OK
* Please refrain from loud music and generators
* There is a waste dump site within 1 mile
Access via a 200 yd driveway and 100 yd walk to the river spots. Follow the orange arrows to the river campsites and riverbank trail.
Enjoy one of Montana's finest rivers !
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$20
/ night
J2 Adventures NW
9. J2 Adventures NW
33mi from Yaak · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy mountain views from a wide open field for you to roam, and conveniently located off of HWY 93 for easy access to 10 lakes, Glacier, Banff, or Whitefish. Dog friendly with 5+ acres to roam and private national forest access to the river.
This location is great for those wanting a quick layover or need a home base for daily adventures. Stretch the legs and go on a 5 minute walk to Koocanusa Brewery for a family friendly beverage before heading back to watch the sunset over the mountains in your home for the evening.
Bring your RV, Tent, or Camper Van. There's room for you here!
The cute town of Eureka, Dickey Lake for a swim, or Glen Lake for a quiet picnic are all just a few minutes away.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Flathead National Forest
10. Flathead National Forest
79%
(26)
National forest 103mi from Yaak · 300 sites
The Flathead National Forest is all about its geography. It lies in the heart of the Rockies, just west of the continental divide, and a pinch south of the Canadian Border. With geography like this, landscape magic is bound to occur, and it does. With over 2.4 million acres, the Flathead features three wilderness areas, impressive ski areas, commanding wild ranges, meandering streams, and raging rivers (this list could go on). Spend your days hiking, rafting, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, and fishing. At night shack up in a Forest Service cabin or pitch a tent beneath the northern lights. Get the fire roaring, raise your bottle, and make a toast to the Flathead and her geographic magic!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Base Camp on Trout Creek
11. Base Camp on Trout Creek
100%
(1)
34mi from Yaak · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Tranquility on Trout creek is only 30 minutes from down town Bonner's Ferry, it's quiet and remote. Fall asleep to the babbling creek and breeze blowing through the treetops, or gaze at whatever may be happening in the sky! Our grounds offer an instant connection with nature. Wildlife is abundant, but large animals rarely approach the property. At the end of Trout Creek you will find the Pyramid and Ball Lakes trail head, where horses are also permitted. The hike to Pyramid Lake is easy, and a good day trip. We will be permitting horses at Serenity under individual circumstances and your needs. Our property is off grid so we cannot offer electricity. There are a few solar lights on the grounds, but a head lamp and charging box are most recommended. This is our first year, so your patience and suggestions would be so appreciated. To start we have 2 large RV spots, and tent or car camping is at your discretion, you pick a spot. A professionally maintained outhouse is provided, and you will have access to an abundance of the most delicious clean water. Soak your feet in the creek and take in the sounds of the birds and the forest. When the sun falls behind the mountain we will get the fire pit going (as long as we are permitted), circled with wood benches from our fallen trees. Bring your marshmallows!
Finally, if you should need it, we have Starlink Wi-fi, and a cell booster. Well behaved dogs are also welcome. Come stay with us and make some memories🤩
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$38
/ night
BULL LAKE - OUR HAPPY PLACE
12. BULL LAKE - OUR HAPPY PLACE
100%
(1)
44mi from Yaak
Learn more about this land:Private and Beautiful Mountain lake property located 30 minutes North of Whitefish. This property truly is our home away from home offering just about anything you could want on a mountain lake camping trip. Great fishing, breathtaking views, hiking and wildlife.
Popular Rock climbing formations, Mt Marstin lookout and downhill mountain biking trail very close by.
97% (264) • 73 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Yaak
BnR Horse Ranch
1. BnR Horse Ranch
100%
(19)
29mi from Yaak · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Are you looking for an adventure and opportunities to explore the wilderness and Lake Koocanusa? Come experience camping off grid in the true beautiful nature and wildlife of Montana. I have an off grid ranch on 161 acres bordered by the Kootenai National Forest and Lake Koocanusa just down the dirt road. It's very wooded but does have a few open meadows. My land is very private surrounded by beautiful mountains, forestry, wildlife and streams/creeks. The lake has a great beach front for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, etc. There's a boat launch 3 miles away for bigger boats or pontoons. My property also provides direct access to hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, horse trail riding, biking, snowmobiling and 4-wheeling.
Want to bring your horse? We also offer horse camping, trail riding with overnight trail camping options and stall boarding. Round pen and outdoor arena available soon.
Learn more about this land:
Pitch a tent or park your RV next to the creek or anywhere on our 161 acres surrounded by the Kootenai National Forest. Full access to Lake Koocanusa for kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, etc. Immediate access to Kootenai National Forest with hundred miles of trails for hiking, 4-wheeling, biking, etc. Tour Libby Dam and visitor center located about 4 miles away. Also offer horse camping and trail riding.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Birch Forest Farm
2. Birch Forest Farm
91%
(11)
47mi from Yaak · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
HUNTING SEASON BASE CAMP!! This campsite is about 20 minutes drive from Sandpoint, ID. perched on the mountainside overlooking Lake Pend Oreille, the Pack River Flats, Idaho Club Golf Course, Schweitzer Ski Resort, and the Norther Selkirk Mountian Range, the property is bordered on the east by millions of acres of USFS lands (Kaniksu National Forest) to the east, and bordered on the west by thousands of acres of Idaho Fish & Game land. fishing on the Pack River is only a football field away, or if you want to tow a boat, the public boat launch on the lake is only a 5 minute drive from camp. Horse camping? Ride your horse off the property into hundreds of miles of horse trails, free to explore. Hunting? Make this camp one of the most beautiful base camps you ever had. Bring a bottle of wine and watch the sun set over the Selkirks while you enjoy the smoke and crackle of the campfire.
Campsites are primitive, but two of them have enough space for boondocking. :-)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Maverick Mountain Home
3. Maverick Mountain Home
99%
(72)
47mi from Yaak · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Maverick Mountain Home is perched on a mountainside several hundred feet above picturesque Trestle Creek, a protected Kokanee Salmon and Bull Trout spawning habitat, two short but gorgeous miles up the road from Lake Pend Oreille. Our property is hidden within an epic cedar, fir and pine forest, bracketed by the Kaniksu National Forest to the east and conservation land to the west.
SPRING/SUMMER/FALL:
Spend the afternoon at the Trestle Creek on the eastern shore of Lake Pend Oreille, only two miles down the road (just off Highway 200), where you can launch your boat, swim at the beach, or paddle along the shore in your kayak or SUP.
Or, take an adventurous backcountry drive up Trestle Creek Road into the mountains of the Kaniksu National Forest where you can check out Lunch Peak Lookout, hike miles of pristine trails to one of the three nearby mountain lakes, explore several waterfalls, or drive the entire 35 mile backcountry loop down to the town of Clark Fork.
If quiet rest is what you seek, find a secluded spot next to one of creeks where you can hang a hammock and listen for that still small voice. Or read a book until the peaceful whispers of flowing water and breeze through the trees lulls you to sleep.
You'll be in for a special treat if you book your site during the annual Kokanee Salmon spawning season! The salmon run usually starts during the last week in August or first week in September and lasts through late September. There are a multitude of viewing locations along Trestle Creek to witness this yearly miracle and snap some amazing photos!
WINTER:
Bring your snow machines and take advantage of sled in/sled out access from your campsite to the Trestle Creek loop system, boasting spectacular backcountry terrain with 50+ miles of groomed trails and hundreds of thousands of off-trail acres to explore! On-site trailer parking adjacent to the road is available.
If skiing is your thing, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort is an easy (and gorgeous) 45 minute commute. Don't tell anyone, but Schweitzer Mountain is an absolute gem of a ski resort with 2,900 acres of gorgeous skiing terrain (and epic views) for all ages and skill levels. Our family spends a good bit of time skiing here.
Winter Driveway Access: a 4-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicle is required to climb our driveway during winter conditions.
OUR STORY:
We (Tim and Molly) spent 14 years raising our young family in the desert heat of north Phoenix. Every summer we went dispersed camping as many weekends as possible with our four (now five) children in the backcountry mountain ranges of northern Arizona. We watched our family grow stronger together and sibling relationships flourish as the mental and emotional grime of the city grind was slowly washed from our souls during idle morning hangouts, afternoon hiking adventures and evening stories and laughs around the campfire.
We had a particularly amazing mountaintop experience in 2014 backcountry camping over Labor Day Weekend where we felt a strong calling to share with others the blessings we were experiencing. Our hearts were impressed with a desire to host a place in the "wilderness" where people and families could escape and unwind from the noise and pace of city life for a few days and maybe even have a mountaintop experience of their own.
After several years of waiting for the right timing, we started exploring and found this place in January 2019. By April we had sold our home in Phoenix and moved our family 2,000 miles north to this 27 acre property on a mountain of Hope. We named it Maverick Mountain Home, which captures our love of the wilderness, our mission to care for the lost, and our desire to be unbranded by the world.
Upon landing here we immediately got to work preparing. We've spent the last five years working on hundreds of different projects, including: rehabilitating our driveway, beginning a long-term whole-house remodel, building a chicken coop, maintaining our driveway, fencing in a new orchard, chicken yard, and pig yard, planting trees, replacing a spring house, maintaining our driveway, installing underground infrastructure for future guest facilities, clearing trails, milling lumber, and maintaining our driveway.
In 2024 we dedicated a good portion of April and May to preparing our first HipCamp site, Living Water, which went live on our wedding anniversary at the end of May. We added our second site, Boondock Butte in July with plans for several more sites in coming years. Since the first booking on our opening weekend we've watched as that line from "Field of Dreams" came true in our "backyard" - we built it and they started coming.
Welcome to Maverick Mountain Home, Intrepid Camper! It is a huge blessing for us to share this amazing place with you.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Kootenai National Forest
4. Kootenai National Forest
73%
(15)
National forest 11mi from Yaak · 333 sites
Stand on top of pine covered mountains and bask in the glory of the valleys below at Kootenai National Forest. With highly primitive areas like the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, you can stand in lands untouched by time and man. If solitude is what you’re seeking you’ll find it here by way of bikes, hikes, and horseback riding. With a herd of glacial lakes, rivers, and streams, anglers and wave riders will have their pick at places like Bull Lake, Lake Koocanusa, and the Yaak River. With impressive mountain scenes, winter sports for days (hello, snowshoes!), and exciting history and wildlife, it’s easy to see why the Kootenai is Montana’s best kept secret!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
5. Idaho Panhandle National Forests
89%
(38)
National forest 66mi from Yaak · 539 sites
It doesn’t get much prettier than the Idaho panhandle. Situated between Big Sky Country of Montana and the vibrant evergreen fields of Washington (which seriously look Photoshopped to the naked eye), this forest holds more than half the state’s surface waters, and wilderness vibes are guaranteed by the deer, elk, bear, caribou, and wolf populations who call this spot home. Moist maritime air comes in from the Pacific coast, and historic cabins dot the landscape. Near Spokane and the border can get busy on the weekends, but with this much acreage you can always find seclusion here. Make sure to check out at least a portion of the bikeable and walkable Hiawatha Trail—weaving 15 miles through tunnels and across high steel trestles in the Bitterroot Mountains, it’s been called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Hemlock forests ,RV and Campsites
6. Hemlock forests ,RV and Campsites
100%
(2)
22mi from Yaak · 30 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Beautiful rustic tent sites, rv sites, Tee Pee , lodge rooms and 2 large rustic cabins ... tent sites start and 40.00 RV at 59.00 lodge rooms 119.00 and cabins at 279.00 sleeps 6 close to the Canadian border, Rafting or fly fishing with our resident guides . 5 new lodge rooms available that are very nice hooked to our Texas BBQ restaurant/lodge ! The Hemlocks isLocated in the Northern Rockies, nestled between the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountain ranges in North Idaho, a perfect lodging point if you are traveling East to Montana, North to British Columbia, Canada and the Selkirk Loop, or South to Couer d’Alene, Idaho and the Spokane .
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$59
/ night
Mountainous River Camp
7. Mountainous River Camp
83%
(3)
23mi from Yaak · 1 site · Tent, RV
This is a wild and exposed setting on a steep grass/dirt driveway that best suits Overland and Truck Camper type all terrain vehicles. This is an adventurous site on the Kootenai River with tall pines, and steep rock scrambles to the water where the fish often bite. There are 2 area’s present marked with room for more if your group is larger. Additionally there is an outhouse toilet and two fire rings.
The lower scenic space is good for one rig, and the upper space will hold a few rigs if that is needed. All-wheel/four-wheel drive recommended. There is cell service for most carriers if you need it, but NO other utilities are present on-site. There is potable water and black/gray dump available in town.
Turn right just after 86 Tall Timber Rd and drive 1000ft down the grass driveway to the landing area and enjoy! See photo’s for more guidance.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$17
/ night
Dick's Blue Ribbon Fish Camp
8. Dick's Blue Ribbon Fish Camp
88%
(4)
25mi from Yaak · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Amazing new campsites: 2 directly on the banks of NW Montana's famous Blue Ribbon trout stream - the Kootenai River. And 4 campsites in the peaceful forest nearby.
All with private access and unobstructed views up and down the river, Yaak Mountain, and the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness.
Catch wild rainbow, cutthroat, bull trout, and whitefish only steps from your spot. This stretch of the river has over 4,000 trout per mile and over 900 ft of private fishing with many more miles of stream access up and down the river. Launch your drift boat or pontoon for an easy 6 mile float to the Yaak River pullout. Rides may be available to ferry.
We respectfully request catch and release fishing only with artificial lures and flies in order to preserve this precious wild resource.
Easy access to many thousand acres of public land for hunting, hiking, fishing, exploring and sightseeing including the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness Area.
Whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, moose, lions, grizzly, wolf, and black bear viewing almost daily depending on the season. We see more animals within 10 miles here than the last few times we visited Yellowstone or Glacier Parks!
Very basic amenities in a rustic peaceful setting:
* 2 water only hookup spots on the river
* 4 dry camping areas in the forest
* Pets on a leash OK
* Please refrain from loud music and generators
* There is a waste dump site within 1 mile
Access via a 200 yd driveway and 100 yd walk to the river spots. Follow the orange arrows to the river campsites and riverbank trail.
Enjoy one of Montana's finest rivers !
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$20
/ night
J2 Adventures NW
9. J2 Adventures NW
33mi from Yaak · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy mountain views from a wide open field for you to roam, and conveniently located off of HWY 93 for easy access to 10 lakes, Glacier, Banff, or Whitefish. Dog friendly with 5+ acres to roam and private national forest access to the river.
This location is great for those wanting a quick layover or need a home base for daily adventures. Stretch the legs and go on a 5 minute walk to Koocanusa Brewery for a family friendly beverage before heading back to watch the sunset over the mountains in your home for the evening.
Bring your RV, Tent, or Camper Van. There's room for you here!
The cute town of Eureka, Dickey Lake for a swim, or Glen Lake for a quiet picnic are all just a few minutes away.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Flathead National Forest
10. Flathead National Forest
79%
(26)
National forest 103mi from Yaak · 300 sites
The Flathead National Forest is all about its geography. It lies in the heart of the Rockies, just west of the continental divide, and a pinch south of the Canadian Border. With geography like this, landscape magic is bound to occur, and it does. With over 2.4 million acres, the Flathead features three wilderness areas, impressive ski areas, commanding wild ranges, meandering streams, and raging rivers (this list could go on). Spend your days hiking, rafting, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, and fishing. At night shack up in a Forest Service cabin or pitch a tent beneath the northern lights. Get the fire roaring, raise your bottle, and make a toast to the Flathead and her geographic magic!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Base Camp on Trout Creek
11. Base Camp on Trout Creek
100%
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34mi from Yaak · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Tranquility on Trout creek is only 30 minutes from down town Bonner's Ferry, it's quiet and remote. Fall asleep to the babbling creek and breeze blowing through the treetops, or gaze at whatever may be happening in the sky! Our grounds offer an instant connection with nature. Wildlife is abundant, but large animals rarely approach the property. At the end of Trout Creek you will find the Pyramid and Ball Lakes trail head, where horses are also permitted. The hike to Pyramid Lake is easy, and a good day trip. We will be permitting horses at Serenity under individual circumstances and your needs. Our property is off grid so we cannot offer electricity. There are a few solar lights on the grounds, but a head lamp and charging box are most recommended. This is our first year, so your patience and suggestions would be so appreciated. To start we have 2 large RV spots, and tent or car camping is at your discretion, you pick a spot. A professionally maintained outhouse is provided, and you will have access to an abundance of the most delicious clean water. Soak your feet in the creek and take in the sounds of the birds and the forest. When the sun falls behind the mountain we will get the fire pit going (as long as we are permitted), circled with wood benches from our fallen trees. Bring your marshmallows!
Finally, if you should need it, we have Starlink Wi-fi, and a cell booster. Well behaved dogs are also welcome. Come stay with us and make some memories🤩
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BULL LAKE - OUR HAPPY PLACE
12. BULL LAKE - OUR HAPPY PLACE
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44mi from Yaak
Learn more about this land:Private and Beautiful Mountain lake property located 30 minutes North of Whitefish. This property truly is our home away from home offering just about anything you could want on a mountain lake camping trip. Great fishing, breathtaking views, hiking and wildlife.
Popular Rock climbing formations, Mt Marstin lookout and downhill mountain biking trail very close by.
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Bridget
1 week ago
Tent
This wild Kootenai River site is an adventure lover’s dream. With fantastic fishing right off the rocky bank, and two separate, private fire-ring areas, it’s a rugged, authentic experience. A well-situated outhouse adds convenience to this "rough-it" oasis. Travis was great to work with, always quick to answer any questions.
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Mason
October 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With pets
Travis was easy to communicate with! The instructions to the property were very clear.
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Zach
October 2025
16 ft car
The hosts were great and the site was beautiful and quiet. We will definitely be coming back.
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Catherine
October 2025
38 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful property, Ryder, met us right as we arrived! The horses and goats are amazing! They love people! Close to the lake, I would definitely go back!
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Greg
September 2025
16 ft car
Easy to find, very rewarding views, nice campsites with tables and fire pits, quiet environment, very clean porta-potty, plenty of fresh water available in cooler.
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kathryn
August 2025
36 ft travel trailer
With pets
I cannot say enough great things about this experience! We LOVED the hosts- Shayne and Ryder, the horse accommodations were a dream, and the trail riding was exactly what we were hoping for! We cant wait to go back!
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jessica
August 2025
Tent
Kelly was so nice and accommodating! I would stay here again and recommend this place to any of my friends as well! The creek in the back is absolutely beautiful!
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Grace
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
We loved the experience here. It's in the mountains, right next to a creek, while still being close to town if you want to go shopping or anything. It was quiet and private, even with being on the host's driveway there's very little visibility or sounds between the two campsites and the host's home. Would come here again! There are a lot of nearby hikes and lakes with swimming and paddle boarding options, though I would recommend a good four wheel drive smaller vehicle if you want to drive up the mountain to hikes. We did Gem lake and it was an hour in our truck from the campsite even though only 15 miles away. Also not a rocky lake, pretty, but not super swim friendly. Lots of huckleberries though! In late August there weren't even bugs here!
Boondock Butte site was pretty full with our camper and truck, but you could hang a hammock nearby if desired and still room for tables and a fire and such outside. They provide a good amount of firewood and a bear box!
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Kindra
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Tim and Molly were excellent hosts! The property was quiet and fairly convenient for all of our exploring. We greatly appreciated the fresh water and the hiking maps on arrival. Their suggestions for other activities were great too. We especially enjoyed having access to the creek on the property every day. The toilet was clean and well stocked for our trip. We would definitely stay again!
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Kokanee
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Lovely spot! Great campsite closer to water, hikes, and town!
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Elliott
August 2025
15 ft campervan
Host was very communicative regarding his site. Upon arrival I walked the route per his suggestion-unfortunately there were some branches that were too low for my rig. I messaged him and he refunded without issue. He appreciated the feedback and will look at removing the low branches. A beautiful site on the water-Hope to return in the future!
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Kurtis
August 2025
Tent
It was a great place to stay and wound up being really close to the disc golf course we wanted to play. They had cute little goats they were very accommodating and had the generator that we needed for my CPAP machine. We had no issues and it was a quiet great Montana place to stay.
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Mark
August 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Great site with beautiful views! Nice, clean toilet.
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Albin
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing beautiful place. Hosts were the best! We will definitely stay here again.
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john
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Nice quiet spot exactly as listed host was gracious and supplied ice cold water on a hot day. Beautiful night sky.
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Lexi
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot, very accessible and great location. We appreciated having a port-a potty, fresh water and a fire pit ready when we arrived. We got a chance to meet Toby who gave great recommendations for places to eat, float and even hike on the property. 10/0! Would and will book again!
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Deandra
July 2025
Tent
I loved hearing the creek while I was falling asleep. The site is very well maintained, clean bathroom, great fire pit and food storage container. Barely any bugs/mosquitoes while we were there in late July. The location being just 2 miles from the lake with convenient access points was awesome. Its also about 20 minutes from Sandpoint center so it's easy to go into town. Would absolutely stay again.
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Kathy
July 2025
13 ft travel trailer
We loved camping on Toby’s land. The property was easy to find and had great views. Toby was easy to communicate and very responsive. The port-a potty was very clean. I would highly recommend staying at one of Toby’s campsites if you are in the Sandpoint area.
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Molly
July 2025
20 ft campervan
This was the perfect place to land! There was plenty of privacy and space to roam and explore - I could hear the creek, pick wild raspberries, and gaze at stars. Tim and Molly thought of everything - fresh spring water, firewood, a fire pit, and anything else you would need (porta potty, very close!). They were so welcoming and friendly, and had a binder full of information and local options. The skies turned pink, the mountains loomed in the distance, and I felt safe, yet able to explore a pretty wild corner of the world. Thank you!
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Cori
July 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved our camping experience at Tim's hipcamp! The sure was perfectly maintained. The outhouse pristine and they generously left us delicious spring water and wood. You can really tell how much they love their land and really go out of their way to ensure their guests have the best camping experience There were so many options for activities to do in the area. It so beautiful there. We ate in Clark Fork at two different restaurants. Tye bakery had the biggest, tastiest cinnamon rolls and we had great service at both locations. Our family spent a day hiking Scotchman peak, which is about a 30 min drive away and it was epic. We also spent a full day at the beach nearby at Pend Orielle. We saw many deer, chipmunks, an eagle and even a few mountain goats. There were so many thimble berries and huckleberries too. Next time we want to float the pack river and explore the creeks nearby. A really perfect camping spot with nothing missing!
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