Whitetail Yurt
Whitetail Yurt is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.82771, -115.81448
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-295-4693
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Whitetail Yurt
Overview The Whitetail Yurt is nestled among the pine trees along the Yaak River within Whitetail Campground. Enjoy the comforts of a domed tent with a locking door, windows and wooden floor in this 16' yurt. Recreation Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be enjoyed. Facilities This rustic yurt sleeps three with floor room for a couple more. The provided bunk bed with mattresses has a twin as the top bunk and a full-size bed as the bottom bunk. There is also a table and four chairs. A vault toilet, firewood and potable water are available within the campground. Guests must bring cooking, cleaning and sleeping supplies. There is no heat source supplied. Guests are expected to pack out all trash and clean the yurt before leaving. Natural Features The yurt is situated adjacent to the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,918 feet within the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout and big game animals. The Yaak Valley has been an important route through history as a trail for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors and loggers. Nearby Attractions The town of Yaak is located approximately 5.3 miles northeast where you can grab a bite to eat or attend a community event.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Rexford Bench Campground · 30 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 86 designated routes (210 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Whitetail Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Whitetail Meadows | National forest camping area | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Rd5932 Camp2 | National forest camping area | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Pete Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Pete Creek | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.