Dorr Skeels Campground
Dorr Skeels Campground is located 13 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56. The Dorr Skeels Campground has 8 overnight campsites, including one host site and 2 day use sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, swimming area with beach and a fully developed boat ramp with dock. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily by the camp host.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 24 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 4 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 5 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 6 | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 7 | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| 8 | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| 9 | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| 10 | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Yes | Standard | |||
| 1 Day Use | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | No | Standard |
| 2 Day Use | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground has 8 overnight camp sites, including one host site and 2 day use sites, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 30 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May |
| Forest | Kootenai National Forest |
| Booking | All sites are on a first come, first serve basis. |
| Fees | $16.00 daily fee per single site 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes |
| Rules | Fireworks are not allowed on National Forest System Lands. 16 day stay limit on all National Forest System Lands. Pets are not allowed on the beach and must be leashed at your campsite. |
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Getting there
From Troy follow Hwy 2 east for 3 miles to the junction with Hwy 56. Turn and follow Hwy 56 for approximately 13 miles, turn right on Dorr Skeels road 1117 and follow to the campground. Laundry, gas, ice and store are located in Troy.
| Nearest town | Troy, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.2676° N, 115.8542° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSilver
45 mi from the campground · 2,593 acres · 30% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Everything RV ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | North 40 ↗ | 31.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 39.6 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.8 miCrowell Creek1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.7 miMount Vernon/Spar Peak4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.9 miRoss Creek X-C Ski3.3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 4 miBig Spar ↗3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.2 miSpruce Lake ↗10 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 4.9 miMiddle Fork Bull River ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Kootenai National Forest, which overlaps Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
- inKootenai National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,622,202 acres
- inIdaho Panhandle National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,943,333 acres
- 2.1 miCabinet Mountains Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 93,272 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Troy JailBuilding · Troy · 13.6 mi
- Theodore Roosevelt Memorial BridgeStructure · Troy · 14.1 mi
Natural features
At an elevation of 2,344 feet, the campground is nestled among mature pines at the north end of Bull Lake in the Bull Lake Area. The lake spans 1,162 acres. The lake is popular with recreationists as well as fisherman. Many species of fish can be found there including brook trout, bull trout, kokanee, small and large mouth bass, pike, suckers, whitefish and perch.
Recreation
The campground has a boat ramp with dock, a beach area and bouyed off swimming area. There are several day use sites available for guests.
Nearby
The campground lies along the western edge of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and is just north of an ancient cedar grove, Ross Creek Cedars.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dorr Skeels Campground?
Sites at Dorr Skeels Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. All sites are on a first come, first serve basis. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Dorr Skeels Campground?
$16.00 daily fee per single site 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dorr Skeels Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Dorr Skeels Campground have?
10 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Dorr Skeels Campground?
Dorr Skeels Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Dorr Skeels Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dorr Skeels Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Dorr Skeels Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Fireworks are not allowed on National Forest System Lands.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Dorr Skeels Campground?
The campground has a boat ramp with dock, a beach area and bouyed off swimming area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Dorr Skeels Campground?
Troy, Montana. The campground lies along the western edge of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and is just north of an ancient cedar grove, Ross Creek Cedars.
Source: Getting there
What if Dorr Skeels Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spar Lake Campground (4.6 mi, first-come), Bad Medicine Campground (7.9 mi, first-come), and Big Eddy Campground (14.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby