Blackwell Flats Campground
Blackwell Flats campground, situated on the Kootenai River, offers visitors peace and quiet and plenty of space to enjoy the scenic surrounds.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Blackwell Flats Campground offers 7 standard non-electric campsites near the water. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, a vault toilet, and boat ramp.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Libby, Montana |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 48.42° N, 115.32° W. Call the office before you drive. |
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Natural features
Libby Dam was built is 1975 for flood control and power production on the Kootenai River. Behind the dam, Lake Koocanusa stretches 90 miles, 48 miles in the USA and 42 miles in Canda. Today, the popular lake has the added benefit of providing visitors with countless year-round recreation activities.
Recreation
Water sports are the most common activity at the lake, and a boat ramp is open year-round in Souse Gulch. Recreations can also access downstream of the dam at 4 river launches. The nearby Visitor Center offers short films, informational guides, interpretive materials, and a gift shop. Visitors can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, water skiing and jet skiing. Day users are likely to spot wildlife in the area with bald eagles, osprey, and most commonly, deer. A frisbee golf course is available in Souse Gulch and a second course is located downstream of the dam. A hiking and biking trail downstream of the dam will take visitors along the Kootenai River. Basketball hoops, playgrounds, corn hole boards, picnic tables and more offer plenty of space and recreation opportunities for families, groups of friends or solo visitors looking to get outside.
Nearby
- The Libby Dam Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area, with tours of the dam given daily during the summer.
- Distance from Libby Dam to closest towns:
- Libby 20 miles
- Eureka 60 miles
- Bonners Ferry 70 miles
- Kalispell 110 miles
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blackwell Flats Campground?
Sites at Blackwell Flats Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Blackwell Flats Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Blackwell Flats Campground have?
7 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Blackwell Flats Campground?
Blackwell Flats Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Blackwell Flats Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Blackwell Flats Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Blackwell Flats Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Blackwell Flats Campground?
Water sports are the most common activity at the lake, and a boat ramp is open year-round in Souse Gulch. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Blackwell Flats Campground?
Libby, Montana. The Libby Dam Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area, with tours of the dam given daily during the summer.
Source: Getting there