Dorr Skeels Campground

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·Kootenai National Forest

Overview

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 camphost.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 02:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 2:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (9 of 10 campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (8 of 10 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 8)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (9 of 10 campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (1 of 10 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

Cabinet Mtn Wilderness as seen from Bull Lake - Credits: LibbyMT
Dorr Skeels Boat Ramp and Dock - Credits: KNF
Dorr Skeels Beach - Credits: Gary Splittberger
Dorr Skeels Boat Ramp and Dock - Credits: KNF

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

Dorr Skeels Beach - Credits: Gary Splittberger

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.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-N/A

  • rv-Up to 24ft

Nearby Attractions

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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