Kilbrennan Lake Camping Area
Rate this placeLast Updated: February 2, 2026
Kilbrennan Lake in northwest Montana offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed camping with a few established campsites along the lakeshore—no reservations or permits required.
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Summary
Amenities are minimal: vault toilets are available, but there’s no potable water, hookups, or trash services, so come prepared. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings; RVs are allowed but must be self-contained. The peaceful lakeside setting is surrounded by forested hills, ideal for swimming, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Nearby hiking trails explore Kootenai National Forest. Best visited from late spring through early fall, this remote destination offers a quiet, scenic retreat for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Kilbrennan Lake
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Kilbrennan Lake Campground
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Yaak Falls Campground
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Yaak Falls
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Yaak River Campground
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Yaak River
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Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC BANFIELD MOUNTAIN
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BANFIELD MOUNTAIN
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BEAR MOUNTAIN
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NOHRSC BEAR MOUNTAIN
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River Runs
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Headwaters, East And North Fork Of The Yaak River To Yaak Falls, Sec. 4, T33N, R33W
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Yaak Falls, Sec. 4, T33N, R33W To Downstream To Bpa Powerline, 6 Miles West Of Troy
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10 Miles From Surprise Gulch To A Mile Below Kootenai Vista Estates To 10 Miles From Surprise Gulch To A Mile Below Kootenai Vista Estates
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Kootenai River
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From The Headwaters Of The West Fork Of Quartz Creek Downstream For Three Miles To The Boundary Of The Flagstaff Mountain Inventoried Roadless Area #690 To
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From The Boundary Of The Flagstaff Mountain Inventoried Roadless Area #690 Downstream For Three Miles To The Confluence Of Main Quartz Creek To