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Whitetail Yurt

48.8277° N / 115.8145° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 21Next open weekend Oct 91 monitored site

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Whitetail Yurt

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Whitetail Yurt continuously and will alert you if that changes.

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 44 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 29 open for online reservation · 14 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).

Where the open windows are

34.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 29 of 44 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026
Not open online34.1%
Open site-nights29 / 44
Reserved (of online inventory)14 / 43
Weekday openings20
Weekend openings9

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 20 fall on weekdays and 9 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
010203040425SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 25 of 31 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 cabin
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
09  29

This cabin currently has 29 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9

The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

29 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Whitetail Yurt, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 09.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
0935 ftNone2911 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +17 more

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.

1 monitored cabinRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6

Getting there

From Troy, Montana, follow Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to Yaak Highway 508. Follow Yaak Highway 508 for 24 miles to Whitetail Campground. The yurt is in site 9. From Bonners Ferry Idaho, follow HIghway 95 north for 3.5 miles, turn right on Highway 2 and follow for 20 miles. turn left onto Yaak Highway 508 and follow for 24 miles to Whitetail Campground. The yurt is in site 9.

12858 Us Hwy 2, Troy, MT 59935406-295-4693
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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Whitetail Yurt?

Reservations for Whitetail Yurt are made through Recreation.gov. 29 of 44 tracked site-nights are currently open (65.9%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Whitetail Yurt?

4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 09. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Whitetail Yurt fit a 35-foot RV?

1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Whitetail Yurt?

October 2026, with 25 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.

When is the next open date at Whitetail Yurt?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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