Boating#Camping#FishingFishing Access Site#National Recreation Areadbo2026-04-25T17:01:42From Libby, travel northeast 21 miles on Montana Highway 37. Access may be limited in spring, fall and winter due to snow.148.401883-115.309275LibbyKootenai National ForestMT12557 US Highway 259923Yarnell Island is located on the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana, 21 miles northeast of Libby and approximately 3 miles north of Libby Dam on Lake Koocanusa. This site is accessible only by boat; during periods of drawdown from the Dam, one can walk to the island. Fishing may also be enjoyed at Yarnell Island. There are 8 campsites. Please limit your stay to 14 days. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on leashes. There are no facilities--the only restroom was destroyed by vandals and has not been replaced. Township 31N, Range 29W, Section 10Area Map: Kootenai National Forest Visitors Map USGS Map1: Alexander Mountain406-293-7773406-283-7531Libby69801|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com|Yarnell IslandGLACIERGlacierNational Recreation Areahttp://www.fs.usda.gov/main/kootenai/home