Information

Libby Dam is a multi-purpose water resource development.  Its purposes are flood reduction, hydropower, recreation and environmental stewardship. We recognize that our day to day activities in operating a facility such as Libby Dam have a direct impact on the environment. Our goal is to operate Libby Dam to minimize negative impacts on the environment through pollution prevention and mitigation, and we are committed to continual improvement.  Our commitment is to comply with environmental legislation, rules, and regulations. We encourage environmental stewardship at every level throughout the organization.

Hours

Visitor Center Hours of Operation

May 22, 2026 - Sept. 7, 2026 
9:30 am to 6 pm
Hours vary after Labor Day - Call for details


Public Tours

Tour times for summer 2026 (June, July and August) are:

  • Monday through Saturday top of dam tour only: 10 am and 4 pm
  • Sunday powerhouse dam tour only: 10 am, noon, 2 pm and 4 pm

 

Visiting Libby Dam

Libby Dam Visitor Center 

Nestled in Montana's Great Northwest, Libby Dam Visitor Center highlights Libby Dam and its continuing efforts to balance and manage the demands of flood risk management, hydropower, wildlife, fisheries and recreation.The Visitor Center also includes a gift shop as well as a theater that plays movies pertaining to Libby Dam
and the Columbia River System.
 
Libby Dam Visitor Center is located 17 miles north of Libby, Montana, on Highway 39 via Forrest Dev. Road 228
  • Weekdays: Monday through Saturday: 10 am and 4 pm, at the top of dam only.
  • Weekends: Sundays: 10 am, noon, 2 pm and 4 pm, at the powerhouse only.
All tours are subject to cancellation due to construction activity. We recommend calling ahead to ensure tours will take place each day.
Photo ID is required for everyone over 18 years of age and children must be accompanied by an adult.  
Please call the Libby Dam Visitor Center at 406-293-5577 for more information. 
 
Libby Dam Visitor Center 
260 Souse Gulch Rd. 
Libby, MT  59923-7751
Phone 406-293-5577
 
 
 
Libby Dam
17877 Montana Highway 37
Libby, MT  59923
Phone 406-293-7751