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Libby Dam Office (406) 293-7751 
17877 Highway 37
Libby, Montana 59923-7751
 
For visitor information, contact the Visitor Center (406) 293-5577
260 Souse Gulch Rd. 
Libby, MT 59923-7751

 

Libby Recreation

Libby Dam and its Visitor Center are great places to visit with family and friends. Whether it’s for an outdoor recreation experience or you are eager to learn about the history of Libby Dam and the surrounding area, we have you covered!

The Visitor Center offers two short films that play in the movie theater, wildlife exhibits, hydropower displays and history about the region. The center is located at the top of the dam on the west side. The entrance to the Visitor Center and Souse Gulch recreation area is off of Forest Service Road 228, at 260 Souse Gulch Rd.

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 4pm

All tours are subject to cancelation due to construction activity and weather. We recommend calling ahead to ensure tours will take place each day.

Dam Tour Rules:

  • Photo ID is required for everyone over 18 years of age and children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • No phones or backpacks allowed
  • No pets allowed on tours
  • Some tours may require hardhats and ear protection
  • Close-toed shoes are recommended 

Please call Libby Dam Visitor Center at 406-293-5577 for more information.

The Souse Gulch day-use area near the Visitor Center offers playgrounds, picnic shelters, corn hole boards, basketball hoops, and boat ramp access to lake Koocanusa. Enjoy a picnic with a view of Lake Koocanusa, or hike the trails and take in the views from the challenging 18-hole Kooky-Noosa disc golf course.

Reserve any one of the three shelters in Souse Gulch at Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More. 

As a reminder, the back loop Souse Gulch gate closes at dusk and reopens around 8 am.

Directions

Due to the roadway closure on top of the dam, visitors travelling South from the Eureka area on Hwy 37 must take a scenic detour below the dam to reach the other side, crossing the David Thompson Bridge where in 1997, the Montana state record rainbow trout, 33lbs, was caught. Watch for Bald Eagles, osprey and more in this designated watchable wildlife area before turning right onto Forest Road 228 and heading uphill 1.5 miles to the Visitor Center in Souse Gulch.

Directions from Libby: go north on Hwy 37 13.5 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 228, travel 3.5 miles, then turn Right onto Souse Gulch Road.

Downstream Recreation Area

The Downstream Recreation area offers iconic views of Libby Dam, blue ribbon trout fishing, an 18-hole disc golf course, boat launch and the rails-to-trails hiking path.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Campgrounds

There are four primitive campgrounds at Libby Dam. There are no reservations, and there is a 14 day maximum stay.
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Expand List item 5800Collapse List item 5800  Alexander Creek Camping Area

 

There are two camping spots at Alexander Creek Camping Area, located about 1.5 miles up Forest Road 228 on the West side of the Kootenai River. 

Camping spots are identified by a metal fire ring, picnic table and garbage can.

There is a primitive boat launch with parking across the street next to the vault toilet. 

Please park on the gravel to ensure protection of this resource. Thanks!

Alexander Creek Campground: Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More

Expand List item 5798Collapse List item 5798  Blackwell Flats Campground

Blackwell Flats Campground has seven sites and is located on the west side of the Kootenai River approximately 3.5 miles downstream from Libby Dam.

Access from Forest Road 228.  There is a boat ramp with day-use parking onsite.

Please park on the gravel to preserve this resource.  Thanks!

Blackwell Flats Campground: Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More

 

Expand List item 5799Collapse List item 5799  Downstream Camping Area

Downstream Camping Area has two sites immediately below the David Thompson Bridge on the east side of the Kootenai River.

There is one more site just above the gravel boat launching area near the wildlife ponds. 

Campsites are identified by a metal fire ring, picnic table and garbage can. 

Please do not block access to the boat launching area. Thank you!

Expand List item 5707Collapse List item 5707  Dunn Creek Flats Campground

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dunn Creek Campground has 13 sites, and the campground is located on the east side of the Kootenai River, approximately three miles below Libby Dam.

There is a boat ramp and launching dock with day-use parking at this area. 

Recreational opportunities include a basketball hoop, a small campfire-talk amphitheater, fishing, birdwatching and wildlife-viewing.  

An old railroad grade connects this area to the downstream launching area and wildlife ponds. The railroad grade area is designated for foot traffic only, to protect the wildlife nesting area. 

Stop by the Visitor Center in Souse Gulch to learn more about watchable wildlife opportunities at Libby Dam. 

Dunn Creek Campground: Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More

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