Libby Dam and Lake Koocanusa
17877 Highway 37
Libby, MT 59923-9703
Phone: (406) 293-5577
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See the Libby Dam and Lake Koocanusa website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Visitor Center
Libby Dam Visitor Center (406) 293-5577
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Libby take Montana Highway 37 18 miles north to Libby Dam.
Factoid: Nestled in the mountains of Northwestern Montana lies one of the state's best-kept secrets. Libby Dam was built to provide flood protection for the Kootenai and lower Columbia Rivers, as well as providing an additional source of hydroelectric power for the region. Recreation is abundant with ample boating, camping and hiking opportunities. The Kootenai River is a blue ribbon trout stream. The state record rainbow trout (33 lbs) was caught right below the dam. Trout and kokanee salmon are also found in abundance in Lake Koocanusa. One of the many unique features of Libby Dam is a 75-ton granite sculpture found on the face of the Treaty Tower, the largest tower on the dam. This sculpture was part of an international competition held during construction commemorating the Columbia River Treaty, which allowed for the construction of Libby Dam. Public dam tours are available during the summer months at 10, 12, 2, and 4 oclock daily. Group tours are available year-round with advanced notice. Due to budget cuts, the Visitor Center will be closed on Wednesdays in 2004.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers COVID-19 Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
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Status Unknown
Updated: 2/26/21
9 Recreation areas at Libby Dam and Lake Koocanusa
Blackwell Flats
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Downstream Area
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Downstream Area West
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Dunn Creek
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Libby Dam Area
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Libby Dam Left Abutment
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Libby Dam Visitor Center
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Ripley
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Souse Gulch
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| T | Pull Through Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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