Summer gets a late start in Montana, but once it arrives, it’s glorious. Our beautiful swimming holes span the state, but one of the best spots to take a swim happens to be located in the northwest corner in the underdeveloped (and quiet) Yaak Valley.
The Yaak River is a tributary of the Kootenai River, running down from southeast British Columbia into Lincoln County.
Troy Smith / Flickr Part of the river has Class IV-V whitewater rapids, but part of it is perfectly calm.
Technically, there are several places in the river that are great for swimming… but the best spot is near the Yaak River Falls Campground.
Wikipedia From Kalispell, you’ll take RT 2 west through Libby and Troy. From Troy, you’ll continue west for a few miles until you turn right on RT 508. The swimming hole is located nearby.
That water in the Yaak River is always cold, but it’s perfectly pristine.
Keith Ewing / Flickr And if you visit this summer, please do your best to keep it that way.
There’s really nothing like enjoying the Yaak River on hot summer day.
Keith Ewing / Flickr And if you camp nearby, you’ll have plenty of chances to swim.
This swimming spot is beautiful, but it’s definitely out of the way for most Montanans. If you can’t make it this summer, try check out one of our great water parks.
Troy Smith / Flickr
Part of the river has Class IV-V whitewater rapids, but part of it is perfectly calm.
Wikipedia
From Kalispell, you’ll take RT 2 west through Libby and Troy. From Troy, you’ll continue west for a few miles until you turn right on RT 508. The swimming hole is located nearby.
Keith Ewing / Flickr
And if you visit this summer, please do your best to keep it that way.
And if you camp nearby, you’ll have plenty of chances to swim.
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