Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Libby and Eureka are both full service towns. Amtrack stops in Libby 4 days each week. Libby Airport accepts smaller aircraft and domestic flights. Fire lookouts in the Kootenai National...[more]

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Forest service site fees at select campgrounds.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Numerous hiking trails in the Kootenai National Forest intersect the byway. A 100-mile long circular bicycle tour begins at Libby Dam.
Camping

Camping

Camping can be reserved here on ReserveUSA.com:

 Food

Food

Restaurants and grocery stores can be located in Libby and Eureka.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Service stations are located in Libby and Eureka.

 Information

Information

Visit the Libby Dam Visitor Center and Peace Pavilion. During summer months, audio-visual programs and tours are available.

Interpretive signs are located along the byway at turnouts.
Lodging

Lodging

Motels are available in the towns of Libby and Eureka.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

If at all possible time your trip to coincide with one of the three festivals held along the byway each year.

  • West Kootenai Amish summer auction
  • Nordicfest, a community-wide celebration of music, food and culture.
  • Logger Days

For more information, contact the Libby Chamber of Commerce:

905 W. 9th,
PO Box 704
Libby, Montana 59923-0704
406-293-4167

Restrictions

The side route along Forest Service Route 228 is closed during winter.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Summer

High Season

Summer

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
Montana