Jackson Creek
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Jackson Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Jackson Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Agency closure covering Kootenai National Forest · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Updated Skillet Fire Area, Road, Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Kootenai National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Trail Advisory-Alexander Mountain Trail near Timber Harvest Activities
Agency alert covering Libby Ranger District · USFS · Libby Ranger District
Timberlane Campground Closure
Agency alert covering Libby Ranger District · Order 01-14-05-26-03 · USFS · Libby Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 2,472 ft
- Libby Ranger DistrictKootenai National Forest
Jackson Creek is a campground in Montana with 35 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Kootenai River Campground28 mi away
- Indian Springs Montana34 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Jackson Creek
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
35° / 21°
14 wet
Feb
40° / 21°
11 wet
Mar
49° / 26°
12 wet
Apr
58° / 31°
11 wet
May
68° / 39°
12 wet
Jun
75° / 46°
12 wet
Jul
85° / 50°
7 wet
Aug
85° / 49°
6 wet
Sep
74° / 42°
8 wet
Oct
57° / 34°
12 wet
Nov
42° / 27°
14 wet
Dec
34° / 23°
15 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Libby Dam (Base), MT, 3.9 mi away at 2,110 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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