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Kootenai Falls

Montana · height not recorded · Kootenai National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15

Kootenai Falls, a waterfall in Montana
Photo: Jeff Hitchcock, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Kootenai Falls is a waterfall in Lincoln County, Montana. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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Kootenai Falls (this page)YFree
Yaak Falls14 mi
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Moyie Falls27 mi

Questions visitors ask about Kootenai Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Kootenai Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Kootenai Falls is inside Kootenai National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Kootenai Falls?

Yes — dogs are allowed (Kootenai National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.

Is there a fee to visit Kootenai Falls?

No entrance fee. Kootenai National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is Kootenai Falls from a major city?

Kootenai Falls is 6 miles from Troy (about 8 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

48.4562, -115.7637

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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