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Recreation Region: Tally Lake Ranger District

Tally Lake Campground

Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National Forest and offers a variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family.

This campground is managed by a concessionaire, Flathead Valley Campgrounds, during the summer months. Please visit flatheadvalleycampgrounds.com or recreation.gov for more information.

Reservations

Reservations are required, visit https://www.recreation.gov/ for more information. There are some sites that remain first come-first served.

General Information

Visit recreation.gov for facility and reservation details.

Open year-round. Not plowed in winter.

Quiet 10PM - 6 AM

"Annual Season Pass" for access to those day use facilities located on the Flathead National Forest which are under Flathead Valley Campground (FVC) and Big Sky Recreation Company management, will be available for purchase from any of the concession facilities. This annual pass will cost $50.00, and will be available for the calendar year in which it was purchased.

Note: Two passes may be purchased for $80.00 (total) to accommodate a second family vehicle, only if the second vehicle is present. A 50% discount on all standard site fees and day use fees will be offered to holders of the Golden Age and Golden Access Passports, as well as holders of the Interagency Senior and Access Passes. Discounts will not be offered to holders of the Interagency Annual or Volunteer Pass. There will be no discount offered on group site reservations, boat rentals, dump fees, extra vehicle fees or firewood sales.

See CG Restrictions

$22-$325 depending on site type and number of people

Visit recreation.gov for all fee info.

Dogs are not allowed on beach

Contact Name: Flathead Valley Campgrounds

Contact Phone: (406) 752-7924

Tally Lake Ranger Station & Supervisor's Office

Address: 650 Wolfpack Way Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-5208
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.41492

Longitude: -114.58686

Directions

From Whitefish take Hwy 93 west 10 miles, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Rd and go 1.5 miles. Turn right onto the Star Meadow Road and go 9 miles. Turn left onto FS Rd #913 and go approximately 3.25 miles. Look for the campground entrance sign on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Last updated April 14th, 2025