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Recreation Region: Seeley Lake Area

Lakeside Campground

Located at the south end of Lake Alva, this campground offers a chance to camp and enjoy lake activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. There are also wildlife and bird watching opportunities here. It is 15 miles to the Mission Mountain Wilderness.

Current Conditions
Reservations Required for sites 2-6 through Recreation.gov Memorial Day - Labor Day. Opening May 28, 2025.

General Information

A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite. This site is monitored by patrolling campground hosts, Forest Service personnel, and daily law enforcement patrols. Pack out your own trash.

May - October 1

Food storage orders are in place. Please see our Bear Safety and Food Storage Information for important information about food storage to protect you and the bears from unwanted encounters.   All boats on Lake Alva must operate at a “no-wake” speed year-round.    

Five standard family sites (max 10 people) at $10 per night are available at this campground on a first-come first-served basis.$5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles.Fees are charged from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Five standard family sites (max 10 people) at $10 per night are available at this campground on a first-come first-served basis. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles. Fees are charged from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Group Sites: $50 per night. Camping reservations accepted for small groups. Visit Recreation.gov to reserve group site.

Boat, canoe and bike rentals available in the town of Seeley Lake.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.305969

Longitude: -113.575731

Directions

From the town of Seeley Lake, travel 10 miles north on Montana highway 83. The campground is on the west side of the highway, at the north end of Lake Alva.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated April 22nd, 2025