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.
Lakeside Campground
Photo of Lakeside Campground on the Lolo National Forest, Montana. (USDA Forest Service Photo)
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite. Pack out your own trash.
Open May 22, 2026 - September 8, 2026
Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
All boats on Lake Alva must operate at a “no-wake” speed year-round.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night (max 10 people)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per each additional vehicle, after 2 vehicles
Must be physically restrained on a 6 foot leash.
Boat, canoe and bike rentals available in the town of Seeley Lake.
Address: 3583 Highway 83 North Seeley Lake, MT 59868
Phone: 406-677-2233
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
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.
Parking
No day-use area. Parking for overnight campers only.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
vault toiletWater
Potable water is not 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.
