Water Activities

Looking for places to swim, water ski or go boating? We have opportunities across the forest where you can enjoy playing in the beautiful mountain streams and lakes.

Boating - Motorized

Hook up your boat and head to the Forest. One popular place is the "Chain of Lakes" on the Seeley Lake Ranger District - a great place to spend a hot summer day!

Boating - Non-Motorized

Floating or paddling through the forest is the perfect way to view wildlife and take in the beauty of riparian vegetation.  Bring your kayak, canoe or tube and enjoy the many waterways there are to explore.

Swimming

Swimming and playing in the water are a favorite pastime at the "Chain of Lakes" on the Seeley Lake Ranger District. With so many lakes to choose from and scenic views of surrounding mountains, you'll never want to leave.

Waterskiing

The "Chain of Lakes" on the Seeley Lake Ranger District is the place to be for waterskiing.

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Big Larch Campground

Site Open

This campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake. A great place to cool off on a hot day, it has a beach and a boat launch as well as shade if you just want to lie around the campsite.…

Big Nelson Campground

Site Open

This campground, on the shoreline of Cooper's Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view of the lake and adjacent mountains. The…

Blue Mountain Recreation Area

Site Open

This 4,900-acre recreation area includes 41 miles of system trails and is a popular spot for locals and visitors because of its proximity to the city of Missoula and the views of the Missoula valley,…

Cascade Campground

Site Open

This campground is located in the canyon bottom along the Clark Fork River. The site is adjacent to the highway and across the road from the river, and forested with Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine and…

Ferry Landing Picnic Area

Site Open

This open site is in the canyon bottom on a major river. Recreation opportunities include: picnicking at the beach, fishing and boating the Clark Fork River, hiking and horseback trail riding.

Fishtrap Lake Campground

Site Open

This is an open, sunny site with scattered trees on a flat bench above Fishtrap Lake. Non-motorized boating and lake fishing permitted. A hiking trail is available nearby.Fish Your National Forests:…

Hidden Lake Campground

Site Open

Hidden Lake Campground is a 5-site campground southwest of Seeley Lake, Montana. The lake is a 33-acre kettle lake on the west edge of the Clearwater Valley, and is stocked with westslope cuthroat…

Kreis Pond Campground

Site Open

Close to the Ninemile Ranger Station and Grand Menard Picnic Area, this campground offers mountain biking opportunities and has seven campsites and a day use area with two grills. The campsites are…

Lake Alva Campground

Site Open

Lake Alva Campground is located on the North shore of Lake Alva, approximately 11 miles north of Seeley Lake, and offers visitors the chance to camp and enjoy activities such as swimming, boating,…

Lake Inez Campground

Site Open

This small campground is adjacent to Lake Inez. All sites are shady.