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Seeley Lake Area

There's so much to like about the Seeley Lake Area all year. During the summer, the lakes are a great way to cool off. In the fall, the colorful western larch forests are quite a sight as you take a stroll on a day hike. In the winter, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling are perfect ways to get off the couch and play outside.

In the spring, migratory bird watchers can enjoy the viewing areas and those who like being on the water can take a trip on the canoe trail.

Image of Seeley Lake Campground
Photo of an ice fishing access on Seeley Lake in wintertime, Lolo National Forest, Montana.
Photo of the River Point Campground at Seeley Lake in wintertime, Lolo National Forest, Montana.
Photo of the Monture Station in the summertime.
The Double Arrow Lookout tower in the summertime.
Photo of Lakeside Campground in the summertime.
Photo of Lake Alava Campground

General Information

For more information on recreation opportunities please contact the Seeley Lake Ranger District at 406-677-2233.

Passes & Permits

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. 

Recreation Sites

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Big Larch Campground
Site Open
Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Water Activities
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
Fishing Water Activities
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…

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
Site Open
Fishing Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Together, the Great Bear Wilderness, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Scapegoat Wilderness form the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. This is the third…

Clearwater River Canoe Trail #7777A
Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
This canoe trail, north of the town of Seeley Lake, in on a slow-moving, meandering stretch of the Clearwater River upstream of Seeley Lake. The 3.5 mile waterway, with a slight current, can be…

Double Arrow Lookout
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Fishing Hiking
 The Double Arrow Lookout offers guests a chance to see the Seeley valley and the adjacent Swan Mountains from a different and unique vantage point, high above the hillside. The tower contains a few…

Lake Alva Campground
Site Open
Fishing Picnicking Water Activities
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
Fishing Water Activities
Lake Inez Campground sits on the eastern shore of Lake Inez, a glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission Mountain ranges. Lake Inez is one of a half-dozen lakes within the…

Lakeside Campground
Site Open
Fishing Water Activities
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…

Monture Creek Campground
Site Open
Fishing Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Open, grassy areas and large ponderosa pine make this out-of-the-way campground a delight for people who like open spaces as well as trees. The campground is located along Monture Creek and adjacent…

Monture Guard Station Cabin
Site Open
Winter Sports Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
This facility is available only in the winter, and the area offers both motorized and non-motorized recreation opportunities. It is a completely restored ranger station facility with very comfortable…

Last updated May 29, 2026

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