Holland Lake Campground
Overview
The Holland Lake Campground and Group Site are located on the shores of Holland Lake in the Swan Valley of northwest Montana.
Holland Lake Campground is a great place to enjoy the Flathead National Forest. It offers clean campsites with great lake access and ample opportunities for hiking on the scenic Holland Falls National Recreation Trail.
Natural Features:
At an elevation of 4,050 feet, the campground sits among tamarack, ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees. There are some sites close to the 416-acre lake; others are further back or higher on the bank. A variety of wildlife make their home in the area.
Recreation:
The trailhead for the popular and easy Holland Falls National Recreation Trail is near the campground. The 1.6-mile trail climbs 750 feet, following the shoreline of Holland Lake to the base of Holland Falls waterfall.
A half-mile from the campground is the Owl Creek Packer Camp, where horses have access to water and feed bunks, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Owl Creek Corral is available to rent for $20.00 per day.
Holland Lake provides visitors with plenty of access to water-related recreation. Boating is popular on the lake, as well as water skiing and fishing. Anglers can look forward to catching a variety of trout and kokanee salmon.
Facilities:
The campground offers 40 individual sites, a day use area and a group site, available for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and some are reservable.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Parking areas are covered in gravel, dirt or grass. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A boat ramp to the lake, as well as boat trailer parking, is also available within the campground. There are no electricity or sewer hookups at the campground, however, there is a dump station within 1/4 mile of the campground.
The campground also has a couple day use picnic areas equipped with tables and grills. They are near the lake and provide access to the lake's gravel beaches.
Nearby Attractions:
The campground is 25 miles from the charming town of Seeley Lake.
Maps:
Holland Lake Campground - Bay Loop
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | For condition information, call the Swan Lake Ranger District at (406) 837-7500. | ||||||||
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Operational Hours: | Quiet hours 6pm- 10 am | ||||||||
Reservations: | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Recreation.gov | ||||||||
Fees: |
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Open Season: | Mid May - Late September | ||||||||
Usage: | Heavy | ||||||||
Best Season: | June, July, August | ||||||||
Busiest Season: | July, August | ||||||||
Restrictions: | 16 day stay limit. Food storage required for human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants. | ||||||||
Closest Towns: | Condon, MT - 9 miles. | ||||||||
Water: | Potable Water | ||||||||
Restroom: | Flush Toilet, Vault Toilet | ||||||||
Operated By: | Big Sky Recreation Company |
General Information
Directions:From Highway 83 turn east onto Holland Lake Road #44 near mile marker 35. Follow this road about 3 miles. There are two loops, first the Bay Loop then the Larch Loop. The Campground host is located in the Larch Loop.
Activities
Campground Camping
40 campsites, 50 foot maximum trailer length.
Fees: | $20.00/ night |
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Group Camping
For detailed information on the group site at Holland Lake Campground, please go to http://www.flatheadvalleycampgrounds.com/holland_lake.html