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Lake Alva Campground

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, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

Listed under Picnic spots · Swimming spots · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching

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A photo of Lake Alva on a sunny day. The water and skies are bright blue, and trees and the swan range can be seen in the background. — Photo from recreation.gov

About this place

All campsites are equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and a paved parking stall. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles are available throughout the campground. Campground hosts are on site 24 hours a day.

Practical information

Town: Other towns
Arrival: From I-90 take exit 109 for MT-200 E and travel for 32.3 mi. Turn left onto MT-83 N and travel 14 mi to the town of Seeley Lake, MT. Continue north on Montana Highway 83 for 26.1 mi and turn left into the entrance of Lake Alva Campground.
Parking: Parking is allowed in the designated parking spur for each campsite only. Vehicles that do not fit will be charged an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 and must park in the day-use area. No parking along roadways.
Fees: Peak Season (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day): Single Site: $20 per night (2 vehicles included per site) Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per night Group Site (#42, #43): $50 per night
Hours: Loop A: Open year-round. Loop 1: OPEN Year-Round : Snow Load Determines Accessibility Loop 2: CLOSED : Open dates for this loop are the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Day-Use/Boat Launch: OPEN Year-Round : Snow Load Determines Accessibility Group Sites: CLOSED : Due to Hazardous Conditions
Dogs: Dogs must be leashed while in campground. No dogs allowed on swimming beach.
Use rules: Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This includes external and onboard gas-powered generators.
Managed by: Federal agency
Phone: (406) 677-2233