Campground
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.
Listed under Swimming spots · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- 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.
- Fees
- Overnight Use: Single Site: $10 per night (max 10 people) Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per each additional vehicle, after 2 vehicles
- Hours
- Open May 22, 2026 - September 8, 2026
- Dogs
- Must be physically restrained on a 6 foot leash.
- Use rules
- 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.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-677-2233
Activities
- Camping
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Boating
- Wildlife watching
- Bird watching
Amenities
- Restroom
- Parking
