LAKESIDE GROUP CAMPING SITE #3

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens the Friday before Memorial Day and closes Labor Day. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Lakeside Group Camping Site #3 is a prime lakefront group campsite situated at the south end of Lake Alva in Montana's Lolo National Forest. This reservable site can accommodate groups of up to 25 people and up to 6 vehicles, with ample space for RVs, trailers, and tents up to 48 feet in length. The gravel driveway provides easy access with a slight grade. The campsite is equipped with picnic tables and a campfire ring with grill, and vault toilets are available on-site. No potable water is provided, so campers must bring their own. The lakefront location offers exceptional access to Lake Alva for swimming, fishing, and boating activities. Lake Alva maintains a no-wake regulation at all times, making it ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and peaceful water recreation. The area also provides excellent wildlife and bird watching opportunities, with the Mission Mountain Wilderness just 15 miles away. Food storage orders are in place from May through October, requiring all food and attractants to be stored in locked vehicles or certified bear-resistant containers. The campground is monitored by campground hosts, Forest Service personnel, and daily law enforcement patrols. Campers must pack out their own trash. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Directions

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.

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