Lakeside Lolo Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens Friday before Memorial Day and closes Labor Day. Sites 2-6 require reservations through Recreation.gov during the operating season.
R1-2024-01 Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathe
Deer Creek Bridge Closure - Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event the Deer Creek Bridge on the Superior Ranger District was severely damaged and is unsafe for travel. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
Ward Creek Road Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
25-021-Lolo-D4 Stony Creek Cutoff Closure
The Stony Creek Cutoff Road (Road #5490) is closed for protection of Forest Service stock.
241-023-Lolo-D3 Plant Creek Road Closure
Motor vehicles are prohibited on a portion of Plant Creek Road, National Forest System Road 2132, due to damage following the Miller Peak Fire on the Missoula Ranger District.
About
Lakeside Campground is situated at the south end of Lake Alva in Montana's Lolo National Forest, offering a peaceful lakeside setting at approximately 4,200 feet elevation. The campground features 5 standard family campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis, with reservations required for sites 2-6 during the main season. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, accommodating up to 10 people per site. Lake Alva is a glacial-formed lake in the Chain of Lakes valley between the Swan and Mission mountain ranges. The lake is home to a loon population with protected nesting areas during May and June, and their distinctive calls often echo through the campground. All motorized boats must operate at no-wake speed year-round, creating ideal conditions for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Anglers will find Kokanee salmon, whitefish, pike, trout, and perch. Swimming is popular during warm summer days. The Mission Mountain Wilderness Area lies about 15 miles northwest, offering scenic hiking with alpine lakes, meadows, glaciers, and jagged peaks. The town of Seeley Lake, 10 miles south, provides services including boat and kayak rentals. A boat ramp is available at nearby Lake Alva Campground, one mile north on Highway 83. Food storage orders are in effect to protect both visitors and bears.
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 south end of Lake Alva.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 58ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 58ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 677-2233 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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