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| Location | Seeley Lake, Montana |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $20/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (15 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 64 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 19 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Lake Alva Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Seeley Lake. It lists 19 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 64 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 7 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAS1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS7 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS12 |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (15 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Nice and relaxing, quiet and good for kayaking and campground host was great”
“A clean and quiet campground. Thank you to the campground hosts for the work you do!”
“The campsite was much more private than we expected! Large site surrounded by trees:-) the lake is beautiful, close and quiet. We got to see and hear loons. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.
Longest RV site listed: 64 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Seeley Lake Ranger Station
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Lake Alva Campground sits on the north shore of a glacial lake tucked between the Swan and Mission ranges at about 4,200 feet, so summer days tend to be noticeably cool and the forest feels alive with birdsong. The campground has 39 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents; each site includes a paved parking stall, picnic table and a fire ring with grill. Nineteen sites in Loop 1 are reservable during the busy summer window (the Friday before Memorial Day through the Tuesday after Labor Day) and convert to first-come, first-served outside those dates. The other 20 sites in Loop 2 are strictly first-come, first-served and payment is handled onsite by scanning a Recreation.gov QR code, so download the free Recreation.gov app to your phone before you arrive. Nightly fees for individual sites are $20 during the reservation season; vehicles that don't fit in a designated spur must pay an additional $5 and park in the day-use area (roadsides are closed to parking). The gate is left open year-round, but the access road is not plowed winter access depends on snow depth and campground hosts are on site around the clock. Activities center on the water and the surrounding forested valleys. Lake Alva is managed as a no-wake lake year-round, so boating is quiet and many paddlers and evening boaters find tranquil conditions; there's a concrete boat ramp and trailer parking free from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Swimming, paddling and fishing are popular anglers chase kokanee salmon, whitefish, pike, trout and perch and loon nesting areas are protected in May and June (you'll often hear their calls from the shore). Facilities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles scattered through the campground, and day-use areas are open and free from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wildlife is abundant: expect to see deer, elk and mountain goats and to be alert for grizzly and black bears; bald and golden eagles, trumpeter swans, herons and many ducks also frequent the area. For supplies, rentals and services head about 10 miles south to Seeley Lake; Missoula and Glacier National Park are within reasonable driving distance for day trips. For facility-specific questions or current conditions call (406) 677-2233.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| – |
| – |
| $20 |
| LAS13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS30 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS31 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS32 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS33 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS34 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS35 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS36 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS37 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS38 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS39 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS40 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| LAS41 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 16 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Lake Alva Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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