Lake Alva Campground Complex
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.3248, -113.5821
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Note: Group sites are closed due to safety concerns for at least 2021 and 2022. Individual sites are open. Situated at the north end of Lake Alva, this campground offers a chance to camp out and enjoy lake activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. There are also wildlife and bird watching opportunities here, and it is 15 miles to the Mission Mountain Wilderness. All boats on Lake Alva must operate at a no-wake speed year-round.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lake Alva Campground Complex free?
No. Lake Alva Campground Complex charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lake Alva Campground Complex?
From the town of Seeley Lake, travel 11 miles north on Montana highway 83. The campground is on the west side of the highway, at the north end of Lake Alva.
What are the rules at Lake Alva Campground Complex?
Food storage orders are in place. Please see our Bear Safety and Food storage Information for important information about food storage to protect you and the bears from unwanted encounters. All boats on Lake Alva must operate at a no-wake speed year-round
Nearby
- Lake Alva Campground0.0 mi
- Lakeside Lolo Campground (MT)0.4 mi
- Lakeside Cg (Old Alva)1.3 mi
- Lake Inez Campground2.2 mi
- LAKE INEZ POINT 6 (GROUP CAMP SITE)2.4 mi
- Swan River8.0 mi
- OWL CREEK CORRAL8.0 mi
- Owl Creek Packer Camp8.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
