Lakeside Cg (Old Alva)
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.3060, -113.5757
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lakeside Cg (Old Alva) free?
No. Lakeside Cg (Old Alva) charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lakeside Cg (Old Alva)?
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.
What are the rules at Lakeside Cg (Old Alva)?
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-roun
Nearby
- Lake Inez Campground0.8 mi
- Lakeside Lolo Campground (MT)0.9 mi
- LAKE INEZ POINT 6 (GROUP CAMP SITE)1.1 mi
- Lake Alva Campground Complex1.3 mi
- Lake Alva Campground1.3 mi
- Seeley Lake Campground Complex8.2 mi
- Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT)8.3 mi
- BIG LARCH CAMPGROUND8.8 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.
