Big Larch Campground
Big Larch Campground is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 47.19222, -113.49389
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Beachcombing, Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-677-2233
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Larch Campground
Overview Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake within the Lolo National Forest in Montana. A great place to cool off on a hot day, it has a beach and a boat ramp, as well as ample shade for those who just want to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is a favorite of locals, with plenty of space for camping, picnicking and recreating on the water. Recreation • The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking, paddling and boating. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. • The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river. • The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. Facilities • Two group camping areas, 29 individiual RV/tent campsites, and three bicycle campsites are available for reservation the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. These campsites will transition to first-come/first-serve outside of these dates. • 19 individual sites are available on a First-Come/First-Serve basis. These campsites can be paid for onsite by scanning a QR Code using the
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Montana Department of Transportation · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 156 designated routes (263 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Larch Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Big Larch Campground Complex | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Auggie Cut-Off 04 | National forest camping area | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| River Point Lolo Campground (MT) | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| River Point Campground Complex | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| River Point Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.