Lake Alva Campground
Lake Alva Campground is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 47.32500, -113.58200
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Beachcombing, Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lake Alva Campground
Overview Lake Alva Campground is located on the North shore of Lake Alva, approximately 11 miles north of Seeley Lake, and offers visitors the chance to camp and enjoy activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. The lake is home to a loon population and has protected nesting areas. The birds' mesmerizing calls can often be heard in the campground. All boats on Lake Alva must operate at a "no-wake" speed year-round. Recreation • The campground is a popular destination for swimming, boating, paddling, picnicking, and fishing. There are a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, and trout, among other species. • Motorized boating is allowed on Lake Alva within the "No-Wake" regulation. Many non-motorized boaters find solace during the evening and morning hours on the lake. • The Mission Mountain Wilderness Area is about 15 miles northwest of the campground. The area is popular for its scenic views and abundant wildlife. Active glaciers, alpine lakes, meadows and clear, icy streams, along with vertical cliffs and jagged peaks make up the area. Facilities • 19 individual RV/tent campsites within Loop 1 are available for reservation the Friday before Memorial Day to the Tuesday after Labor Day. These sites will transition to first-come/first-serve outside of these dates. • 20 campsites within Loop 2 are available on a first-come/first-serve basis. These campsites can be paid for onsite by scanni
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Montana Department of Transportation · 24 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 131 designated routes (205 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Alva Campground Complex | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lake Alva Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lakeside Lolo Campground (MT) | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Uhler Creek 06 | National forest camping area | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Colt Creek 01 | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Richmond Ridge 04 | National forest camping area | 0.9 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.