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Lake Alva Campground

A photo of Lake Alva on a sunny day. The water and skies are bright blue, and trees and the swan range can be seen in the background.
A photo of the campground entrance sign. It reads: Lake Alva Campground, Lolo National Forest, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A photo of a Lake Alva Campground vault toilet. There is a paved, accessible walkway.
A photo of Lake Alva on a sunny day. The water and skies are bright blue, and trees and the swan range can be seen in the background.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Lake Alva Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 19

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 7

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

19 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 LAS1, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS12, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS13, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS14, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS15, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS16, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS17, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS18, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS19, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS2, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS20, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS21, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS3, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS4, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS5, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS6, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS7, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS8, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 LAS9, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (32)

What Guests Are Saying

Lake Alva Campground is a clean, well-maintained site that offers a peaceful, forested experience, free from power boats on the lake. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts, spacious and private campsites, and the opportunity for kayaking. Some concerns include limited lake access and occasional generator noise, but overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
32 reviews
5
68.8%
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4
18.8%
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Steve B

Verified

December 15, 2025 Stayed at: LAS16, Loop: 1

5

Clean and well maintained campground. Particularly enjoyed the quiet of no power boats allowed on the lake. Far enough from the highway thatg the forest completely muffles noise. An excellent forest experience.

Steve B

Verified

December 15, 2025 Stayed at: LAS16, Loop: 1

5

Clean and well maintained campground. Particularly enjoyed the quiet of no power boats allowed on the lake. Far enough from the highway thatg the forest completely muffles noise. An excellent forest experience.

steven h

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: LAS21, Loop: 1

5

Nice and relaxing, quiet and good for kayaking and campground host was great

steven h

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: LAS21, Loop: 1

5

Nice and relaxing, quiet and good for kayaking and campground host was great

Michelle L

Verified

August 13, 2025 Stayed at: LAS16, Loop: 1

5

A clean and quiet campground. Thank you to the campground hosts for the work you do!

Michelle L

Verified

August 13, 2025 Stayed at: LAS16, Loop: 1

5

A clean and quiet campground. Thank you to the campground hosts for the work you do!

Benjamin M

Verified

August 2, 2025 Stayed at: LAS7, Loop: 1

5

Excellent place to camp.

Benjamin M

Verified

August 2, 2025 Stayed at: LAS7, Loop: 1

5

Excellent place to camp.

Jennifer F

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: LAS13, Loop: 1

5

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.

Jennifer F

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: LAS13, Loop: 1

5

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.

Location Lake Alva Campground

Address:
Seeley Lake Ranger Station
Seeley Lake, MT, 59868
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 47.325 / -113.582

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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