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 Pet Friendly

About Lake Alva Campground

Lake Alva Campground is located on the North shore of Lake Alva, approximately 11 mi 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.

Available sites

19 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly 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 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS12, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS13, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS14, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS15, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS16, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS17, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS18, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 52 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS19, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS2, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS20, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS21, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS3, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS4, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS5, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS6, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS7, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS8, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 LAS9, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Paved

Reviews (60)

What Guests Are Saying

Lake Alva Campground is praised for its beautiful, clean, and well-maintained facilities, offering a peaceful environment ideal for families and outdoor activities like kayaking. Campers appreciate the spacious sites and proximity to the serene lake, although some noted challenges with tent space and access to potable water. While there were minor issues with restroom maintenance and the presence of unleashed dogs, overall experiences have been positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
60 reviews
5
65.0%
39
4
20.0%
12
3
8.3%
5
2
3.3%
2
1
3.3%
2

Nan B

Verified

July 1, 2025 • Stayed at: LAS4, Loop: 1

3

This comment is for who ever is responsible for the new outhouses; they are great but the access needs to be finished! It was a bit muddy at times as the walkways have a gap between their edge and the concrete pad that house sits on. Not handicapped accessible.

Nan B

Verified

July 1, 2025 • Stayed at: LAS4, Loop: 1

3

This comment is for who ever is responsible for the new outhouses; they are great but the access needs to be finished! It was a bit muddy at times as the walkways have a gap between their edge and the concrete pad that house sits on. Not handicapped accessible.

Brian O

Verified

June 27, 2025 • Stayed at: LAS19, Loop: 1

5

The campground was well kept. Restrooms were well tended and the hosts were very friendly. So much fun to kayak on the lake. I was very pleased with how large the camp sites were.

Brian O

Verified

June 27, 2025 • Stayed at: LAS19, Loop: 1

5

The campground was well kept. Restrooms were well tended and the hosts were very friendly. So much fun to kayak on the lake. I was very pleased with how large the camp sites were.

Lynn B

Verified

June 18, 2025 • Stayed at: LAS6, Loop: 1

5

Beautiful campground! Very clean, quiet. There’s barely any cell signal in the campground, but there’s good signal at the lake.

Lynn B

Verified

June 18, 2025 • Stayed at: LAS6, Loop: 1

5

Beautiful campground! Very clean, quiet. There’s barely any cell signal in the campground, but there’s good signal at the lake.

Stephanie A

Verified

June 15, 2025 • Stayed at: LAS2, Loop: 1

1

Reserved camping areas were a bit overgrown. Parking is pretty tight for two cars. Hard to find a flat spot for the tent. Close to the lake though!

Stephanie A

Verified

June 15, 2025 • Stayed at: LAS2, Loop: 1

1

Reserved camping areas were a bit overgrown. Parking is pretty tight for two cars. Hard to find a flat spot for the tent. Close to the lake though!

David S

Verified

August 17, 2024 • Stayed at: LAS12, Loop: 1

5

The campground hosts were fantastic. Tim, Ed, and Sandra, kept each campsite clean and free of trash of bear attractants. Their diligence set a standard for campers to follow. Plus, they were super nice.

David S

Verified

August 17, 2024 • Stayed at: LAS12, Loop: 1

5

The campground hosts were fantastic. Tim, Ed, and Sandra, kept each campsite clean and free of trash of bear attractants. Their diligence set a standard for campers to follow. Plus, they were super nice.

Location & Directions for Lake Alva Campground

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

Getting There

From I-90 take exit 109 for MT-200 E and travel for 32.3 mi. Turn left onto MT-83 N and travel 14 mi to the town of Seeley Lake, MT. Continue north on Montana Highway 83 for 26.1 mi and turn left into the entrance of Lake Alva Campground.

Nearest town

Seeley Lake, MT - 11 mi

About 12 min to downtown

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: October 21, 2026

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