About Swan Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 25
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (263)
What Guests Are Saying
Swan Lake Campground is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained sites, and spacious, private camping areas that provide a peaceful atmosphere. Many guests appreciated the friendly and helpful campground hosts, as well as the beautiful surroundings, including the lake and wooded areas. However, some negative experiences were reported, such as noise from hosts and other campers, as well as issues with mosquitoes and unclear policies regarding fees.
What Guests Are Saying
Swan Lake Campground is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained sites, and spacious, private camping areas that provide a peaceful atmosphere. Many guests appreciated the friendly and helpful campground hosts, as well as the beautiful surroundings, including the lake and wooded areas. However, some negative experiences were reported, such as noise from hosts and other campers, as well as issues with mosquitoes and unclear policies regarding fees.
Review Summary
Michele M
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: POND
This campground was well-kept and the bathrooms were really clean. The lawns were nice and green and there were trees to give privacy between some campsites.
The only small drawback is that the campground is across the highway from the lake and beach areas, so it's separated. It was nice to get a free parking pass if we wanted to drive over and park (since we had all of our food, kayaks and swim gear packed in the vehicle).
I would definitely stay here again, if I'm headed that direction.
Michele M
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: POND
This campground was well-kept and the bathrooms were really clean. The lawns were nice and green and there were trees to give privacy between some campsites.
The only small drawback is that the campground is across the highway from the lake and beach areas, so it's separated. It was nice to get a free parking pass if we wanted to drive over and park (since we had all of our food, kayaks and swim gear packed in the vehicle).
I would definitely stay here again, if I'm headed that direction.
Arnold W
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: POND
It is a very beautiful spot.
Arnold W
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: POND
It is a very beautiful spot.
Ann S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: POND
Beautiful campground. Well maintained facilities by the host, grounds kept clean.
Ann S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: POND
Beautiful campground. Well maintained facilities by the host, grounds kept clean.
James G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: POND
While the camping in 2019 at Swan Lake was very enjoyable; the camp spots, restrooms and public areas between spot were clean the reservation process for family outings is getting to be extremely problematic as the rolling availability of sites seems to allow reserving certain sites beyond the reservation schedule. With that in mind we will continue to reserve spots as we can, but being as we are local feel somewhat discriminated against due to advantages certain travelers have.
James G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: POND
While the camping in 2019 at Swan Lake was very enjoyable; the camp spots, restrooms and public areas between spot were clean the reservation process for family outings is getting to be extremely problematic as the rolling availability of sites seems to allow reserving certain sites beyond the reservation schedule. With that in mind we will continue to reserve spots as we can, but being as we are local feel somewhat discriminated against due to advantages certain travelers have.
Bailey H
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BIRC
We arrived late in the evening. Our campsite was easy to find, had our name to ensure it was not taken by anyone else. Everything was easy to locate and navigate.
Gerry B. m
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: POND
HAD A GREAT TIME AS OTHER FRIENDS ALSO WERE THERE. WENT FISHING, SWIMMING, CAMPFIRES, SIGHT SEEING AND JUST HAD A GREAT TIME. CAMPGROUND WAS CLEAN & FRIENDLY. THE SITES ARE LARGE AND MOSTLY PRIVATE.
Location Swan Lake Campground
Address:
21770 Hwy 83
Swan Lake, MT, 59911
United States
From Bigfork, Montana, take State Route 209 east for 4.9 miles to Swan Lake/State Route 83. Turn right and go 10.9 miles to the campground sign. Turn left at the sign into the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.9364 / -113.851
Elevation: 942 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Camping fee is per camping unit. A camping unit is an RV, motorhome, camper, tent, mobile camping unit, etc. Many spots can accomodate more than one camping unit. Recreation.gov can only charge per site, if you have additional camping units be prepared to pay the additional $22/per nite (cash or check) at the fee tube or to the camphost.
- If a site is not available for reservation online, it is shown as a first-come, first-served (FF) or walk-in (W) site. These sites will be identified at the campground on maps and campsite post markers with a W.
- Reserved sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released.
- We do not allow reservation holders to change campsites and move to a Walk-up campsite upon arrival. Most of our campsites are available for advanced reservations, and you must occupy the site you reserve.
- You are allowed 2 passenger vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/vehicle per night will be collected at the campground. Sites that are identified as double occupancy can accommodate an additional camping unit. In this situation, you will be charged for each camper.
- Drop Camping is illegal without a Forest Service permit. If you rent a camper it may not be delivered by the owner.
- There is a food storage order in effect on the Flathead National Forest. Know how to store all attractants all the time. See your Campground Host for more information or visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/flathead/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5347448
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Sites 6, 8 and 14 are not recommended for tent camping
- Horses are not allowed in the campground
- Click here for more information about Flathead National Forest
- Changes and Cancellations If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel? Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in Reservations. Changes If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). Cancellations Starting 2025, Swan Lake Group site will require a non-refundable down payment. Reservations will require a down payment equal to 50% of the full nightly rate. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days prior to check-in. The Recreation.gov site will send the guest up to two reminder emails with links to facilitate payment. Those emails are sent seven days and 24 hours before the 30 day deadline. Down payments are non-refundable. If you do not complete the payment by the 30 day deadline, your reservation will be cancelled and the down payment forfeited. If you place a reservation 30 days or less prior to check-in, you must pay the down payment and the remaining rental fee at the time of reservation. If you cancel after that point you will be responsible for the $10 cancellation fee and forfeit the down payment. If you cancel within 14 days of the check-in date, you will forfeit the down payment and one day at the rental rate, as well as the $10 cancellation fee. This is an automated process and Holland Lake personnel cannot make changes.
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