About Lake Alva Campground
Situated at the north end of Lake Alva, this campground offers a chance to camp out and enjoy lake activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. There are also wildlife and bird watching opportunities here, and it is 15 miles to the Mission Mountain Wilderness. **All boats on Lake Alva must operate at a “no-wake” speed year-round.** Beginning in 2024, campsites in Loop 1 will be available for reservations on [www.recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov) starting April 24, 2024. Reservations will accepted from the Friday before Memorial to Tuesday after Labor Day. Individual sites in Loop 2 will remain first come, first serve.
- Fees: Individual sites are $20 per night. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles.
- Managed by: USFS - Lolo National Forest
- Where: 12 mi northwest of Seeley Lake, MT · 47.32321, -113.58299
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Creek | Horse | 0.8 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Rainy Lake West | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Rainy Lake East | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
| West Fork Clearwater River | Horse | 1.9 mi | 7.0 mi |
| Inez Ridge | Horse | 2.7 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 24.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Rainy Lake Campground 1 mi
- Lakeside Campground 1.2 mi
- Lake Inez Campground 2.1 mi
- Owl Creek Corral 8.1 mi
- Lindbergh Lake Campground 8.7 mi
- Owl Creek Cabin 8.8 mi