Blue Bay Campground

Blue Bay Campground is probably one of the most beautiful spots I've ever camped. Part of tribal land, there are very few people here compared to all the state parks which are also on the lake. We had our choice of spots right on the water for our camper van And they do offer other sites with full hook ups. There are free hot showers and flush toilet bathroom, boating Marina, very helpful people at the gate. The swimming docks are wonderful to dive off into crystal clear flathead lake. We have liked it so much we are now staying a third night and explore around during the day to other areas.

The good, Good phone service for Verizon, great view of the lake,

The bad, Had people walking by telling us to get off there land, bathrooms are very dirty, very expensive for the type of camp spots available.

Good for a quick stop, but not an extended stay.

Blue Bay Campground is on a first come first serve basis, but they have plenty of spots and we were able to call ahead and confirm there were still openings for the night we stayed. There were a handful of sites that were closed for maintenance, but there were still plenty of open spots regardless. We paid $30 for one night, and stayed at site 2 in a van. Many sites backed right up to the water, all sites have a table and a fire pit, some have water spigots and spots to plug in as well. Relatively clean bathroom facilities with free showers, and ice is available to buy at the office. It appears there is normally a very small camp store as well, but we were not around during normal store hours to check it out. If we weren’t on a schedule we definitely would’ve stuck around for a few more nights!

At least 20 lake front dry tent sites, second row back from the lake is tent sites or small rigs with power. There are swimming docks, a boat launch, sunning lawn and a newly added concession stand. The water shallow for a long distance of beautiful colorful rocks (like Lake McDonald) and perfect for swimming of all ages. Camp crowd was quiet and well behaved perhaps because no alcohol is allowed? Great stop on the way to Glacier National Park. Why not 5 stars? Bathrooms and campsites were dirty, potable water is hard to get.

$20 a night for a spot right on the crystal clear water. Native land & no alcohol. Fire ring with grill attachment and a picnic table. There’s electric/water sites not on the water and I believe the ones right on the lake are not. Dogs allowed. Spacious spots, some with a decent amount of privacy. Bathrooms.

If you want calm lake access this spot is great. Decent amenities. Have to be ok with alcohol free though.

I lucked into this site due to the local state parks being booked up and the friendly advice of a campground host. This is a private, tribal run campground about half way up the eastern shore of Flathead Lake. This well run and clean campground has lots to offer- separate dry sites from RV hook up sites, showers, a boat ramp/marina, lodges for tribal activities, sites right on the lake, swimming docks, and ice at the entrance. My site is right on the lake! The only down side is that while there are some trees and shrubs, there isn’t much privacy and sites are pretty small. All sites have the standard picnic table and fire pit, and there are some water spigots and trash cans scattered around the campground. In the evening the sea gulls start circling the campsites looking for handouts or opportunities to snag some free food, so watch your food when you start to cook (and after!).

I lucked into this campground thanks to a packed state park campground. On the advice of the campground host at the state run site, I drove up the road to find this tribal owned and run campground. The staff is wonderful, and the campground is clean and well taken care of. My site is right on the lake with lake access. It’s a short walk to water, trash, and bathrooms (not all in the same location). While there is little separation between sites (no privacy), they do have dry sites separate from hookup sites and for once the dry tent sites have the premium location on the lake. I can watch the sun set into the lake from my tent. It is summer and there is a lot of smoke from Oregon wildfires that is making the view very hazy.