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Tally Lake Campground

Tally Lake Campground, near Whitefish, Montana, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, making it a great choice for both traditional campers and those trying out RV life for the first time.

The area is known for its stunning lake, which is the second deepest in Montana, perfect for fishing, boating, and swimming. Visitors rave about the clean facilities and the friendly camp host who ensures firewood is delivered right to your site. As one camper put it, “Great little spot to spend a few days away from town,” highlighting the campground's charm and accessibility to outdoor activities.

If you’re up for some adventure, there are hiking trails nearby and even cliff jumping spots that thrill seekers will love. Just be sure to bring bug spray, as the mosquitoes can be quite persistent. The campground can get busy during the summer, but the beautiful views and the chance to wake up overlooking the lake make it all worthwhile. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Tally Lake Campground is a solid choice for a memorable outdoor experience.

Description

National Forest

Flathead National Forest

Overview

Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National Forest and offers a variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 38 rentable sites with 21 of them being reservable and 17 are for our walk-up visitors. We also have a group site, site 39 and also our Pavilion group site available for reservations. The stay limit is 16 consecutive nights.

Recreation

Hiking, horseback riding and biking trails wind around the Tally Lake Campground and the lake. Wildlife like waterfowl, bald eagles and migratory birds are commonly spotted. (No horses are allowed in the campground) A dock provides access to the lake's best fishing, which includes kokanee salmon, a variety of trout and northern pike. Visitors also enjoy boating, water skiing and other water recreation on the 1,326 acres of Tally Lake. This campground also offers Kayak, Paddleboard and Canoe rentals.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in the highlands of northwestern Montana, adjacent to Tally Lake, which is the deepest natural lake in Montana. It sits in a mature forest of Western Larch and Douglas fir trees.

Nearby Attractions

The popular Whitefish Lake is about 20 miles from the campground. Visitors to the area also enjoy the Forest Service Summit Nature Center at Whitefish Mountain Resort, located about 25 miles away and accessed by the resort chairlift or the Danny On hiking trail.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations made within the 4 Day Reservation Window will be "considered" for a refund, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only and will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Day of Arrival cancellations must be turned in by calling Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to get the information to the campground Host. All Considerations will be made after your original reservation dates have passed. *No shows have no chance of a refund.

Fee Info

To make reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Individual Site Reservations: $20.00 per camper unit per night. Guests must arrive and check in with the campground host or risk forfeiture of fees and the site may be given to another camper. Although you are allowed two motorized vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/day per vehicle will be collected upon arrival at the campground.Group Site Reservation (G1): 1 - 25 people - $100/night 26 - 50 people - $175/night 51 - 75 people - $250/night 76 - 100 people - $325/night There is no extra vehicle charge in the group site.

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Location

Tally Lake Campground is located in Montana

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Whitefish, Montana, take US Rt. 93 north for 4 miles until you reach Twin Bridges Rd., turn left onto Twin Bridges Rd. and travel 1.4 miles to the Tally Lake campground sign. Turn right after the sign, staying on Twin Bridges Rd., and proceed 1 mile to another campground sign at Farm to Market. Turn left onto Farm to Market and go 2 miles to Tally Lake Rd., turn right onto Tally Lake Rd. (dirt) and go 9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground.

Address

TALLY LAKE ROAD
Whitefish, MT 59937

Coordinates

48.41361 N
114.58556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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9 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2021

Great campsites, great host.

We are normally tent campers. Bought an RV and tried it here first. Great little spot to spend a few days away from town. Pros: Awesome host, nice campsites, clean bathrooms, hiking trails nearby, firewood delivered to your site, fishing, boating, swimming is just a small walk away. The deepest or second deepest lake in Montana.

Cons: Some of the road is washboarded, but not to bad if you drive slow. No electric (not needed anyway, you are camping ;) )

All in all... a great place to go enjoy some nature.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Hillbilly S., September 17, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2020

Everyone Comes Away Happy

Between 4 & 5 stars... something for everyone. There’s good dispersal camping by the creek (towards the north shore campsites) and lots of different campsites, all medium to large, some right on road, some more secluded. Boat rentals on lake, friendly camphost, no electric hookups but firewood for sale and potable water. This is a wonderfully undeveloped lake just big AND small enough, and surrounded by dark green pines all the way around. Younger daughter of camphost said #38 is best site... quieter, bigger, with a short trail right down to the lake-but far enough away (not right on the water like 34) to lessen the mosquitos.

  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Bjorn S., July 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Bjorn S., July 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Bjorn S., July 1, 2020
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Reviewed Apr. 23, 2020

Watch out for the Eagles ....

Talley Lake campground is located in the Flathead National Forest west of Kalispell MT. Road heading into Talley is not paved and not well maintained, road is rutted from heavy usage in both summer and winter travel. Campground has about 40 camping locations with a pubic boat launch. Talley Lake is the second deepest lake in Montana with plenty of fishing spots. North American Bald Eagle have been spotted here in the past.

  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Brian N., April 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Brian N., April 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Brian N., April 23, 2020
Reviewed Mar. 29, 2020

Beautiful piece of heaven

It is a wonderful campground. There is water and a dump station available. The lake is amazing. Cliff jumping was a blast and the water wasn’t too cold to spend the day in it. Best 10 days I ever spent camping.

  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Melissa P., March 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Melissa P., March 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Melissa P., March 29, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 17, 2018

Tally Lake group camping.

Stayed at the group pavilion with family. Great set up near bathrooms, creek with bridge and trail to a small beach. Short drive and hike to some cliffs to jump off of. Short walk to public beach with rentals.

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2018

Tally Lake Group Pavillion

Beautiful, deep lake that is often warmer than expected...great cliff jumping...public swimming area is often quite busy. One of the group sites has a large and stout pavillion for undercover activities. Bring bug spray!! Mosquitoes can be very thick

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2018

Wake up overlooking the lake

Very busy in the summertime, which sadly meant a good bit of trash left behind and a good bit of noise. Other than that, we had a beautiful site overlooking the water. Some of the roads to get to various sites require high clearance vehicle.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Kelsey L., June 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Kelsey L., June 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Kelsey L., June 2, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017

Beautiful

Great place, volleyball court and pavillion. Can get extremely busy though. Great cliff jumping!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Talia H., August 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Talia H., August 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Tally Lake Campground by Talia H., August 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Tally Lake Campground?

    Camping at Tally Lake Campground can cost between $100.00 and $325.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Tally Lake Campground?

    Tally Lake Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Tally Lake Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tally Lake Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Tally Lake Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Tally Lake Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Tally Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Tally Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Tally Lake Campground?

    There are 41 campsites at Tally Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts