Established Camping
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
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.
Facilities
The campground offers 39 campsites for tent and RV camping, 17 being first come, first serve. It provides access to a boat ramp, an open air pavilion with private volleyball net, beaches and picnic areas and public volleyball net. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. As well as a dump station with a water fill station. Water spigots throughout the campground are not for filling your RV, only your jugs of drinking water. An on-site host is available to answer questions and provide additional information.
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
No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only 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: $22.00 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 (Pavilion - G1): 1 - 50 people - $175/night 51 - 100 people - $325/night_ Group Site 39: 1 - 25 people - $150/night There is an extra vehicle charge when you exceed the 100 people. ie. non-camping visitors for gatherings.
Location
Tally Lake Campground is located in Montana
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
Detours Nearby
Stillwater Lake
33 min away
Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything
47 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 48 min from Missoula
- 4 hrs 2 min from Great Falls
- 4 hrs 4 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 4 hrs 33 min from Spokane
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
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
