Fishing and kayaking opportunities draw outdoor enthusiasts to Seeley Lake Lolo Campground, a 29-site Forest Service facility positioned along the shores of Seeley Lake in Montana's Swan River Valley. The campground accommodates RVs up to 64 feet with water hookups available, though access involves navigating rough roads that can challenge larger rigs.
Sites spread across both forested and open terrain, with paved internal roads connecting the camping areas. Harry H. notes the sites are "large and private" despite not being directly lakefront, while campers consistently report ample space for setup and relaxation. Large pines dominate the landscape, and several reviewers mention bear activity in the area, with bear-proof garbage cans provided throughout the campground.
The lake serves as the primary attraction, offering clear water suitable for swimming, boating, and fishing. Multiple beach areas provide different experiences—one offers shade while another features sand that families appreciate. Drinking water, vault toilets, and trash service support extended stays, and the facility typically operates with camp hosts during peak season. Cell service reaches the campground, and both pets and alcohol are permitted.
Fall visits reveal vibrant tamarack colors, while summer brings mosquito populations that some campers find notable. The nearby town of Seeley Lake provides resupply options and local recommendations. Celine K. confirms the campground has "paved roads, the lake is beautiful, and there is running water." Reservations are accepted, which proves helpful given the campground's popularity among both visitors and locals.
This campground works well for RV travelers seeking hookups near quality fishing waters and families wanting lake access with established amenities in a forested setting.
Description
Overview
Seeley Lake Campground is located on the western shore of Seeley Lake, a glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission mountain ranges. Seeley Lake is one of a half a dozen lakes within the valley known as the 'Chain of Lakes' through which the Clearwater River flows. Seeley Lake Campground is well known for its picturesque views of the Swan Range and for its towering Western larch trees. The campground receives heavy use and is a popular destination for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Recreation
The campground is popular for swimming, boating, paddling and picnicking. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river. The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall.
Facilities
29 individual RV/Tent campsites are avaliable for reservation the Friday before Memorial Day to the Tuesday after Labor Day, when the campground gate closes for the season. The sites are equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and a paved parking stall. Accessible vault toilets, accessible flush toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles are available throughout the campground. Campground hosts are on site 24 hours a day. The 29 sites are just a short walk away from a spacious day-use area that includes two beaches, a roped-off swim area, a paved boat-launch, boat trailer parking and several picnic sites. Day-use facilities are open from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m Mountain Time. No fees or reservations are required for day-use.
Natural Features
The campsites offer the chance to spend time with old growth Western larch trees, a coniferous-decidious tree with distinct needles that turn bright gold in Autumn. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as _ Gus _. The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, grizzly and black bears (learn about bear safety ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads. Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. Missoula, one of Western Montanas outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.
Fee Info
The nightly fee for individual RV/tent campsites is $20.00. Parking is allowed in the designated parking spur for each campsite only. Vehicles that do not fit must deposit an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 and must park in the day-use area. No parking along roadways. Day use facilities are free of charge and are open from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.
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There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Our Boat Ramp and Boat Parking Area facility is undergoing construction and will be closed. The closure should not impact the availability of Campground and Day-Use amenities and services. Please visit our agency website for additional information.
Our facility will be undergoing construction that could impact the availability of some amenities and services. Please visit our agency website for additional information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSeeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT) — Lolo National Forest is located in Montana
Directions
Note: The Boyscout Bridge in Seeley Lake, Montana is permanently closed. This campground must be accessed from the North entrance of Boyscout Road. The following directions account for this detour: From I-90 take exit 109 for MT-200 E and travel for 32.3 mi. Turn left onto MT-83 N and travel 14 mi to the town of Seeley Lake, MT. Continue north on Montana Highway 83 for 5 mi (Passed the Seeley Lake Ranger Station). Turn left onto Boyscout Road. Continue for approximately 4 mi and turn left into the entrance of Seeley Lake Campground. For campsites in Loop 1: Take the first right after entering the campground and follow the one-way traffic loop. For campsites in Loop 2: Take the first left after entering the campground and follow the one-way traffic loop. Keep right at the fork to access sites 17-26. For campsites in Loop 3: Take the first left after entering the campground and follow the one-way traffic loop. Keep left at the fork and continue driving past the Day-Use parking to access sites 27-29.
Address
Seeley Lake Campground
5640 Boy Scout Road
Seeley lake, MT 59868
Coordinates
47.19155 N
113.51951 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 55 min from Missoula, MT
- 1 hr 40 min from Helena, MT
- 2 hrs 12 min from Great Falls, MT
- 3 hrs 21 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
