Facility Details - BIG LARCH CAMPGROUND, MT

Overview

Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake. A great place to cool off on a hot day, it has a beach and a boat ramp, as well as ample shade for those who just want to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is a favorite of locals, with plenty of space for camping, picnicking and recreating on the water.

Natural Features:

The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest, including plenty of tall larch and pine trees. While there is ample space between sites, the lack of understory makes for minimal privacy. At an elevation of about 4,000 feet, temperatures are pleasant throughout most of the summer months.

Recreation:

The campground is in a great spot for boating and fishing. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish, including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are permitted on the lake. Water skiing is a popular activity.

The Big Larch Nature Trail, a half-mile interpretive trail, begins in the campground and offers an educational look at the surrounding wilderness.

Facilities:

Two group camping areas are available for reservation at Big Larch Campground. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The group campsites can accommodate up to 25 people and about four tents each. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

The campground also offers a day-use picnic area that provides access to a swimming beach, boat ramp and boat trailer parking. The area is equipped with tables and campfire rings, as well as accessible vault toilets, trash collection and recycling bins. Drinking water is also provided.

Nearby Attractions:

The campground is a short distance from the Clearwater River Canoe Trail, which offers a prime location to witness the area's spectacular birding and wildlife viewing opportunities in a scenic setting. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Vault Toilets Beach Access Boat Ramp Boat Trailer Parking Boating Campfire Circles Day Use Area Dock Drinking Water Educational Programs Fishing Group Camping	Horseshoe Pit Host Jet Skiing Lake Access Parking Area Paved Roads Picnic Area Recycling Self Pay Station Swimming Trash Collection Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Bike Rentals Biking Birding Boat Rentals Canoeing Dump Station General Store Grocery Store Kayaking	Laundry Facilities Medical Facilities Mountain Biking Restaurant River Access Showers Softball Fields Tennis Courts Visitor Center

Know Before You Go

Bears frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and trash
No utility hookups are available
Click here for more information on the Lolo National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
47.19222, -113.49389
47°11'32"N, 113°29'38"W

From the junction of Montana Highways 200 and 83 (locally referred to as Clearwater Junction), travel north on Highway 83 for approximately 15 miles to the town of Seeley Lake. Continue north on Highway 83 for 1 mile. The campground entrance is located on the west side of the highway.