Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT)

Lolo National Forest

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.

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.

Notifications and Alerts

The 2024 season opening date will be delayed due to water system repairs. Reservations will not be released until the work is completed, estimated date July 1, 2024.

Need to Know

The Boyscout Bridge in Seeley Lake, Montana is permanently closed. To access this campground from the town of Seeley Lake, travel north on Montana Highway 83 for five miles (Passed the Seeley Lake Ranger Station). Turn left (west) onto Boyscout Road. Continue for approximately 4 miles and turn left (west) into the entrance of Seeley Lake Campground.
Notice: Beginning in 2024, check out time is at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Please check-out on time so that attendents may prepare the campsite for the next guest.
Bears frequent the area; please store all food and attractants in a locked vehicle, or in a certified bear resistant container. Click here for more information.
Bear resistant trash and food containers must be closed and secured by users after depositing items. Failure to secure containers could result in a citation.
Campfires must be completely extinguished before leaving campsite unattended.
Parking is allowed in the designated parking spur for each campsite only. Vehicles that do not fit will be charged an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 and must park in the day-use area. No parking along roadways.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This includes external and onboard gas-powered generators.
No utility hookups are avaliable.
Dogs must be leashed while in campgrounds. No dogs allowed in swimming beach.
Access to the campground in the early spring and late fall is closed, roads are not plowed, gate is closed.
Click here for more information on the Lolo National Forest.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/

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 Montana’s 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.

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.

Contact Information

Physical

Seeley Lake Campground 5640 Boy Scout Road Seeley Lake MT 59868

Mailing

Seeley Lake Ranger District 3583 MT-HWY 83 N. Seeley Lake MT 59868

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (406)-677-2233

Rental Options

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Driving 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.

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