Big Larch Campground
Lolo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Seeley Lake, MT, MT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake within the Lolo National Forest in Montana. 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-larch-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Big Larch offers direct beach and boat launch access on Seeley Lake's east shoreline within Lolo National Forest, making it ideal for water recreation. At $20/night with a camp host on-site, it's an affordable base for swimming, fishing, boating, and paddling.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears have been documented within 8km of this location. Store food properly and follow bear safety protocols.
Insider tips for Big Larch Campground: Book early — it's a federal campground and popular with locals Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups available Continue straight at the first fork from Highway 83 to access group sites if planning a larger trip
Skip Big Larch Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You prefer to show up without reservations — federal campgrounds require early booking.
Best time to visit Big Larch Campground: Summer — Swimming and water sports are primary draws; campground is a known local favorite for cooling off on hot days. Winter — Year-round operation allows ice fishing, snowshoeing, and winter sports activities.
Nearby campgrounds: River Point Lolo Campground (Mt) (Seeley Lake, MT), Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (Mt) (Seeley Lake , MT), Double Arrow Lookout (Seeley Lake, MT), Lake Inez Point 6 (Group Camp Site) (Seeley Lake, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Larch Campground
Cell signal at Big Larch Campground (Seeley Lake, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake within the Lolo National Forest in Montana. 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground and popular with locals
Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups available
Continue straight at the first fork from Highway 83 to access group sites if planning a larger trip
Swimming and water sports are primary draws; campground is a known local favorite for cooling off on hot days
Year-round operation allows ice fishing, snowshoeing, and winter sports activities
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-90: take exit 109 for MT-200 E and travel for 32.3 mi. Turn left onto MT-83 N and travel 14.0 mi to Seeley Lake, MT. Continue north on Highway 83 for 1 mile. The campground entrance is located on the west side of the highway. Directions to Group Sites: Continue straight at the first fork and the group sites will be on the left. To Sites in Loop 1 (sites 1-10): Turn left at the fork, then turn right at the first intersection. To Sites in Loop 2 (sites 14-28): Turn left at the fork, then tu
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lolo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lolo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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