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Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt)

Lolo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SEELEY LAKE, MT, MT

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Lakeside Campground is located at the south end of Lake Alva, in Montana’s Lolo National Forest. The campground offers a chance to camp and enjoy recreational activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. The lake is home to a loon population and has protected nesting areas.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

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/lakeside-lolo-campground-mt to be notified when sites open up.

Lakeside Lolo offers beachfront campsites on Lake Alva in Lolo National Forest with excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Google reviews consistently praise the large, private spots right on the lake with a 4.6/5 rating.

Wildlife alert: Common loons nest in protected areas on Lake Alva with calls often heard in the campground. American beaver, American mink, and Steller's jays are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt): Book early — this is a federal campground that has become harder to reserve Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups All boats must operate at no-wake speed year-round to protect loon nesting areas

Skip Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) if: Seeking complete peace and quiet — some campsites are close to the road with traffic noise. You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You prefer spontaneous camping — first-come, first-served availability is limited.

Best time to visit Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt): Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Lake Alva Campground (Seeley Lake, MT), Lake Inez Point 6 (Group Camp Site) (Seeley Lake, MT), Owl Creek Corral (Bigfork, MT), Owl Creek Cabin (BIGFORK, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt)

Cell signal at Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) (SEELEY LAKE, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    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.

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    Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt)

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    SEELEY LAKE, MT, MT★ 4 (5 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Lakeside Campground is located at the south end of Lake Alva, in Montana’s Lolo National Forest. The campground offers a chance to camp and enjoy recreational activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. The lake is home to a loon population and has protected nesting areas.

    Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonYear-round
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV58 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesCamp Host
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsFishing

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ Seeking complete peace and quiet — some campsites are close to the road with traffic noise✕ You need RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You prefer spontaneous camping — first-come, first-served availability is limited

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground that has become harder to reserve

    Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups

    All boats must operate at no-wake speed year-round to protect loon nesting areas

    Best: Year-round

    Campground operates year-round according to verified data

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Common loons nest in protected areas on Lake Alva with calls often heard in the campground. American beaver, American mink, and Steller's jays are documented in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    406-677-2233· Lolo National Forest
    Getting there →

    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 9.9 miles. The campground the entrance is on the west side of the highway.

    Campground entrance

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • 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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
    Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) costs $10–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) open?+
    Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt)?+
    Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) can accommodate RVs up to 58 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt)?+
    Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
    Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4 (5)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
    What season is Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) open?+
    Does Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Lake Alva Campground

    Seeley Lake, MT

    From $20/night

    Lake Inez Point 6 (Group Camp Site)

    Seeley Lake, MT

    From $50/night

    Owl Creek Corral

    Bigfork, MT

    From $20/night

    Owl Creek Cabin

    BIGFORK, MT

    From $50/night

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