Tally Lake Campground

Flathead National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: WHITEFISH, MT, MT

Price: From $22 per night

Price range: $22–$150 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (125 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National Forest and offers a variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 38 rentable sites with 21 of them being reservable and 17 are for our walk-up visitors.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tally-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Popular lakeside campground on Tally Lake's northern shores in Flathead National Forest with diverse recreation including boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Highly rated at 4.4/5 stars with campers praising the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and bear-proof trash bins.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, mountain lions, and American elk present in area within 8km radius

Insider tips for Tally Lake Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and only 21 of 38 sites are reservable 21 sites are reservable and 17 are walk-up only; group sites 39 and pavilion also available Pay parking lot access required but provides non-steep parking option near lake

Skip Tally Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You want solitude during peak season — campground is popular and can get crowded.

Best time to visit Tally Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: Star Meadows Guard Station (Kalispell, MT), Fairview Ranger Station (Libby , MT), South Dickey Lake (Eureka, MT), Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, Mt) (Columbia Falls, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tally Lake Campground

Cell signal at Tally Lake Campground (WHITEFISH, 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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WHITEFISH, MT, MT★ 4.2 (125 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National Forest and offers a variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 38 rentable sites with 21 of them being reservable and 17 are for our walk-up visitors.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp Host

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:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You want solitude during peak season — campground is popular and can get crowded

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand and only 21 of 38 sites are reservable

21 sites are reservable and 17 are walk-up only; group sites 39 and pavilion also available

Pay parking lot access required but provides non-steep parking option near lake

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Gray wolves, mountain lions, and American elk present in area within 8km radius

Location

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Getting there →

From Whitefish, Montana, take US Rt. 93 north for 4 miles until you reach Twin Bridges Rd., turn left onto Twin Bridges Rd. and travel 1.4 miles to the Tally Lake campground sign. Turn right after the sign, staying on Twin Bridges Rd., and proceed 1 mile to another campground sign at Farm to Market. Turn left onto Farm to Market and go 2 miles to Tally Lake Rd., turn right onto Tally Lake Rd. (dirt) and go 9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Flathead National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Flathead National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Tally Lake Campground cost per night?+
Tally Lake Campground costs $22–$150 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Tally Lake Campground open?+
Tally Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tally Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Tally Lake Campground?+
Tally Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Tally Lake Campground?+
Tally Lake Campground 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 Tally Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tally Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tally Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Tally Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$22 /night★ 4.2 (125)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Star Meadows Guard Station

Kalispell, MT

From $75/night

Fairview Ranger Station

Libby , MT

From $75/night

South Dickey Lake

Eureka, MT

From $20/night

Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, Mt)

Columbia Falls, MT

From $22/night

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