Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/27/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Hungry Horse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Columbia Falls
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Columbia Falls, MT, take State Rt. 486 north 20.5 miles to
campground entrance on right.
NOTE: State Rt. 486 turns into dirt at 12.6 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,300 ft.
The campground is located along the North Fork of the Flathead River,
a designated wild and scenic river. The understory is grassy
providing minimum privacy between sites with many sites overlooking
the river. The North Fork of the Flathead River is an excellent
family float river. There is a free map, Open Road Map, available
from the Hungry Horse Ranger District Office that, among other things,
has "put-ins" and "put-outs" on the North Fork of the Flathead River.
Big Creek empties into the North Fork of the Flathead River at the
campground. The campground is 2.5 miles from the Camas Creek
entrance to the Glacier National Park.
The Big Creek Outdoor Education Center of The Glacier Institute is
across the road from the campground. It provides "opportunities
for children and adults to learn about the diverse natural and
cultural resources of Glacier National Park and the Crown of the
Continent Ecosystem." The Institute offers field seminars including
guided hikes in the Glacier National Park. Although not all the
seminars and hikes originate from the Big Creek Outdoor Education
Center, some do. Check out their Web site for information and
schedule of events or telephone (406) 755-1211.
For information on the area in general, check out the Columbia Falls
Chamber of Commerce Web site (www.montanaweb.com/cfalls) or telephone
(406) 892-2072.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 21.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - single
$36 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station with potable
water available for a fee at the Exxon gas station located 3.9 miles
west of Hungry Horse, MT on US Rt. 2.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The North Fork of the Flathead is primarily a float river. Good
for canoeing and family rafting.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Devil Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/25/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Hungry Horse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: East Glacier Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From East Glacier Park, MT, take US Rt. 2 west for 18.9 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,360 ft.
The campground is a loop adjacent to US Rt. 2 in a heavily wooded
conifer forest. The understory of tall grass and brush provide
privacy between some sites. The campground is 50 miles west of the
St. Mary, MT entrance to Glacier National Park or 35 miles from the
West Glacier, MT entrance to the Park. The campground also offers
access to the Great Bear Wilderness.
This is Grizzly bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Devil Creek Trail #167 (foot & horse) - 7 miles - access to
Spotted Bear Wilderness
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Emery Bay
VISIT DATE: 07/28/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Hungry Horse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hungry Horse
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Hungry Horse, MT, take US Rt. 2 east 0.6 miles to East Side
Hungry Horse Reservoir sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.1 miles
to "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 5.9 miles to campground
sign and another "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 0.4 miles
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,600 ft.
The campground is scenic with sites arranged on a bluff overlooking
the Hungry Horse Reservoir and Emery Bay. The campground is wooded
with a variety of conifers. The understory is thick with grass, young
conifers and wild flowers. Some sites have bear-proof food containers.
This is Grizzly bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 16 through September 21.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grassy and gravel. There is a waste
station available for a fee at Exxon gas station located
3.9 miles west of Hungry Horse, MT on US Rt. 2. Potable
water is available.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Hungry Horse Reservoir is 23,750 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Holland Lake
VISIT DATE: 07/10/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Swan Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Seeley Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Seeley Lake, MT, take State Rt. 83 north for 20.3 miles to
Holland Lake Lodge sign (Holland Lk Rd.). Turn right onto
Holland Lk Rd. and go 2.8 miles to Larch Loop of campground and
3.6 miles to Bay Loop of the campground.
NOTE: Holland Lk Rd. is a very rough paved roadway that becomes
dirt and gravel after 2.5 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,050 ft.
The campground is located on Holland Lake and is comprised of two
loops - Larch Loop and Bay Loop. Larch Loop is the first of the
two loops reached on Holland Lk. Rd. It is located along the
shore on a bluff. The Bay Loop is almost a mile further down the
road, located on an attractive little bay. The campground is
wooded with Tamarack, Ponderosa and Douglas fir. The Bay Loop
has heavier understory than the Larch Loop, providing more
privacy between sites. The first seven sites in the Bay Loop
have delightful views of the lake and all pull throughs are
located on this loop. For a cook's night out, the Holland Lodge
is nearby. WiFi is available for a fee.
The Holland Falls Trail #416 starts at the end of Holland Lk Rd.
and leads to the picturesque Holland Falls. Several other trails
can be accessed from this trail; contact the Swan Lake District
Ranger's Office for details.
This is Grizzly bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 14 through October 6
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 39
Total Sites: 39
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 39
No. Grilles on Sites: 39
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 25' X 39'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. The waste station
available for a fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Holland Lake is 416 acres. The beach is gravel.
HIKING
Holland Lake Nature Trail (foot) - 0.6 miles
See General Comments for information on the Holland Falls Trail
#416.
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout and Kokanee Salmon
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lid Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/27/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Hungry Horse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hungry Horse
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Hungry Horse, MT off US Rt. 2 at the Hungry Horse Dam West
Reservoir Rd sign, turn onto West Reservoir Rd and go 15.2 Miles
to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto gravel road and go
0.9 miles to a three way intersection. Following sign, continue
straight for another 0.1 miles to campground on the right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,600 ft.
The campground is a large loop adjacent to Hungry Horse Reservoir
with some sites overlooking the reservoir. The sites are well
spaced among a mix of conifers. It is popular for Huckleberry picking.
If tenting, some sites require pitching the tent at the end of parking apron.
This is Grizzly bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 20 through September 14.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - single
$32 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 66'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is a waste station
with potable water available for a fee at the Exxon gas station
located 3.9 miles west of Hungry Horse, MT on US Rt. 2.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 0
Comments:
Water is available 5.4 miles north of campground at Lost Johnny
Point campground (National Forest).
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Hungry Horse Reservoir is 27,750 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lost Johnny Point
VISIT DATE: 07/27/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Hungry Horse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hungry Horse
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Hungry Horse, MT off US Rt. 2 at the Hungry Horse Dam West
Reservoir Rd sign, turn onto West Reservoir Rd and go 9.8 miles
to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,600 ft.
The campground is adjacent to Hungry Horse Reservoir in a dense
grove of mixed conifers. Some sites overlook the reservoir and
a heavy understory provides privacy between sites.
This is Grizzly bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 14.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - single
$36 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is a waste station with potable
water available for a fee at the Exxon gas station located 3.9 miles
west of Hungry Horse, MT on US Rt. 2.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The wheelchair friendly toilet is across from site 21.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Hungry Horse Reservoir is 23,750 acres; limited parking for boat
trailers.
HIKING
Jimmy Ridge Trail (foot) - 9 miles - accesses the Jewel Basin
Trail network
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Murray Bay
VISIT DATE: 07/28/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Hungry Horse
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hungry Horse
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Hungry Horse, MT, take US Rt. 2 east 0.6 miles to East Side
Hungry Horse Reservoir sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.1 miles
to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 22.1 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
NOTE: After 0.7 miles (following the "Y" intersection), the road
becomes dirt and rough.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,570 ft.
The campground is located on a bluff overlooking Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Wooded with Western larch and fir, campsites have ample shade. Most
sites are secluded and have views of the surrounding area. An inlet
below the campground, offers some tie-up locations for boats.
This is Grizzly bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 14.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - single
$32 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. The interior road may be too narrow
for large RVs to maneuver. There is a waste station with potable
water available for a fee at the Exxon gas station located 3.9
miles west of Hungry Horse, MT on US Rt. 2.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
Comment:
Water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Hungry Horse Reservoir is 23,750 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Spotted Bear
VISIT DATE: 07/28/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/15/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Spotted Bear
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hungry Horse
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hungry Horse, MT, take US Rt. 2 east 0.6 miles to East Side
Hungry Horse Reservoir sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.1 miles
to "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 53.8 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
NOTE: After 0.7 miles (following the "Y" intersection), the road
becomes dirt and rough.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,700 ft.
The campground is located near the South Fork of the Flathead
and Spotted Bear Rivers within sight of the Bob Marshall Wilderness in
a thick stand of Douglas fir and Western larch. This is a pretty little
campground and well worth the drive. Some sites have bear-proof
containers. The Diamond R Guest Ranch is across the road. It offers
gas (most of the time) and meals to the
public.
The drive to the campground is long and rough on tires and a long
way from a grocery store. Start the trip with a full tank of gas,
spare tire, tire changing tools and a well-stocked pantry.
This is Grizzly bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
NOTE: During winter months, the Spotted Bear Ranger District Office
is closed. Contact the Hungry Horse Ranger District Office for
information.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open from May 15 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 19' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading is possible in the Spotted Bear River. The nearby
South Fork of the Flathead River is a family float river.
HIKING
Spotted Bear Lake Trail - 2 miles
Meadow Creek Gorge Trail - 10 miles
Spotted Bear Lookout - 7 miles
All trails above are foot, horse & mountain bike.
FISHING
Cutthroat Trout and Whitefish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Swan Lake
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Swan Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bigfork
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Bigfork, MT, take State Rt. 209 east 4.9 miles to Swan Lake
sign and stop sign (State Rt. 83). Turn right onto Rt. 83 and go
10.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,066 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops - Birch and Ponderosa.
The Ponderosa Loop is more open with large, widely spaced sites.
The Birch Loop sites are more shaded and closely spaced, but
equally as large as those found in the Ponderosa Loop. Swan Lake
is located across the highway with a pedestrian walk providing
access. Firewood is available from the host for a fee. WiFi is
available for a fee.
This is Grizzly bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 6
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 35
Total Sites: 35
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 25' X 56'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is a waste station with
potable water available for a fee in front of the Washboard
Laundromat in Big Fork, MT - 0.2 miles north of Holt/Grand Ave. and State
Rt. 235.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 9
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
There is a water tower at entrance to campground for filling RV
water tanks.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Swan Lake is 2,680 acres. The beach is gravel.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat, Rainbow, Bull and Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon and
Northern Pike. There are restrictions on Bull Trout fishing.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tally Lake
VISIT DATE: 07/23/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/5/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tally Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Whitefish
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Whitefish, MT, take US Rt. 93 north 4 miles to Tally Lake
sign (Twin Bridges Rd.). Turn left onto Twin Bridges Rd. and go
1.4 miles to Tally Lake campground sign. Turn right after sign,
staying on Twin Bridges Rd., and go 1 mile to another campground
sign (Farm to Market). Turn left onto Farm to Market and go 2
miles to another Tally Lake sign (Tally Lake Rd.). Turn right
onto Tally Lake Rd. (dirt) and go 9 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,349 ft.
The campground is composed of two sections - Northshore sites and
Loop Sites. Logan Creek separates the two sections. All
Northshore Sites have a view of Tally Lake, but there is no
potable water in this section. The Loop Sites section is
composed of two loops - A and B. Some Loop A sites overlook
Logan Creek and few overlook the lake. Most of the pull throughs
are in Loop B. The sites are shaded by mature Western Larch and
Douglas fir. There is little understory to provide seclusion
between sites. Tally Lake is the deepest natural lake in Montana
at 492 feet.
The campground is convenient for a day trip to the interactive
Environmental Education Center at the Big Mountain Summit (ski
resort). The Center is located approximately four miles north of
Whitefish and is accessed using the Ski Resort's ski lift,
gondola or hiking the Danny On Memorial Trail.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 9 through September 28.
NOTE: 6/14/2024 - Tally Lake Campground will be undergoing construction
during the summer of 2024, affecting some services and amenities. Contact
ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 38
Total Sites: 38
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 38
No. Grilles on Sites: 38
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel with some grass. The
waste station is available for a fee. There is potable water
tower at entrance to campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 9
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Tally Lake is 1,326 acres. The beach is grass and gravel.
HIKING
Tally Lake Overview Trail #804 (foot) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook Trout and Northern
Pike
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