U.S. Forest Service · MT

Lakeside Campground

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OpenSeason 05-28 – 09-30

UnlistedAccess

The place

Located at the south end of Lake Alva, this campground offers a chance to camp and enjoy lake activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. There are also wildlife and bird watching opportunities here. It is 15 miles to the Mission Mountain Wilderness.

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Five standard family sites (max 10 people) at$10 per night are available at this campground on a first-come first-served basis. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles. Fees are charged from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Group Sites: $50 per night. Camping reservations accepted for small groups. Visit Recreation.gov to reserve group site.

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Your representative

This campground sits in MT-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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