Swan Lake Campground

Show on map 406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777

200 RANGER STATION RD
BIGFORK, MT 59911

Overview

This recreation area is located near the village of Swan Lake at the north end of the scenic Swan Valley in northwest Montana. The campground consists of two loops. Ponderosa Loop offers open, large sites with plenty of space, while sites at Birch Loop are shaded and more clustered together. There is also a reservable group site which accomodates up to 100 people. Here, we have 38 rentable sites. 24 sites are reservable and 14 sites are for our walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.

Recreation

Campers and day-use visitors have access to a boat ramp and a beach. Both power and non-motorized boating is permitted.
This campground also offers Kayak, Paddleboard and Canoe rentals and firewood for sale.
Anglers can fish for several kinds of trout as well as Kokanee salmon and Northern Pike. Bike lanes wind throughout the campground.

Facilities

The campground has 38 family-sized campsites and large group site with paved parking areas, fire rings and picnic tables. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. There is no dump station at this campground but there is a fill station as you enter the park on the right just passed the Pay Kiosk.

Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to move your reservation to a first-come, first serve (walk in) site upon arrival, you will have to pay for the new spot as you held a reservable spot that fellow campers were not able to book online.

Natural Features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains lies the 2.4 million acre Flathead National Forest. Home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull trout, with numerous lakes, streams and rivers to enjoy, the forest is the premiere destination for visitors looking to experience natural landscapes of the American West. Swan Lake is surrounded by dense conifer forest and the craggy, snow-covered peaks of the Swan Mountain Range.

Nearby Attractions

Glacier National Park is within an hour drive. About a mile from the campground is the Swan River National Wildlife Refuge, with a wildlife and bird observation area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-8199.

Charges & Cancellations

Please cancel 4 days prior. For day of arrival cancellations please call Leona at 406- 210-8199 so we can get the information to the Campground Host. All Considerations will be made after your original reservation dates have passed.

*No shows have no chance of a refund.

Camp site features

Across 40 camp sites:

Picnic table: 24 of 40 sites
Pets allowed: all 40 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 40 sites
Group sites: 1 of 40 sites
Longest RV: 75 ft
Largest party: 100 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

To Make Reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Individual Site Reservations: $22.00 per camper unit per night. Camping unit is tent, trailer, motorhome, mobile sleeping unit, etc. If you have an additional camping unit in your spot, please be ready to pay the addtional $22 per nite (cash of check only) to the host or in the fee tube. Guests must arrive and check in with the campground host by 11 a.m. the day following your arrival or risk forfeiture of fees and the site may be given to another camper. You are allowed two motorized vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/day per vehicle will be collected upon arrival at the campground. Group Site Reservation (G1): 1 - 25 people - $200/night 26 - 50 people - $250/night 51 - 75 people - $300/night 76 - 100 people - $350/night There is no extra vehicle charge in the group site. Starting in 2025, there will be a $100/night non-refundable down payment fee to reserve the group site. The remaining balance will be due 30 days prior to arrival.

Directions

From Bigfork, Montana, take State Route 209 east for 4.9 miles to Swan Lake/State Route 83. Turn right and go 10.9 miles to the campground sign. Turn left at the sign into the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

181 reviews

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Cathy E

Loop:Pond

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Reviewed a month ago

Very nice campground. Shady spots.

Ann S

Loop:Birc

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Reviewed a month ago

Despite having a huge tree suddenly fall into my campsite and onto my car, the camping was pleasant. Camp hosts quickly cleaned up the campsite after the tree fell and even brought me another chair to use, as mine was destroyed. Hikes to Bond Lake and Hall Lake, both with trailheads close to campground, were stunning.

PHILLIP N

Loop:Pond

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Reviewed a month ago

Since it was the last week for this campground to be open for the year, we were able to get a prime spot which is not easily done in the summer. It is a beautifully maintained campground with the best hosts! Swan Lake Campground is in our top five campgrounds in Montana.

linda b

Loop:Pond

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Reviewed a month ago

Love this campground, the hosts, location all add up to the perfect spot!!

Stephanie S

Loop:Birc

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful weather and clean campground.

PAUL N

Loop:Pond

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Reviewed a month ago

Great campground that was clean and well maintained. Wonderful views of the lake from the day use area across the highway from the campground. Our site was had limited sites for larger tents but was fine for our needs.

Availability

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