Open, grassy areas and large ponderosa pine make this out-of-the-way
campground a delight for people who like open spaces as well as trees. The
campground is located along Monture Creek and adjacent to the Monture Creek
Trailhead. Fishing opportunities available. 16 miles by trail to Bob Marshall
and 11 miles to Scapegoat wildernesses. Public stock facilities available.

<p>Open, grassy areas and large ponderosa pine make this out-of-the-way campground a delight for people who like open spaces as well as trees. The campground is located along Monture Creek and adjacent to the Monture Creek Trailhead. Fishing opportunities available. 16 miles by trail to Bob Marshall and 11 miles to Scapegoat wildernesses. Public stock facilities available.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Monture Creek Campground

## Overview

Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana,
offering a variety of excellent winter recreation for visitors.

## Recreation

Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home,
but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation
opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of
groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of
land for exploration.  
  
The area also offers plentiful opportunities for cross country skiing,
snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

## Facilities

The two-story cabin is fully furnished and can accommodate up to eight people.
Beds with mattresses are available on the second floor, while the first floor
contains the kitchen, dining room and living room areas. A vault toilet
outhouse is located approximately 75 yards northeast of the cabin.  
  
The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove and oven, a small microwave,
refrigerator and a variety of cooking and eating dishes and utensils, as well
as pots and pans. There is a large table and ten chairs, as well as couches
and other seating. The living space has electricity, rugs and wood floors
throughout. Heat is provided by a propane heater. Propane fuel is provided.  
  
Guests should bring their own bedding, towels, food, water, garbage bags,
toilet paper and other necessities. Cleaning supplies and equipment are
provided and guests will need to clean the cabin prior to leaving. There are
no trash services, please pack out all garbage at departure.  
  
The cabin is only available in the winter and guests will need to hike,
snowmobile or ski about a mile to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their
own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own
amenities.

## Natural Features

The cabin is located about 8 miles north of the town of Ovando at an elevation
of 4,200 feet. The surrounding forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants
and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose,
deer and grizzly and black bears. Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the
forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearest gas and groceries is available about 10 miles from the cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana, offering a variety of excellent winter recreation for visitors.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Monture Guard Station offers modern amenities and furnishings just like home, but it also provides access to a variety of outdoor winter recreation opportunities that can only be enjoyed in a National Forest. A system of groomed trails surrounds the cabin and the nearby Seeley Lake, leaving lots of land for exploration.
<br/><br/>
The area also offers plentiful opportunities for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The two-story cabin is fully furnished and can accommodate up to eight people. Beds with mattresses are available on the second floor, while the first floor contains the kitchen, dining room and living room areas. A vault toilet outhouse is located approximately 75 yards northeast of the cabin.<br> <br>The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove and oven, a small microwave, refrigerator and a variety of cooking and eating dishes and utensils, as well as pots and pans. There is a large table and ten chairs, as well as couches and other seating. The living space has electricity, rugs and wood floors throughout. Heat is provided by a propane heater. Propane fuel is provided.<br> <br>Guests should bring their own bedding, towels, food, water, garbage bags, toilet paper and other necessities. Cleaning supplies and equipment are provided and guests will need to clean the cabin prior to leaving. There are no trash services, please pack out all garbage at departure. <br> <br>The cabin is only available in the winter and guests will need to hike, snowmobile or ski about a mile to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is located about 8 miles north of the town of Ovando at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The surrounding forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife. The area is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears. Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearest gas and groceries is available about 10 miles from the cabin.

Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Winter.

MONTURE GUARD STATION CABIN

Monture Gaurd Station

Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Summertime.

Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Summertime. An American Flag Waves in the Front Yard.

Monture Guard Station Cabin Interior Entrance and Living Room.

Monture Guard Station Cabin

This campground, on the shoreline of Cooper's Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a
semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view
of the lake and adjacent mountains. The Bob Marshall and Scapegoat
wildernesses are 7 miles away by trail. Big Nelson has tent camping only. No
camping is allowed in the parking lot and no trailers are permitted.

<p>This campground, on the shoreline of Cooper&#39;s Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view of the lake and adjacent mountains. The Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wildernesses are 7 miles away by trail. Big Nelson has tent camping only. No camping is allowed in the parking lot and no trailers are permitted.</p>

At this time we are not charging any use fees at this recreation site.

Big Nelson Campground

Together, the Great Bear Wilderness, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the
Scapegoat Wilderness form the **Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex** , an area of
more than 1.5 million acres. This is the third largest wilderness complex in
the lower 48 states. They are managed by three national forests - Flathead,
Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Lolo, and five ranger districts - Spotted Bear,
Hungry Horse, Lincoln, Rocky Mountain, and Seeley Lake.

Seeley Lake trailheads on the Lolo National Forest offer access to much of the
Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex for hiking, backpacking, and horse packing.
Motorized and mechanized uses are prohibited in wilderness. Visit the BMWC
Page for regulations including food storage requirements, and to access
information on trail conditions. The BMWC is grizzly bear country!

The Lolo National Forest manages a large portion of the Scapegoat Wilderness
within the Complex. To read more about the Bob Marshall and Great Bear
Wildernesses, visit the BMWC Page. Continue reading below to learn more about
the Scapegoat Wilderness.

## Scapegoat Wilderness

The United States Congress designated the Scapegoat Wilderness in 1972 and it
now has a total of 239,936 acres. The entire wilderness is in Montana and is
managed by the Rocky Mountain and Lincoln Ranger Districts (Helena-Lewis and
Clark National Forests) and Seeley Lake Ranger District (Lolo National
Forest). The Lolo National Forest manages nearly 76,000 acres, and the Helena-
Lewis and Clark National Forest manages the other 184,000 acres.

The Scapegoat Wilderness was designated through a community effort and earned
a place in history as the first citizen-initiated wilderness area in the
nation. In the 1960s, community members joined together to advocate for the
protection of the Lincoln Back Country, a 75,000-acre stretch of undeveloped
Helena National Forest-administered lands. Eventually, the proposed
designation was expanded to nearly 240,000 acres to capture the Scapegoat
Mountain region. During legislative hearings regarding the designation, Tom
Edwards, a member of the Lincoln Back Country Association, passionately
shared: "_Into this land of spiritual strength, I have been privileged to
guide on horseback literally thousands of people … I have harvested a self-
sustaining natural resource of the forest of vast importance. No one word will
suffice to explain this resource but let us call it the 'hush' of the land.
This hush is infinitely more valuable to me than money or my business."
_Finally, on August 20, 1972, Congress passed Public Law 92-395 and Scapegoat
joined the National Wilderness Preservation System.

The long northwest border of Scapegoat Wilderness is shared with Bob Marshall
Wilderness and the massive limestone cliffs that dominate 9,204-foot Scapegoat
Mountain are an extension of the "Bob's" Chinese Wall. Scapegoat's rugged
ridge tops slope down onto alpine meadows, heavily forested hillsides, and
timbered river bottoms. Fish are plentiful in the 14 lakes and 89 miles of
streams. Elevations range from about 5,000 feet on the Blackfoot River to
about 9,400 feet on Red Mountain. Wildlife includes wolverines, moose, deer,
elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, black bears, and numerous
grizzly bears.

Click each thumbnail photo below to enlarge the photo. Photos 1, 2, and 4
showcase the scenic beauty of the Scapegoat Wilderness with the North Fork of
the Blackfoot River running through the forested, mountainous landscape. Photo
3 is Smokes Cabin Bridge. The Smokes Cabin bridge crosses the North Fork of
the Blackfoot River via Hobnail Tom Trail #32 at milepost 3.1.

<p>Together, the Great Bear Wilderness, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Scapegoat Wilderness form the <strong><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/flathead/recarea/?recid=70759">Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex</a></strong>, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. This is the third largest wilderness complex in the lower 48 states. They are managed by three national forests - Flathead, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Lolo, and five ranger districts - Spotted Bear, Hungry Horse, Lincoln, Rocky Mountain, and Seeley Lake.</p><p>Seeley Lake trailheads on the Lolo National Forest offer access to much of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex for hiking, backpacking, and horse packing.&nbsp;Motorized and mechanized uses are prohibited in wilderness. Visit the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/flathead/recarea/?recid=70759">BMWC Page</a> for regulations including food storage requirements, and to access information on trail conditions. The BMWC is grizzly bear country!</p><p>The Lolo National Forest manages a large portion of the Scapegoat Wilderness within the Complex. To read more about the Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wildernesses, visit the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/flathead/recarea/?recid=70759">BMWC Page</a>. Continue reading below to learn more about the Scapegoat Wilderness.</p><h2>Scapegoat Wilderness</h2><p>The United States Congress designated the Scapegoat Wilderness in 1972 and it now has a total of 239,936 acres. The entire wilderness is in Montana and is managed by the Rocky Mountain and Lincoln Ranger Districts (Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forests) and Seeley Lake Ranger District (Lolo National Forest). The Lolo National Forest manages nearly 76,000 acres, and the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest manages the other 184,000 acres.</p><p>The Scapegoat Wilderness was designated through a community effort and earned a place in history as the first citizen-initiated wilderness area in the nation. In the 1960s, community members joined together to advocate for the protection of the Lincoln Back Country, a 75,000-acre stretch of undeveloped Helena National Forest-administered lands. Eventually, the proposed designation was expanded to nearly 240,000 acres to capture the Scapegoat Mountain region. During legislative hearings regarding the designation, Tom Edwards, a member of the Lincoln Back Country Association, passionately shared: &ldquo;<em>Into this land of spiritual strength, I have been privileged to guide on horseback literally thousands of people &hellip; I have harvested a self-sustaining natural resource of the forest of vast importance. No one word will suffice to explain this resource but let us call it the &lsquo;hush&rsquo; of the land. This hush is infinitely more valuable to me than money or my business.&rdquo; </em>Finally, on August 20, 1972, Congress passed Public Law 92-395 and Scapegoat joined the National Wilderness Preservation System.</p><p>The long northwest border of Scapegoat Wilderness is shared with Bob Marshall Wilderness and the massive limestone cliffs that dominate 9,204-foot Scapegoat Mountain are an extension of the &quot;Bob&#39;s&quot; Chinese Wall. Scapegoat&#39;s rugged ridge tops slope down onto alpine meadows, heavily forested hillsides, and timbered river bottoms. Fish are plentiful in the 14 lakes and 89 miles of streams. Elevations range from about 5,000 feet on the Blackfoot River to about 9,400 feet on Red Mountain. Wildlife includes wolverines, moose, deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, black bears, and numerous grizzly bears.</p><p>Click each thumbnail photo below to enlarge the photo. Photos 1, 2, and 4 showcase the scenic beauty of the Scapegoat Wilderness with the North Fork of the Blackfoot River running through the forested, mountainous landscape. Photo 3 is Smokes Cabin Bridge. The Smokes Cabin bridge crosses the North Fork of the Blackfoot River via Hobnail Tom Trail #32 at milepost 3.1.</p>

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex

## Overview

Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake within
the Lolo National Forest in Montana. A great place to cool off on a hot day,
it has a beach and a boat ramp, as well as ample shade for those who just want
to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is a favorite of locals, with plenty
of space for camping, picnicking and recreating on the water.

## Recreation

• The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking, paddling and
boating. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee
salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water
skiing is a popular activity on the lake.

• The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent
flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The
water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles,
or a couple of hours, down the river.

• The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley
offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a
large waterfall.

## Facilities

  * **Two group camping areas, 29 individiual RV/tent campsites, and three bicycle campsites are available for reservation** the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. These campsites will transition to first-come/first-serve outside of these dates. 
  * **19 individual sites are available on a First-Come/First-Serve basis**. These campsites can be paid for onsite by scanning a QR Code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Visitors will need to download the free recreation.gov mobile app through Android or iOS. This is best done prior to arrival
  * All campites are each equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, and a large paved parking area. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles are avaliable throughout the campground. Campground hosts on site 24 hours a day. 
  * The campground also offers a spacious day use area that includes a roped-off swimming beach, a boat ramp, a dock, boat trailer parking, and several picnic areas. Day use facilities are open year-round from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. No fees or reservations are required for day use.

## Natural Features

  * Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake, a 1,025 acre, glacial-formed lake within the "Chain of Lakes" - through which the Clearwater River flows. 
  * The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest, including plenty of tall larch and pine trees. While there is ample space between sites, the lack of understory makes for minimal privacy. At an elevation of about 4,000 feet, temperatures are pleasant throughout most of the summer months.
  * The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, grizzly and black bears (learn about bear safety ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.

## Nearby Attractions

• The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a
variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well
as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and
lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping
views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive
up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.

• Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a
variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and
view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions.

• About an hour from Seeley Lake, Missoula is one of Western Montana’s outdoor
recreation hubs. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an
international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake within the Lolo National Forest in Montana. A great place to cool off on a hot day, it has a beach and a boat ramp, as well as ample shade for those who just want to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is a favorite of locals, with plenty of space for camping, picnicking and recreating on the water.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>•      The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking, paddling and boating. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. </p>
<p>•	 The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</p>
<p>•	The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Two group camping areas, 29 individiual RV/tent campsites, and three bicycle campsites are available for reservation</strong> the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. These campsites will transition to first-come/first-serve outside of these dates. </li>
<li><strong>19 individual sites are available on a First-Come/First-Serve basis</strong>. These campsites can be paid for onsite by scanning a QR Code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Visitors will need to download the free recreation.gov mobile app through Android or iOS. This is best done prior to arrival</li>
<li>All campites are each equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, and a large paved parking area. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles are avaliable throughout the campground. Campground hosts on site 24 hours a day. </li>
<li>The campground also offers a spacious day use area that includes a roped-off swimming beach, a boat ramp, a dock, boat trailer parking, and several picnic areas. Day use facilities are open year-round from  6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. No fees or reservations are required for day use.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>Big Larch Campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake, a 1,025 acre, glacial-formed lake within the "Chain of Lakes" - through which the Clearwater River flows. </li>
<li>The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest, including plenty of tall larch and pine trees. While there is ample space between sites, the lack of understory makes for minimal privacy. At an elevation of about 4,000 feet, temperatures are pleasant throughout most of the summer months.</li>
<li>The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, grizzly and black bears (learn about<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lolo/home/?cid=stelprdb5287227#:~:text=During%20a%20grizzly%20bear%20encounter%3A&text=If%20the%20bear%20charges%E2%80%94stand,dead%2C%20use%20your%20bear%20spray" rel="nofollow"> bear safety</a> ). Both the  bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>• The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.</p>
<p>• Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. </p>
<p>• About an hour from Seeley Lake, Missoula is one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.</p>

* The nightly fee for **individual** RV/tent campsites is $20.00 through peak season (Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day).
  * The nightly fee for **group campsites** is $50.00 through peak season.
  * The nightly fee for **bicycle campsites** is $10.00 through peak season. 
  * Parking is allowed in the designated parking spur for each campsite only. Vehicles that do not fit must deposit an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 and must park in the day-use area. No parking along roadways. 
  * Outside of peak season (Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day), all campsites will be available free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
  * Day use facilities are free of charge and are open from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.

Big Larch Campground Entrance Sign. It reads: Big Larch Campground, Lolo National Forest, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Campground. Western Larch trees displaying fall colors can be seen in the background.

BIG LARCH CAMPGROUND

Big Larch Campground Beach area.

Big Larch Campground Entrance Sign. Western Larch trees displaying fall colors can be seen in the background.

Big Larch Campground Entrance

A picnic table and fire ring at a campsite in Big Larch Campground.

A forested area within Big Larch Campground. Western Larch trees can be seen displaying their gold needles in the fall.

A photo of Big Larch Campground day use swimming beach. It is summer and there are blue skies and a blue reflection on the water. The snow-capped Mission mountains can be seen in the distance.

Big Larch Campground

## Overview

River Point Campground on the West shore of Seeley Lake is bordered by the
Clearwater River to the North. Beach-front day-use picnic sites and a roped
swimming beach are just a short walk away from the 27 RV/Tent sites. This
includes 5 sites with river-front access.

River Point is a popular campground and day-use area that sees heavy use all
season. The campground is well known for its sweeping views of the eastern
shoreline, area peaks, and the old growth Western Larch trees that tower over
the valley.

## Recreation

  * The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking and paddling. There is no boat launch at this facility. A portion of the community trails network comes through the campground. The trails provide non-motorized access to town and nearby forest lands. 
  * The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.
  * The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. 

## Facilities

  * The 27 individual RV/Tent sites are avaliable for reservation the Friday before Memorial Day to the Tuesday after Labor Day, when the campground gate closes for the season. 
  * Campsites are equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and a paved parking stall. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles are available throughout the campground. Campground hosts are on site 24 hours a day. 
  * The campground is adjacent to a spacious day use beach with a roped-off swimming area and several picnic sites. Day use facilities are open year-round from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Mountain Time. No fees or reservations are required for day use.

## Natural Features

The campsites offer the chance to spend time with the old growth Western Larch
trees. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in
diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western
Larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as
“Gus”. The historic Camp Paxson can also be seen across the Clearwater River.
Bald eagles and osprey dive for fish in the early morning and late evening.

## Nearby Attractions

  * The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.
  * Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. 
  * Missoula, one one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>River Point Campground on the West shore of Seeley Lake is bordered by the Clearwater River to the North. Beach-front day-use picnic sites and a roped swimming beach are just a short walk away from the 27 RV/Tent sites. This includes 5 sites with river-front access. </p>
<p>River Point is a popular campground and day-use area that sees heavy use all season. The campground is well known for its sweeping views of the eastern shoreline, area peaks, and the old growth Western Larch trees that tower over the valley. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li>The campground is popular for swimming, fishing, biking and paddling. There is no boat launch at this facility. A portion of the community trails network comes through the campground. The trails provide non-motorized access to town and nearby forest lands. </li>
<li>The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</li>
<li>The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>The 27 individual RV/Tent sites are avaliable for reservation the Friday before Memorial Day to the Tuesday after Labor Day, when the campground gate closes for the season. </li>
<li>Campsites are equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and a paved parking stall. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles are available throughout the campground. Campground hosts are on site 24 hours a day. </li>
<li>The campground is adjacent to a spacious day use beach with a roped-off swimming area and several picnic sites. Day use facilities are open year-round from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Mountain Time. No fees or reservations are required for day use.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campsites offer the chance to spend time with the old growth Western Larch trees. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western Larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as “Gus”. The historic Camp Paxson can also be seen across the Clearwater River. Bald eagles and osprey dive for fish in the early morning and late evening.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.</li>
<li>Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. </li>
<li>Missoula, one one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.</li>
</ul>

* The nightly fee for individual RV/tent campsites is $20.00.
  * Parking is allowed in the designated parking spur for each campsite only. Vehicles that do not fit must deposit an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 and must park in the day-use area. No parking along roadways. 
  * Day use facilities are free of charge and are open from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.

Day-Use Beach and Roped Swim Area

Site 9 table and driveway looking West at occupied campsites.

Site 9 Table and Driveway Looking West at Occupied Campsites

View of Riverpoint Campground where the lake merges with the river.

Riverpoint from Across the Clearwater River

A photo of the outlet of Seeley Lake and the Clearwater River. The Western larch trees display their golden needles in Autumn.

River Point Lolo Campground (MT)

## Overview

Seeley Lake Campground is located on the western shore of Seeley Lake, a
glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission mountain
ranges. Seeley Lake is one of a half a dozen lakes within the valley known as
the 'Chain of Lakes' through which the Clearwater River flows.

Seeley Lake Campground is well known for its picturesque views of the Swan
Range and for its towering Western larch trees. The campground receives heavy
use and is a popular destination for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking,
and wildlife viewing.

## Recreation

  * The campground is popular for swimming, boating, paddling and picnicking. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. 
  * The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.
  * The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. 

## Facilities

  * 29 individual RV/Tent campsites are avaliable for reservation the Friday before Memorial Day to the Tuesday after Labor Day, when the campground gate closes for the season. 
  * The sites are equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and a paved parking stall. Accessible vault toilets, accessible flush toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles are available throughout the campground. Campground hosts are on site 24 hours a day. 
  * The 29 sites are just a short walk away from a spacious day-use area that includes two beaches, a roped-off swim area, a paved boat-launch, boat trailer parking and several picnic sites. Day-use facilities are open from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m Mountain Time. No fees or reservations are required for day-use. 

## Natural Features

  * The campsites offer the chance to spend time with old growth Western larch trees, a coniferous-decidious tree with distinct needles that turn bright gold in Autumn. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as “Gus”. 
  * The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, grizzly and black bears (learn about bear safety ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.

## Nearby Attractions

  * The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.
  * Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. 
  * Missoula, one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Seeley Lake Campground is located on the western shore of Seeley Lake, a glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission mountain ranges. Seeley Lake is one of a half a dozen lakes within the valley known as the 'Chain of Lakes' through which the Clearwater River flows.</p>
<p>Seeley Lake Campground is well known for its picturesque views of the Swan Range and for its towering Western larch trees. The campground receives heavy use and is a popular destination for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li>The campground is popular for swimming, boating, paddling and picnicking. Anglers cast for a variety of freshwater fish including Kokanee salmon, bass, whitefish, pike, trout and perch, among other species. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake. </li>
<li>The Clearwater Canoe Trailhead just North of Seeley Lake offers excellent flat water for viewing wildlife such as blue herons and river otters. The water trail is popular with canoeists and kayakers as it stretches 3.5 miles, or a couple of hours, down the river.</li>
<li>The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail on the East side of the valley offers an incredible day hike exploring recent burns, dense forests, and a large waterfall. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>29 individual RV/Tent campsites are avaliable for reservation the Friday before Memorial Day to the Tuesday after Labor Day, when the campground gate closes for the season. </li>
<li>The sites are equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and a paved parking stall. Accessible vault toilets, accessible flush toilets, drinking water and trash receptacles are available throughout the campground. Campground hosts are on site 24 hours a day. </li>
<li>The 29 sites are just a short walk away from a spacious day-use area that includes two beaches, a roped-off swim area, a paved boat-launch, boat trailer parking and several picnic sites. Day-use facilities are open from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m Mountain Time. No fees or reservations are required for day-use. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>The campsites offer the chance to spend time with old growth Western larch trees, a coniferous-decidious tree with distinct needles that turn bright gold in Autumn. Many of these trees are over 500 years old and several feet in diameter. Just a short distance away is the Girard Grove, home of a Western larch tree over 1000 years old and more than seven feet in diameter, known as “Gus”. </li>
<li>The area contains a wide variety of wildlife and is home to white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, grizzly and black bears (learn about <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lolo/home/?cid=stelprdb5287227" rel="nofollow">bear safety</a> ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li>The town of Seeley Lake, MT on the southeastern tip of the lake offers a variety of recreation services such as boat, canoe, and kayak rentals as well as guide services and resorts. Services like gas, groceries, restaurants, and lodging can also be found in town. Access to a variety of forests, sweeping views, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks can be discovered just a short drive up any of the nearby Forest Service roads.</li>
<li>Just a day trip away from Seeley Lake, Glacier National Park is known for a variety of opportunities to explore alpine landscapes, active glaciers, and view unique wildlife. Contact the park for current conditions. </li>
<li>Missoula, one of Western Montana’s outdoor recreation hubs is about an hour from Seeley Lake, MT. Missoula is a full-service city with 2 hospitals, an international airport, and access to services, hotels, and outdoor activities.</li>
</ul>

View from swim beach at Seeley Lake Campground.

View from swim beach at Seeley Lake Campground, looking east across Seeley Lake. Snow-capped peaks of the Swan Range can be seen in the background.

View from Seeley Lake beach looking North. A deep, blue sky and trees lining the lake can be seen reflecting in the water.

View from Seeley Lake swim beach at dusk. A storm rolls in from the East.

Larch trees along the road in Seeley Lake Campground.

Spend time in an old-growth Western larch forest at Seeley Lake Campground.

Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT)

Our facility will be undergoing construction that could impact the
availability of some amenities and services. Please visit our agency website
for additional information.

Our Boat Ramp and Boat Parking Area facility is undergoing construction and
will be closed. The closure should not impact the availability of Campground
and Day-Use amenities and services. Please visit our agency website for
additional information.

Seeley Lake Campground is located on the western shore of Seeley Lake, a
glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission mountain
ranges. Seeley Lake is one of a half a dozen lakes within the valley known as
the 'Chain of Lakes' through which the Clearwater River flows.

Seeley Lake Campground is well known for its picturesque views of the Swan
Range and for its towering Western larch trees. The campground receives heavy
use and is a popular destination for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking,
and wildlife viewing.

In 2024, the Seeley Lake Campground was closed to start the season to repair
the water system. The repairs are complete and the campground opened on July
19.

All campsites at the Seeley Lake Campground are now reservable on
www.recreation.gov. If you visit the campground and find an unoccupied site
that does not have an incoming reservation, it may be reserved with a credit
card by electronically scanning the QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile
app (Scan & Pay) at the campsite. Visitors will need to download the free
recreation.gov mobile app to their device. This is best done prior to arrival.
Please visit www.recreation.gov to learn more.

Currently, there is a bridge closure on Boy Scout Road that is used to access
Seeley Lake Campground. The campground must be approached from the north
entrance of Boy Scout Road.

<p>Seeley Lake Campground is located on the western shore of Seeley Lake, a glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission mountain ranges. Seeley Lake is one of a half a dozen lakes within the valley known as the &#39;Chain of Lakes&#39; through which the Clearwater River flows.</p><p>Seeley Lake Campground is well known for its picturesque views of the Swan Range and for its towering Western larch trees. The campground receives heavy use and is a popular destination for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.</p><p>In 2024, the Seeley Lake Campground was&nbsp;closed to start the season to repair the water system. The repairs are complete and the campground opened on July 19.</p><p>All campsites at the Seeley Lake Campground are now&nbsp;reservable on <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a>.&nbsp;If you visit the campground and find an unoccupied site that does not have an incoming reservation, it may be reserved with a credit card by electronically scanning the&nbsp;QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app (Scan &amp; Pay) at the campsite. Visitors will need to download the free recreation.gov mobile app to their device. This is best done prior to arrival. Please visit <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> to learn more.</p><p>Currently, there is a bridge closure on Boy Scout Road that is used to access Seeley Lake Campground. The campground must be approached from the north entrance of Boy Scout Road.&nbsp;</p>

$20 per night. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles.

Seeley Lake Campground

## Overview

The Double Arrow Lookout offers guests a chance to see the Seeley valley and
the adjacent Swan Mountains from a different and unique vantage point, high
above the hillside. The tower contains a few modern amenities, including
electricity, but allows guests to personalize their visits with their own
supplies. A variety of recreational opportunities exist in the surrounding
mountains, but the view is usually what attracts people to the tower.

## Recreation

Visitors enjoy hunting and hiking. There are a variety of trails that lead
from the lookout into the surrounding mountains and valleys.  
  
Seeley Lake is located about 2 miles east of Double Arrow and is open to
fishing, boating and other water-related recreation. It has a boat ramp, as
well as a sandy beach with ample shade for visitors who just want to relax and
enjoy the alpine setting.

## Facilities

Double Arrow has an exterior stairway leading to a platform with a covered
walkway all the way around the window-encased living quarters. The facility
has electric lights, heat, a cook stove and a small refrigerator. An outdoor
vault toilet is a short distance from the tower.  
  
Two single platforms and two portable cots are provided, able to sleep up to
four people. Camping and sleeping are not allowed in the area around and below
the lookout. Cell phone service is available in the area.  
  
Guests must furnish everything they need in the way of bedding, cooking and
eating equipment and cleaning supplies. Guests will also need to bring their
own food, towels, soap, garbage bags and toilet paper, among other supplies
deemed necessary. The cabin will need to be cleaned before leaving.  
  
The lookout can be accessed by vehicle, however, the steep dirt and gravel
road requires high-clearance vehicles. Guests are responsible for their own
travel arrangements and safety.

## Natural Features

The lookout is a 14-by-14 structure atop a 20 foot tower. It was built in 1933
and staffed by Forest Service employees until the mid-'80s, when it was opened
to the public for recreation purposes. The tower is now listed on the National
Historic Lookout Register.  
  
The forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife, and is home
to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears
(learn about bear safety ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the
forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.

## Nearby Attractions

The lookout is a short distance from the Clearwater River Canoe Trail, which
offers a prime location to witness the area's spectacular birding, wildlife
viewing and scenic views. The 3.5-mile trail can be completed in a couple
hours and is done entirely on the water.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Double Arrow Lookout offers guests a chance to see the Seeley valley and the adjacent Swan Mountains from a different and unique vantage point, high above the hillside. The tower contains a few modern amenities, including electricity, but allows guests to personalize their visits with their own supplies. A variety of recreational opportunities exist in the surrounding mountains, but the view is usually what attracts people to the tower.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy hunting and hiking. There are a variety of trails that lead from the lookout into the surrounding mountains and valleys. 
<br/><br/>
Seeley Lake is located about 2 miles east of Double Arrow and is open to fishing, boating and other water-related recreation. It has a boat ramp, as well as a sandy beach with ample shade for visitors who just want to relax and enjoy the alpine setting.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Double Arrow has an exterior stairway leading to a platform with a covered walkway all the way around the window-encased living quarters. The facility has electric lights, heat, a cook stove and a small refrigerator. An outdoor vault toilet is a short distance from the tower.<br><br>Two single platforms and two portable cots are provided, able to sleep up to four people. Camping and sleeping are not allowed in the area around and below the lookout. Cell phone service is available in the area.<br><br>Guests must furnish everything they need in the way of bedding, cooking and eating equipment and cleaning supplies. Guests will also need to bring their own food, towels, soap, garbage bags and toilet paper, among other supplies deemed necessary. The cabin will need to be cleaned before leaving.<br><br>The lookout can be accessed by vehicle, however, the steep dirt and gravel road requires high-clearance vehicles. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The lookout is a 14-by-14 structure atop a 20 foot tower. It was built in 1933 and staffed by Forest Service employees until the mid-'80s, when it was opened to the public for recreation purposes. The tower is now listed on the National Historic Lookout Register.<br><br>The forest contains a wide variety of trees, plants and wildlife, and is home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer and grizzly and black bears (learn about <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lolo/home/?cid=stelprdb5287227" rel="nofollow">bear safety</a> ). Both the bald and golden eagle reside in the forest, along with trumpeter swan, herons and dozens of varieties of ducks.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The lookout is a short distance from the Clearwater River Canoe Trail, which offers a prime location to witness the area's spectacular birding, wildlife viewing and scenic views. The 3.5-mile trail can be completed in a couple hours and is done entirely on the water.

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Tower in background, flag pole with American flag in foreground, fluffy grey clouds pass over a partly cloudy blue sky

DOUBLE ARROW LOOKOUT- Catwalk looking East

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Catwalk facing North to Seeley Lake water body and Richmond Ridge Mountains. Cotton Candy colored clouds during sunset.

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Exterior deck facing North to Seeley Lake water body and Richmond Ridge Mountains. Cotton Candy colored clouds during sunset.

Lookout Tower Cabin- Walkway and hand railing painted white

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Interior looking northeast. A sleeping cot can be seen.

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- Interior looking northeast

Double Arrow Lookout Tower- interior cabin looking northwest. Plenty of natural light shines through the windows, even on a cloudy day.

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