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$5 - $20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
29 campsites
Season
Friday before Memori...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Seeley Lake Campground, Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake, Montana
Families with kids who want a sandy swim beach, boat launch access, and cutthroat trout fishing will get the most from this place. Sites near the water book fast on Recreation.gov, grab one early. Note that Boy Scout Road's bridge is closed from the south, so confirm your approac
No potable water on-site means you're hauling your own, and recent reviews show a real slide in experience: theft, loud music past midnight, and generator noise are recurring complaints, not one-offs. Tent campers who need a reliably quiet night should weigh that seriously.
Reference information about Seeley Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>In 2024, the Seeley Lake Campground will be closed to start the season to repair the water system. The campground is anticipated to open around July 1, 2024.</p><p>The campground will also be transitiong to all sites being reservable in 2024 through recreation.gov. Reservations at this time will not be accepted until repairs are made. </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. </p><p>On the west shore of Seeley Lake, this campground offers fishing opportunities, a beach for swimming, waterskiing and a boat launch.</p>
The elevation is 3,993 ft. The campground is adjacent to Seeley Lake with some sites located near swim/"water play area." Other sites overlook a marsh. All sites are nestled among huge Western Larch pines. Seeley Lake is a nesting area for loons, which are often heard by campers. The understory of the campground is lush with grass, wildflowers and shrubs. Outfitters and equipment rental information is available from the Seeley Lake Chamber of Commerce (1-406-677-2880). There was so much to do in the Seeley Lake area. Although the authors were able to survey campgrounds, explore the forest on a couple of hikes, meet several very interesting local people, and enjoy many sights, they were unable to experience the Clearwater Canoe Trail. This brings up two points: don’t be shy about talking with local people, you’ll learn a lot; and, give yourself plenty of time to enjoy a place or plan a return trip. Lolo National Forest 357
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Seeley Lake is 1,000 acres. Some areas are restricted during May and June for the Loon nesting. Hiking: Seth Diamond Interpretive Trail (loop, foot) - 0.6 miles. Trail was under construction at time of visit. Fishing: Cutthroat, Brown and Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass and Northern Pike
Seeley Lake is 1,000 acres. Some areas are restricted during May and June for the Loon nesting.
The parking aprons are paved. There is an RV waste station, with no potable water, is available for a fee behind Lindey's Restaurant located north of Boy Scout Rd in Seeley Lake, MT.
In Seeley Lake, MT, take Boy Scout Rd. west 3.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. NOTE: Campground sign is well back from the road and not visible until the last moment.
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Summer brings daytime highs of 70-85°F and nights in the 40s-50s. July and August see the driest, clearest weather. Low humidity and calm evenings make for good stargazing. Mosquitoes are heavy enough during summer that multiple reviews specifically mention them. Winter transforms the area with deep snow, though the campground closes after Labor Day. Snowshoeing is popular among those who visit the lake in colder months.
Peak season for swimming, boating, fishing with dry, clear weather and good stargazing.
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Seeley Lake Campground offers basic amenities suitable for families and older campers. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. According to authoritative content, the campground has flush toilets and vault toilets. However, potable water is not provided on-site, requiring campers to arrange for their own water supply from nearby locations. Daily law enforcement patrols and an on-site volunteer campground host contribute to safety and upkeep. Trash and recycling facilities were not explicitly described in available sources. User reviews provide mixed reactions to campground facilities: "Campground was nice and we'll kept. Mosquitos were really bad there this time of the year," and "Great clean roomy and they stock wood at your site very nice." Other reviews mention frustrations like "Campsites are spacious but littered with trash." Reviewers also highlighted the need for rule enforcement, with one stating, "Maybe there needs to be more clearly posted rules because people were running generators after dark and other people were screaming in the streets about the noise."
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