Swan Lake Campground

Flathead National Forest, MT · ≈27.9 mi to Kalispell
Sites
41
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
27.9 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • Fishing and water sports enthusiasts
  • Hikers and biking adventurers
  • Pets and their owners
  • ADA accessibility needs

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Those seeking cell phone coverage
  • Visitors wanting proximity to town

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

38 Standards (no Hookups)
1 Tent Only (no Hookups)
1 Group Picnic AreaReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 100 people
1 Group Standard (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 100 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

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Where it is

Nearest town: Kalispell, ~27.9 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USFS

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground