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Lolo/Lake Alva


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David Ramos

June 24, 2022

We had a great time here. The lake was beautiful and it was amazing getting a spot here. Camp hosts were great. Wish there was more beach area for the lake. Only thing stopping 5 stars.

Disabled in the Wild

June 08, 2022

Lake Alva Campground has a day use recreation area on this quiet no-wake lake, featuring a swimming beach, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. Accessibility info and site description: From Hwy 83 ten miles north of Seeley Lake, turn west at the signs for Lake Alva campground, then turn left at the fork. There are four parking areas that make up one large parking lot, and no disabled parking. The accessible restroom can be found at the center of the one way loop near the boat ramp. One picnic site is located on the far side of this loop, and the other is at the second parking area on the right. The path to the swimming beach is at the corner of the first parking area on the left, marked with a sign. There's a short paved path, followed by a step down onto a graveled trail that leads downhill to a somewhat grassy spot with a sign that says "no lifeguard". This is the designated swimming site, but note that there is no true "beach" here. The distance from the parking lot to the swimming beach is about 100 feet. Lake Alva's best feature is that it's a no-wake lake, which means it will be more peaceful than other lakes nearby. This is a great spot for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, or even floating on an inner tube. The swimming beach leaves much to be desired, as there is no actual beach, and the small grassy area won't fit many people. However, it sounds like this spot might also be less busy than other nearby sites, so it may provide an opportunity to recreate on the water without the crowds!

Jamie Adams

August 08, 2021

Best place ever

Benjamin Friesen

July 18, 2021

Great campground. Good swimming. Lots of open sites on a Tuesday in July. Tons of free campfire wood.

Luciano Rosas

July 02, 2021

Very nice

J Barranger

July 26, 2020

Nice place, needs some ground maintenance.

Sherry Jennings

July 10, 2020

One of the most peaceful campgrounds on the planet. Tim, the host, was friendly and helpful. The birds here are amazing. We rolled in on motorcycles so I wished there were bear lockers. Thankfully our bike cases acted as impromptu food containers.

Samuel Frens

August 22, 2018

Clean facilities, a beautiful lake, some potable water, a picnic table and plenty of trees to hang a hammock, what more could one ask for? Would definitely return.