Campground · MT
Lake Alva Campground
Lake Alva Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 4 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in July (5/10) and eases to its lowest in May (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 19 RV sites
- Max RV length 64 ft
Activities: BERRY PICKING, BEACHCOMBING, BIKING, BIRDING, CAMPING, BOATING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, HIKING, FISHING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, PADDLING, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLE BOATING, SAILING, WATER ACCESS, KAYAKING, SWIMMING, STAR GAZING, MOUNTAIN BIKING
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Alva Campground?
The nightly fee for individual RV/tent campsites is $20.00, beginning the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. 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. Outside of peak season (Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day), campsites will be available free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.