Swan Lake

Located in the scenic Swan Valley near Bigfork, the Swan Lake Day Use Area provides boat access to Swan Lake via a well-maintained public launch. The ramp is situated on the west side of Highway 83 at mile marker 72, just north of Swan Lake village, with nearby camping and picnic facilities available. This is a convenient access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters looking to explore the calm waters of Swan Lake and enjoy the surrounding Flathead National Forest scenery.

The day-use area features a boat ramp, beach, and group picnic facilities. For those planning an extended visit, Swan Lake Campground is located directly across Highway 83 on the east side, offering 38 campsites on two loops (Ponderosa and Birch) at $22/night per unit. The campground also has a reservable group site accommodating up to 100 people. Reservations for both camping and group sites can be made through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

**Directions from Bigfork:** Take State Route 209 east for 4.9 miles to Swan Lake/State Route 83, then turn right (north) for 10.9 miles. Turn left at the Swan Lake Day Use Area sign near mile marker 72.

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...

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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-8199.
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.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. 

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