TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND campground
WHITEFISH, Montana

TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND

Mixed (reservable + first-come)
41 campsites
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41

Total Campsites

Campground

23

Reservable Sites

Mixed (reservable + first-come)

1

Accessible

ADA-compliant sites

Organization

Managing agency

Overview

About TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND

Overview Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National Forest and offers a variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 38 rentable sites with 21 of them being reservable and 17 are for our walk-up visitors. We also have a group site, site 39 and also our Pavilion group site available for reservations. The stay limit is 16 consecutive nights. Recreation Hiking, horseback riding and biking trails wind around the Tally Lake Campground and the lake. Wildlife like waterfowl, bald eagles and migratory birds are commonly spotted. (No horses are allowed in the campground) A dock provides access to the lake's best fishing, which includes kokanee salmon, a variety of trout and northern pike. Visitors also enjoy boating, water skiing and other water recreation on the 1,326 acres of Tally Lake. This campground also offers Kayak, Paddleboard and Canoe rentals. Facilities Hiking, horseback riding and biking trails wind around the Tally Lake Campground and the lake. Wildlife like waterfowl, bald eagles and migratory birds are commonly spotted. (No horses are allowed in the campground) A dock provides access to the lake's best fishing, which includes kokanee salmon, a variety of trout and northern pike. Visitors also enjoy boating, water skiing and other water recreation on the 1,326 acres of Tally Lake. This campground also offers Kayak, Paddleboard and Canoe rentals. Natural Features The campground is nestled in the highlands of northwestern Montana, adjacent to Tally Lake, which is the deepest natural lake in Montana. It sits in a mature forest of Western Larch and Douglas fir trees. Nearby Attractions The popular Whitefish Lake is about 20 miles from the campground. Visitors to the area also enjoy the Forest Service Summit Nature Center at Whitefish Mountain Resort, located about 25 miles away and accessed by the resort chairlift or the Danny On hiking trail. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations made within the 4 Day Reservation Window will be "considered" for a refund, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only and will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Day of Arrival cancellations must be turned in by calling Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to 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.

  • 41 total campsites listed.
  • 23 reservable sites plus first-come options.
  • 1 accessible campsite listed.
  • Most common site type: standard nonelectric (38).
  • Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
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Campsite Inventory

41 sites to choose from

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38total sites

21

Reservable

0

Accessible

GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC

1total sites

1

Reservable

1

Accessible

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

1total sites

1

Reservable

0

Accessible

MANAGEMENT

1total sites

0

Reservable

0

Accessible

Amenities & Details

Everything you need to know

Accessibility

Yes

Campfire Allowed

Yes

Site capacity

Single

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Condition Rating

Basic

Double Driveway

Yes

Driveway entry

Back-In, Pull-Through

Driveway Grade

Moderate, Slight

Driveway length (ft)

25, 27, 30, 31

Driveway surface

Gravel

GRILLS

Yes

Grills/Fire Ring

Yes

Location Rating

Good, Prime

Max Num of Horses

38

Max guests

100, 25, 8

Max vehicle length (ft)

30, 36, 40, 60

Minimum guests

Yes, 10

Reservations & Contact

Plan your stay

Mixed (reservable + first-come)

Phone

406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777

Getting There

From Whitefish, Montana, take US Rt. 93 north for 4 miles until you reach Twin Bridges Rd., turn left onto Twin Bridges Rd. and travel 1.4 miles to the Tally Lake campground sign. Turn right after the sign, staying on Twin Bridges Rd., and proceed 1 mile to another campground sign at Farm to Market. Turn left onto Farm to Market and go 2 miles to Tally Lake Rd., turn right onto Tally Lake Rd. (dirt) and go 9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at the sign into the campground.

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know before your trip to TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND.

How do reservations work for TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND?

Reservation availability for TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.

What campsite types are available at TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND?

TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND currently lists STANDARD NONELECTRIC (38), GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC (1), GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC (1), MANAGEMENT (1).

Where is TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND located?

TALLY LAKE CAMPGROUND is in Montana near WHITEFISH. Coordinates: 48.4136, -114.5856.

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