Tally Lake Campground
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 38 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
40 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 039 | TALLY | Group | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 25 / 5 | ||||
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | |||
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 004 | Standard | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | |||
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 37 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | |||
| 008 | Standard | Pull-through | 78 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred | |||
| 010 | Standard | Pull-through | 57 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | To make reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777. Individual Site Reservations: $22.00 per camper unit per night. Guests must arrive and check in with the campground host or risk forfeiture of fees and the site may be given to another camper. |
| Accessibility | Site G001 is listed accessible |
The campground offers 39 campsites for tent and RV camping, 17 being first come, first serve. It provides access to a boat ramp, an open air pavilion with private volleyball net, beaches and picnic areas and public volleyball net. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. As well as a dump station with a water fill station. Water spigots throughout the campground are not for filling your RV, only your jugs of drinking water. An on-site host is available to answer questions and provide additional information.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Mid May to September 29, 2923 |
| Forest | Flathead National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777 or on-line at Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Table of Campground Fees Single Site Double Site Extra Vehicle Day Use $20 $40 $5 $5 |
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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.
| Nearest town | Whitefish, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.4136° N, 114.5856° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed. *No shows have no chance of a refund.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | The Toggery ↗ | 11.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bish's RV ↗ | 22.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 29 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miTally Lake Accessible ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 0.4 miTally Lake Overlook2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 1.3 miTally Gorge2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miTally Mtn2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2 miTally Ridge3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miTally Mtn Connector0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Kootenai National Forest begins about 4.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.8 miKootenai National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,622,202 acres
- 8.4 miFlathead National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,651,693 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Stillwater Ranger Station Historic DistrictHistoric district · Olney · 8.9 mi
- Ray E. Taylor HouseBuilding · Whitefish · 11.3 mi
- First Presbyterian Church of WhitefishBuilding · Whitefish · 11.4 mi
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.
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.
Nearby
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tally Lake Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Tally Lake Campground?
To make reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777. Individual Site Reservations: $22.00 per camper unit per night. Guests must arrive and check in with the campground host or risk forfeiture of fees and the site may be given to another camper.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Tally Lake Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Tally Lake Campground have?
41 sites, including 38 standard sites without power, 1 group shelter nonelectric, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Tally Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Tally Lake Campground?
As well as a dump station with a water fill station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Tally Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tally Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Tally Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Tally Lake Campground?
Site G001 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Tally Lake Campground?
Hiking, horseback riding and biking trails wind around the Tally Lake Campground and the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Tally Lake Campground?
Whitefish, Montana. The popular Whitefish Lake is about 20 miles from the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Tally Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sylvia Lake Campground (11.7 mi, first-come), Ashley Lake South Campground (13.9 mi, first-come), and South Dickey Lake (22.8 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby