Sylvan Lake
Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Sylvan Lake is a National Forest campground near Kalispell, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- Dirt
- Access road
It sits right at the edge of Kootenai National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 5
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Access road
- Dirt
- Elevation
- 3,606 ft
47.9169, -115.2812 in Lincoln. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sylvan Lake?
No. Sylvan Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Sylvan Lake?
Camping at Sylvan Lake is free.
How many campsites does Sylvan Lake have?
Sylvan Lake has 5 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Sylvan Lake?
No. Sylvan Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Sylvan Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sylvan Lake.
Who manages Sylvan Lake?
Sylvan Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sylvan Lake
- Sites
- 6
- Season
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Kalispell and campgrounds in Lincoln.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (sites.total, petsAllowed, fee, toilets, water, fireRings, elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (accessRoad), accessed 2026-09-30