Big Larch Campground
Its 53 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Big Larch Campground is a National Forest campground near Missoula, Montana.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4Big Larch Campground Entrance Sign. It reads: Big Larch Campground, Lolo National Forest, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Campground. Western Larch trees displaying fall colors can be seen in the back. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 51 ft
- Max RV length
Big Larch Campground sits inside Lolo National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 53
- Group sites
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Max RV length
- 51 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
53 sites in 6 loops; the longest takes a 51 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL Bike Site 1 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BL Bike Site 1 |
| BL Bike Site 2 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BL Bike Site 2 |
| BL Bike Site 3 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BL Bike Site 3 |
| BLS01 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS01 |
| BLS02 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS02 |
| BLS03 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS03 |
| BLS04 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS04 |
| BLS05 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS05 |
| BLS06 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS06 |
| BLS07 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS07 |
| BLS08 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS08 |
| BLS09 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS09 |
| BLS10 | 1 | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 1, site BLS10 |
| BLS14 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS14 |
| BLS15 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS15 |
| BLS16 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS16 |
| BLS17 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS17 |
| BLS18 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS18 |
| BLS19 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS19 |
| BLS20 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS20 |
| BLS21 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS21 |
| BLS22 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS22 |
| BLS23 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS23 |
| BLS24 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS24 |
| BLS25 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS25 |
| BLS26 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS26 |
| BLS27 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS27 |
| BLS28 | 2 | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 2, site BLS28 |
| BLS35 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 39 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS35 |
| BLS37 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS37 |
| BLS38 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 46 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS38 |
| BLS39 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS39 |
| BLS40 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS40 |
| BLS41 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 39 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS41 |
| BLS42 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS42 |
| BLS43 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS43 |
| BLS44 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS44 |
| BLS45 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS45 |
| BLS46 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 51 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS46 |
| BLS47 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS47 |
| BLS48 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 48 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS48 |
| BLS49 | 3 | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 3, site BLS49 |
| BLS11 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS11 |
| BLS12 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS12 |
| BLS13 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS13 |
| BLS29 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 26 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS29 |
| BLS30 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS30 |
| BLS31 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS31 |
| BLS32 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS32 |
| BLS33 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS33 |
| BLS50 | 4 | Standard nonelectric | 29 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop 4, site BLS50 |
| 00A | BLUA | Group standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop BLUA, site 00A |
| 00B | BLUB | Group standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop BLUB, site 00B |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campground host
- On site
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,057 ft
47.1922, -113.4939 in Missoula. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Larch Campground?
Sites at Big Larch Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234346).
How many campsites does Big Larch Campground have?
Big Larch Campground has 53 campsites, including 2 group sites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Big Larch Campground?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Big Larch Campground.
Are there pull-through sites at Big Larch Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Big Larch Campground; 50 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Big Larch Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Larch Campground.
Is there a campground host at Big Larch Campground?
Yes, Big Larch Campground has a campground host on site.
Who manages Big Larch Campground?
Big Larch Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Larch Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Peak Season (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day): Single Site: $20 per night (2 vehicles included/site)
River Point Lolo Campground - Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Missoula and campgrounds in Missoula.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, toilets, hostOnSite, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)