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Big Larch Campground

Lolo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMissoula / Lolo NFMontana⭐ 4.1 (39)
Big Larch Campground
🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31
Availability checked 15h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Big Larch Campground in Montana has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 1 #BL Bike Site 3 & 2 #BLS17 next to each othersites 1 #BL Bike Site 2, #BL Bike Site 3, 2 #BLS17, #BLS18
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 2 #BLS21 & 3 #BLS40 next to each othersites 2 #BLS20, #BLS21, 3 #BLS40, #BLS43, #BLS48
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 1 #BL Bike Site 1 & 2 #BLS15 next to each othersites 👥 BLUA #00A, 1 #BL Bike Site 1, 2 #BLS15, #BLS16, #BLS19, #BLS22, #BLS23, #BLS24, #BLS25, #BLS26, #BLS27, #BLS28, 3 #BLS35, #BLS37, #BLS38, #BLS39, #BLS41, #BLS42, #BLS44, #BLS47, #BLS49
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites 3 #BLS45, #BLS46
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →opened 15h agosites 2 #BLS14
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 15h ago👥 1 #BL Bike Site 1 & 2 #BLS21 next to each othersites 1 #BL Bike Site 1, 2 #BLS21
Fri Sep 4 – Sun Sep 62 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 15h agosites 2 #BLS15

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite 1 #BL Bike Site 2 — A photo of Big Larch Bike Site 2 (BLBS2) in Loop 1 at Big La
Site 1 #BL Bike Site 2 · A photo of Big Larch Bike Site 2 (BLBS2) in Loop 1 at Big LaUSFS
Campsite 1 #BL Bike Site 3 — A photo of Big Larch Bike Site 3 (BLBS3) in Loop 1 at Big La
Site 1 #BL Bike Site 3 · A photo of Big Larch Bike Site 3 (BLBS3) in Loop 1 at Big LaUSFS
Campsite 2 #BLS17 — A photo of Site BLS17 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground with
Site 2 #BLS17 · A photo of Site BLS17 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground withUSFS
Campsite 2 #BLS17 — A photo of Site BLS17 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground with
Site 2 #BLS17 · A photo of Site BLS17 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground withUSFS
Campsite 2 #BLS18 — A photo of Site BLS18 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground with
Site 2 #BLS18 · A photo of Site BLS18 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground withUSFS
Campsite 2 #BLS18 — A photo of Site BLS18 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground with
Site 2 #BLS18 · A photo of Site BLS18 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground withUSFS
Campsite 2 #BLS20 — A photo of Site BLS20 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground with
Site 2 #BLS20 · A photo of Site BLS20 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground withUSFS
Campsite 2 #BLS20 — A photo of Site BLS20 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground with
Site 2 #BLS20 · A photo of Site BLS20 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground withUSFS
Campsite 2 #BLS21 — A photo of Site BLS21 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground with
Site 2 #BLS21 · A photo of Site BLS21 in Loop 2 at Big Larch Campground withUSFS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Big Larch Campground over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 1–6 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$50/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆37 ratings
5★19
4★10
3★4
2★2
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.7/4
Verizon3.2/4
T-Mobile3.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Larch Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Larch Campground?

Big Larch Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Larch Campground?

Campsite fees at Big Larch Campground run about $20–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Larch Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Larch Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Larch Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Big Larch Campground over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 1–6 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Larch Campground a good campground?

Big Larch Campground holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 39 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Larch Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Larch Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Larch Campground located?

Big Larch Campground is located in Missoula / Lolo NF, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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