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Swan Lake Campground

Flathead National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGlacier NP / West GlacierMontana⭐ 4.5 (163)
Swan Lake Campground
🟢 13 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Swan Lake Campground in Montana has 13 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, POND #036–POND #038 next to each othersites 👥 A Loop #G1, BIRC #003, #015, POND #019, #026, #028, #029, #036, #037, #038
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites BIRC #001, POND #020, #022
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 POND #033 & POND #034 next to each othersites BIRC #002, POND #021, #027, #031, #033, #034
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 10h agosites BIRC #002, #004, POND #027
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites BIRC #011
Wed Sep 2 – Sat Sep 53 nightsbook these dates →opened 10h agosites BIRC #004
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites POND #032, #035
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites BIRC #012

📷 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 A Loop #G1 — A photo of Site G1 of Loop A Loop at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wi
Site A Loop #G1 · A photo of Site G1 of Loop A Loop at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wiCheryl Delonge
Campsite A Loop #G1 — A photo of Site G1 of Loop A Loop at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wi
Site A Loop #G1 · A photo of Site G1 of Loop A Loop at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wiCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIRC #003 — A photo of Site 003 of Loop BIRC at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site BIRC #003 · A photo of Site 003 of Loop BIRC at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIRC #003 — A photo of Site 003 of Loop BIRC at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site BIRC #003 · A photo of Site 003 of Loop BIRC at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIRC #015 — A photo of Site 015 of Loop BIRC at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site BIRC #015 · A photo of Site 015 of Loop BIRC at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIRC #015 — A photo of Site 015 of Loop BIRC at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site BIRC #015 · A photo of Site 015 of Loop BIRC at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite POND #019 — A photo of Site 019 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site POND #019 · A photo of Site 019 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite POND #019 — A photo of Site 019 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site POND #019 · A photo of Site 019 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite POND #026 — A photo of Site 026 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site POND #026 · A photo of Site 026 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite POND #026 — A photo of Site 026 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site POND #026 · A photo of Site 026 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite POND #028 — A photo of Site 028 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site POND #028 · A photo of Site 028 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
Campsite POND #028 — A photo of Site 028 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND wit
Site POND #028 · A photo of Site 028 of Loop POND at SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND witCheryl Delonge
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 24.6 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station24.6 midirections →
🔌 Charging station24.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 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 11 openings at Swan Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 3–9 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

💵 $22–$75/nightGroup Picnic AreaGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★159 ratings
5★109
4★34
3★7
2★6
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.5/4
AT&T0.3/4
T-Mobile0.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Swan Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Swan Lake Campground?

Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake Campground?

Campsite fees at Swan Lake Campground run about $22–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Swan Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Swan Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 3–9 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 Swan Lake Campground a good campground?

Swan Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 163 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Swan Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Swan Lake Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.5 out of 5 from 91 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Swan Lake Campground located?

Swan Lake Campground is located in Glacier NP / West Glacier, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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