River Point Campground: Seeley Lake Day Use Area & Camping

73 reviews

Boy Scout Rd, Seeley Lake, MT 59868, USA
+1 406-677-2233
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River Point Campground Introduce

Welcome to River Point Campground, located on Boy Scout Rd in Seeley Lake, MT. As a part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, this location offers both camping and a valuable free day-use area on the shores of Seeley Lake.

Environment and Location:

River Point Campground provides access to a beautiful setting on Seeley Lake, with stunning views of the Swan Mountain range. The day-use area features a beach, swimming area, and picnic tables spread throughout a wooded area, offering a mix of sun and shade. The paths through the woods are mostly flat, covered in pine needles, with some natural obstacles.

Services and Features:

River Point Campground offers both camping facilities and a free day-use area. Key features include:

A free day-use area with a beach and swimming access to Seeley Lake.
Picnic tables located in a wooded area, providing shaded spots.
Accessible restrooms at the center of the day-use area.
A large paved parking lot.
Beautiful views of the Swan Mountain range.
Camping sites are available, though further details about these sites are not provided in the reviews.

Accessibility Information:

The day-use area is relatively accessible, with a large paved parking lot and accessible restrooms. The path to the beach is a gradual slope, and the paths to the picnic tables are mostly flat, though covered with pine needles, branches, and pinecones. Note that the paved parking lot does not have disabled parking spaces.

Potential Considerations:

Visitors should be aware of a few potential considerations:

Reports of loud noise from generators and music at night, suggesting potential issues with quiet hours enforcement.
A sign warning of potential blue-green algae blooms in the swimming area, particularly later in the summer and fall. It is recommended to check reports and assess water conditions before swimming.
Heavy use during all seasons, according to recreational websites.

Customer Experiences:

Visitor reviews highlight the appeal of the free day-use area, with its beach, swimming, and beautiful views. The spread-out picnic tables offer some privacy. However, noise disturbances at night have been reported, and the potential for algae blooms is a concern. The accessibility of the day-use area is a positive feature.

Promotional Information:

River Point Campground offers a unique combination of camping and a free day-use area on Seeley Lake. If you're looking for a spot to enjoy swimming, picnicking, and scenic views, this location is a great option. However, be aware of potential noise issues and the possibility of algae blooms. It is recommended to contact the campground at (406) 677-2233 or +1 406-677-2233 for more information about camping availability and current conditions.

Address: Boy Scout Rd, Seeley Lake, MT 59868

Location

Montana Missoula County Seeley Lake Boy Scout Road

Customer Reviews

4.0

73 reviews

Disabled in the Wild

Jun 09, 2022

River Point Campground has a free day use area on Seeley Lake, featuring a beach, swimming area, picnic tables, and beautiful views of the Swan Mountain range. Accessibility info and site description: Follow the signs past the campground, straight to the free day use area. There is a large paved parking lot with no disabled parking, and two accessible restrooms at the center. Head toward the lake through a wooded area about 100 feet to the swimming beach. There is a gradual slope down to the water's edge, and a beautiful view of the mountains. To find the picnic tables, take the path to the right of the beach through the woods about 100 feet, or about 200 feet to the left of the beach where there is another three picnic tables and a circle of benches surrounding a campfire. The paths through the woods are mostly flat, covered in pine needles, with some branches, pinecones, and soft spots. There are many campgrounds around Seeley Lake, but very few day use areas, so I was excited when I heard about this site. It's a short distance from the parking lot to the small beach and offers beautiful views of the Swan Mountain range. The picnic tables are spread out throughout the woods which provides a little space between other visitors. I visited on a cold day in May, so there weren't many other people there at the time, but according to a recreation website, this site gets heavy use all year round. Also note: there was a sign at the swimming beach warning of blue green algae blooms, so be mindful of checking the reports before visiting and checking the water before going in, especially later in the summer and in the fall.

Jason Daughenbaugh

Jun 29, 2021

Only complaint was the neighbor's loud generator until around 11PM and another site's loud music until midnight. It would be nice if the campground enforced quiet hours.

Paula Johnson

Nov 18, 2023

Seeley lake area is so beautiful! Nice campground. Picnic tables and fire pits.

Bulent Tezcan

Jul 28, 2023

Location wise, very nice. The host was great. They offered me a camp site, someone left earlier, and didn't charge twice. Thank you. The crowd is expected to be loud with their dogs and noisy speedboats.

JF Bellanger

Jun 10, 2019

Lovely little campground aimed more for the glampers and pseudo-campers. Do not attend if you're looking for a more natural experience, as this is quite a controlled environment and even has a nearby connection to the water that you can swim about it. Good for those who favor relaxation over genuine camping.