Tally Lake Campground

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Tally Lake Campground

Overview Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National Forest and offers a variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. Natural Features: The campground is nestled in the highlands of northwestern Montana, adjacent to Tally Lake, the second deepest Lake in Montana 445 feet deep. It sits in a mature forest of Western Larch and Douglas fir trees. Recreation: Hiking, horseback riding and biking trails wind around the Tally Lake Campground and the lake. Wildlife like waterfowl, bald eagles and migratory birds are commonly spotted. A dock provides access to the lake’s best fishing, which includes kokanee salmon, a variety of trout and northern pike. Visitors also enjoy boating, water skiing and other water recreation on the 1,326 acres of Tally Lake. Facilities: The campground offers dozens of campsites for tent and RV camping. It provides access to a boat ramp, an open air pavilion, beaches and picnic areas. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An on-site host is available to answer questions and provide additional information. The campground has 40 campsites, boat launch, open air pavilion, beach area, picnic site, water and hosts on site during the summer months. The Tally Lake Pavilion is a beautiful timber frame open air pavilion. The site has parking for 50 vehicles, a double vault toilet, picnic tables, fire grill, group fire ring, horse pit, volleyball court, and nature trail. The pavilion is centrally located within the Tally Lake Campground. There are several trails nearby and two trails within the campground. One group site (site 39) and the pavilion can be reserved through the national recreation website. Firewood is generally for sale by the host. Nearby Attractions: The popular Whitefish Lake is about 20 miles from the campground. Visitors to the area also enjoy the Forest Service Summit Nature Center at Whitefish Mountain Resort, located about 25 miles away and accessed by the resort chairlift or the Danny On hiking trail. Tally Lake Campground Map

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