Lakeside Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Lakeside Campground
Located at the south end of Lake Alva, this campground offers a chance to camp and enjoy lake activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. There are also wildlife and bird watching opportunities here. It is 15 miles to the Mission Mountain Wilderness.
Before you go
Season
May 28 – September 30
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Five standard family sites (max 10 people) at $10 per night are available at this campground on a first-come first-served basis. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles. Fees are charged from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Group Sites: $50 per night. Camping reservations accepted for small groups. Visit Recreation.gov to reserve group site.
Restrictions
Food storage orders are in place. Please see our Bear Safety and Food Storage Information for important information about food storage to protect you and the bears from unwanted encounters. All boats on Lake Alva must operate at a “no-wake” speed year-round.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.