Openings · last 7 days
14
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 14 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234480
When Swan Lake Campground reopens
Swan Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
54
Openings · last 90 days
56
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 18 of 56 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (32.1%), with Friday (10) and Thursday (9) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 15:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 35 of 56 detected openings (62.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3.8–9.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 024 | 7 | 12.5% |
| 028 | 6 | 10.7% |
| 022 | 5 | 8.9% |
| 020 | 5 | 8.9% |
| 038 | 5 | 8.9% |
Site 024 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 41 monitored sites
Of the 520 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 196 open for online reservation · 129 reserved · 195 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 41 monitored sites, 25 can be reserved online and 15 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
62.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 196 of 520 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online62.3%
Open site-nights196 / 520
Reserved (of online inventory)129 / 325
Weekday openings138
Weekend openings58
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 138 fall on weekdays and 58 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 196 of 520 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 40 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 004 | 11 |
| 031 | 11 |
| 002 | 10 |
| 028 | 10 |
| 032 | 10 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
196 open site-nights across 25 sites at Swan Lake Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 38 2-night, 34 3-night, 7 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site G1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 75 ft. 40 sites take 25 ft, 39 sites take 35 ft, 38 sites take 40 ft.
All 25 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | 58 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 031 | 55 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 002 | 44 ft | None | 10 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 028 | 55 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 032 | 58 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 036 | 55 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| G1 | 48 ft | None | 10 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 011 | 53 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 024 | 54 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 029 | 55 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 033 | 56 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 003 | 53 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 019 | 53 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 021 | 55 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 034 | 56 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 035 | 57 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 001 | 55 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 30 |
| 015 | 55 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 022 | 37 ft | None | 7 | 6 nights | Sep 19, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 026 | 55 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 012 | 53 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 027 | 55 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 037 | 55 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 038 | 55 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 020 | 45 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Swan Lake Campground
Overview
This recreation area is located near the village of Swan Lake at the north end of the scenic Swan Valley in northwest Montana. The campground consists of two loops. Ponderosa Loop offers open, large sites with plenty of space, while sites at Birch Loop are shaded and more clustered together. There is also a reservable group site which accomodates up to 100 people. Here, we have 38 rentable sites. 24 sites are reservable and 14 sites are for our walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.
Recreation
Campers and day-use visitors have access to a boat ramp and a beach. Both power and non-motorized boating is permitted. This campground also offers Kayak, Paddleboard and Canoe rentals and firewood for sale. Anglers can fish for several kinds of trout as well as Kokanee salmon and Northern Pike. Bike lanes wind throughout the campground.
Facilities
The campground has 38 family-sized campsites and large group site with paved parking areas, fire rings and picnic tables. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. There is no dump station at this campground but there is a fill station as you enter the park on the right just passed the Pay Kiosk.
Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to move your reservation to a first-come, first serve (walk in) site upon arrival, you will have to pay for the new spot as you held a reservable spot that fellow campers were not able to book online.
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains lies the 2.4 million acre Flathead National Forest. Home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull trout, with numerous lakes, streams and rivers to enjoy, the forest is the premiere destination for visitors looking to experience natural landscapes of the American West. Swan Lake is surrounded by dense conifer forest and the craggy, snow-covered peaks of the Swan Mountain Range.
Nearby Attractions
Glacier National Park is within an hour drive. About a mile from the campground is the Swan River National Wildlife Refuge, with a wildlife and bird observation area.
41 monitored sites15 FCFS sitesRVs up to 75 ftNo hookups40 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 100
Getting there
From Bigfork, Montana, take State Route 209 east for 4.9 miles to Swan Lake/State Route 83. Turn right and go 10.9 miles to the campground sign. Turn left at the sign into the campground.
200 Ranger Station Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234480 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-234480 · Swan Lake Campground · Bigfork MT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Swan Lake Campground?
Reservations for Swan Lake Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 196 of 520 tracked site-nights are currently open (37.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 56 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Swan Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 14 site-date openings at Swan Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 54 over 30 days and 56 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Swan Lake Campground?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 18 of 56 (32.1%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Swan Lake Campground?
34 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site G1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Swan Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
39 of the 40 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 75 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Swan Lake Campground?
September 2026, with 196 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 520.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Swan Lake Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3.8-9.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Swan Lake Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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