Can you reserve a site at Sylvan Lake Campground?

No. Sylvan Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Sylvan Lake Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kootenai National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,603 ft
Elevation

The Sylvan Lake Campground is located southeast of Libby on road 154. The campground has 5 sites with tables and fire rings. Campground roads and parking spurs are of native soil. Amenities include a vault toilet.

Getting there

47.91595, -115.27904 · 47°54'57.4"N 115°16'44.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	35	43	53	62	69	78	78	67	52	37	29
Low °F	15	15	22	28	34	40	42	40	34	27	22	15
Precip in	2.1	1.8	2.2	1.6	2.1	2.0	0.8	0.8	1.2	2.1	2.9	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sylvan Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Sylvan Lake Campground?: No. Sylvan Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Sylvan Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Sylvan Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$0.00 Pack in/Pack out

Restrictions:

16 day stay limit on all National Forest System Lands. Pets are welcome, but must be leashed. Lighting of fireworks is not allowed on National Forest System Lands.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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West Fork Fishtrap Creek Campground 9.1 mi · Campground
#892 West Fork Canyon Creek 11.1 mi · Facility
Oscar Miller Camping Area 11.8 mi · Campground
Logan State Park 12.7 mi · Facility
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#894 Roe Gulch 13.3 mi · Facility
North Shore Campground 16.8 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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