Lake Alva

Alva is one in a long chain of lakes encompassing the headwaters of the Clearwater River, a major tributary of Blackfoot. The lake is easily accessible off MT-83 and there is a campground and developed boat launch, picnic area, and swimming beach. Best of all, the state has recently declared that the lake is now a no-wake boating area, effectively meaning that only kayaks, canoes, and small power boats will use it. (Technically, boats with large engines can use the lake, they just can’t go fast and produce a wake.) Alva was already one of the quieter big lakes in the Seeley-Swan area, but now it will be even more relaxing.