Van Lake 2
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Van Lake 2 open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 1-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 3,586 ft
- Swan Lake Ranger DistrictFlathead National Forest
Van Lake 2 is a campground in Montana with 5 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Eagle Nest RV Resort16 mi away
- Polson Motorcoach Resort19 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Van Lake 2
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
31° / 18°
Feb
36° / 18°
Mar
45° / 26°
Apr
54° / 31°
May
64° / 38°
Jun
71° / 44°
Jul
82° / 48°
Aug
82° / 46°
Sep
70° / 39°
Oct
55° / 32°
Nov
39° / 25°
Dec
30° / 20°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Swan Lake, MT, 15.4 mi away at 3,100 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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