Established Camping
Lost Johnny Campground - Flathead National Forest
Lost Johnny Campground is located near Hungry Horse in the Flathead National Forest. The area features forested terrain with access to nearby lakes and rivers. Campers can explore Glacier National Park, which is less than an hour away, and experience temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer.
Description
Overview
Lost Johnny Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground. Lost Johnny Campground has five sites, all of which are reservable. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.
Recreation
Swimming and fishing are popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout. Boating is also popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir. A concrete boat ramp is accessible from the Doris Point Boat Launch located to the northwest, or at Lost Johnny Point campground which is located to the northeast.
Facilities
The campground offers 5 overnight sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. The campground a vault toilet and bear resitant food containers for campers use. Drinking water is not available, so please bring the water you will need for your stay. An on-site host is located nearby at the Lost Johnny Point campground and is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop. Home to lynx, grizzly bear and bull trout, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 752-7924.
Nearby Attractions
Lost Johnny Campground is approximately 18 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.
Charges & Cancellations
No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.*No shows have no chance of a refund.
Fee Info
To Make Reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Although you are allowed two vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00 upon arrival at the campground.
Location
Lost Johnny Campground - Flathead National Forest is located in Montana
Directions
Turn off U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 144 and follow the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir (Forest Road #895) across the Hungry Horse Dam. The campground is 6.5 miles south of the Dam. The road is paved to the site.
Coordinates
48.306822 N
113.969631 W
Detours Nearby
Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything
1 hr 2 min away
Bear Creek River Access Boating Site
1 hr 9 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 42 min from Missoula
- 3 hrs 47 min from Great Falls
- 3 hrs 48 min from Helena
- 4 hrs 12 min from Coeur d'Alene
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
