Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
North Van Houten Campground
North Van Houten Campground is located near the rugged terrain of Montana, featuring forests and mountains. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Big Hole National Battlefield and the scenic Bitterroot National Forest.
Description
National Forest
This is a small high elevation campground surrounded by lodgepole pine near Van Houten Lake.
There is no water at this campground. Guest are advised to bring their own. Any water taken from streams or springs must be treated prior to consumption. There is no cell phone coverage in the area. There is no garbage service at the campground so please pack out what you pack in.
This lakeside campground has 3 sites available on a first come, first served basis.
There is a 16 day stay limit at this campground.
Location
North Van Houten Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Jackson, MT travel 1.5 miles south on Highway 278. Take Forest Road 181 for 10.5 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
45.246568 N
113.477947 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 57 min from Helena
- 3 hrs 1 min from Bozeman
- 3 hrs 2 min from Missoula
- 3 hrs 5 min from Idaho Falls
