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.

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.

North Van Houten Campground

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If you’re looking to get far off the beaten path, this is your spot. Vault toilets and trash, very small loop. Possible to fit 30’ trailer. Will be difficult to maneuver. Bit of a drive from Dillon and you’ll want to stock up on supplies. Dry camping for sure. Lots of trees and you’re over looking a like. Only one camp site was being used in early June. Gets real chilly at night and mornings.  Long drive through cattle country on mostly dirt roads with plenty of cattle that cross in their time. I’d recommend going for several days, not just a 1 nighter. Plenty of fishing and hiking available. Drivable Forrest paths as well. Tons of wild life to spend time with. 

Beautiful and desolate  

Nice little campsite near a small, quiet fishing lake. About 5 sites here with a pit toilet. No cell service. 10 mile rocky road in, but saw a fifth wheel, so its not impassable by any means! There’s also South Van Houten on the other side, but I can’t imagine this serene little patch of heaven gets too full. Saw folks swimming, fishing, and boating in the lake. 

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