Beaverhead National Forest holds South Van Houten Campground, a free, Forest Service-managed site near Van Houten Lake in Jackson, Montana. The campground has roughly five sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring with grill. A wide gravel road leads in, and at least one camper has confirmed a large fifth wheel made the drive without issue. The lake allows fishing but no motorized boats. Pit toilets are on-site. Those exploring camping near Beaverhead National Forest will find North Van Houten Campground just up the road as an alternative if sites here are taken. Pack water, as no potable source is confirmed on-site.
Description
This campground is located across the lake from North Van Houten Campground and surrounded by lodgepole pine.
General Notes: There is no water at this campground. 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.
There are 3 established family sites available. There is a 16 day stay limit at this campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSouth Van Houten Campground is located in Montana near Jackson
Directions
From Jackson travel 1.5 miles south on Highway 278 and take Forest Road 181. Continue for 10.5 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
45.244112 N
113.477904 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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, MT
- 3 hrs 1 min from Bozeman, MT
- 3 hrs 2 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 5 min from Idaho Falls, ID
