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Camping · Montana

North Van Houten Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Newland Ranch Dump Station · 28.4 mi
Coordinates
45.2480, -113.4764
Last verified
September 18, 2026
45.2480° N · 113.4764° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This is a small high elevation campground surrounded by lodgepole pine near Van Houten Lake.

From the USFS.

Is North Van Houten Campground free?

No. North Van Houten Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to North Van Houten Campground?

From Jackson, MT travel 1.5 miles south on Highway 278. Take Forest Road 181 for 10.5 miles to the campground.

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What are the rules at North Van Houten Campground?

16 day stay limit across Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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