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Camping · Montana

South Van Houten Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
24 hrs.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Newland Ranch Dump Station · 28.5 mi
Coordinates
45.2445, -113.4755
Last verified
September 18, 2026
45.2445° N · 113.4755° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This campground is located across the lake from North Van Houten Campground and surrounded by lodgepole pine.

From the USFS.

Is South Van Houten Campground free?

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

How do I get to South Van Houten Campground?

From Jackson travel 1.5 miles south on Highway 278 and take Forest Road 181. Continue for 10.5 miles to the campground.

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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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