South Van Houten Campground
Closed for the season. The campground operates June through September. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 10:40PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
South Van Houten Campground is a rustic, no-fee campground located on the south shore of Van Houten Lake in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The campground sits at 6,700 feet elevation, surrounded by lodgepole pine forest, and offers a quieter alternative to the North Van Houten Campground across the lake. The campground has 3 established family sites, each with a picnic table. Facilities are minimal: an ADA-accessible vault toilet is provided, but there is no potable water and no trash service, so campers must pack out all garbage. The lake provides fishing access and non-motorized boating opportunities. Access is via Forest Road 181, a 10.5-mile drive from Highway 278 near Jackson. The road accommodates trailers up to 30 feet. There is no cell phone coverage in the area. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted.
Directions
From Jackson, travel 1.5 miles south on Highway 278 and take Forest Road 181. Continue for 10.5 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 689-3243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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