Whitehouse Campground
Closed following extensive windstorm damage in 2024. Restoration work by USFS and Idaho Fish and Game has been underway, and the campground is scheduled to reopen June 6, 2026. Normal operating season runs late May through October 1.
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.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
About
Whitehouse Campground occupies a prime riverside location on the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River corridor, one of Idaho's most scenic waterways. Positioned at milepost 158.5 along US Highway 12, the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road, the campground sits approximately 49 miles west of Lolo, Montana. The 11-site campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet and provides basic amenities including vault toilets and drinking water via a hand pump. The area offers excellent opportunities for river fishing, including steelhead runs on the Lochsa. Hikers and backpackers can access trails along this corridor, and the scenic drive itself draws visitors seeking wildlife viewing and photography. The campground's proximity to the historic Lewis and Clark Trail adds an educational dimension, as this route closely follows the path of the famous 1805-1806 expedition. The campground was severely damaged by a windstorm in 2024 that toppled hundreds of trees and damaged infrastructure. The U.S. Forest Service partnered with Idaho Fish and Game to restore the facility, clearing blowdown, removing hazardous trees, and repairing damaged picnic tables and restroom facilities.
Directions
From Lolo, Montana, drive west on US Highway 12 for approximately 49 miles. The campground is located at milepost 158.5, directly across from the Lochsa River.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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