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Recreation Region: Wisdom Ranger District

North Van Houten Campground

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

This campsite is equipped with ADA-accessible toilets, a boat launch area, and fishing access. The campground has 7 units. 
The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 20 feet. 

Reservations

General Information

  • There is no water at this campground.  Guest are advised to bring their own. Any water taken from streams or springs must be treated prior to consumption.
  • 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.

June through September

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

There is no fee ($0) for this campground.

Wisdom Ranger District office building

Address: 300 Forest Service Rd Wisdom, MT 59761
Phone: 406-689-3243
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.24803

Longitude: -113.47642

Elevation

6,700

Directions

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

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Water Activities Water Activities
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Winter Sports Winter Sports
Picnicking Picnicking

Fishing - IceFishing - Ice
Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & Pond

Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized

Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery
Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife

SnowmobilingSnowmobiling

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Last updated April 10, 2025