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Recreation Region: Wisdom Ranger District

South Van Houten Campground

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

This campsite is equipped with ADA-accessible toilets, water, and fishing access.

The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 30 feet. 

Reservations

General Information

  • 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

24 hrs.

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: 45.24451

Longitude: -113.4755

Elevation

6,700

Directions

From Jackson travel 1.5 miles south on Highway 278 and take Forest Road 181. Continue 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
Picnicking Picnicking
Water Activities Water Activities
Winter Sports Winter Sports
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning

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

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized

SnowmobilingSnowmobiling

Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife
Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery

Last updated March 12, 2025