Lost Johnny Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Hungry Horse, MT · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites5
Sites Accepting RVs5
Overnight Sites5
Back-In Sites5
SurfaceGravel

Location

48.306822, -113.969631 · 10 Hungry Horse Drive , Hungry Horse , MT 59919

Description

Overview

Lost Johnny Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground. Lost Johnny Campground has five sites, all of which are reservable. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.

Recreation

Swimming and fishing are popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout. Boating is also popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir. A concrete boat ramp is accessible from the Doris Point Boat Launch located to the northwest, or at Lost Johnny Point campground which is located to the northeast.  

Facilities

The campground offers 5 overnight sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. The campground a vault toilet and bear resitant food containers for campers use. Drinking water is not available, so please bring the water you will need for your stay. An on-site host is located nearby at the Lost Johnny Point campground and is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area.  

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop. Home to lynx, grizzly bear and bull trout, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 752-7924.

Nearby Attractions

Lost Johnny Campground is approximately 18 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.

Charges & Cancellations

No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.   

*No shows have no chance of a refund. 

Directions

Turn off U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 144 and follow the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir (Forest Road #895) across the Hungry Horse Dam. The campground is 6.5 miles south of the Dam. The road is paved to the site.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING SWIMMING SITE WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeTo Make Reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Although you are allowed two vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00 upon arrival at the campground.
Phone406-387-3800
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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