Van Lake Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Van Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Condon, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
It sits right at the edge of Flathead National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,649 ft
47.6984, -113.7700 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Van Lake Campground?
No. Van Lake Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Van Lake Campground?
Camping at Van Lake Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Van Lake Campground?
No. Van Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Van Lake Campground?
Van Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Van Lake Campground
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Van Lake Campground, in a straight line: Flathead Lake (swimming hole, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Condon and campgrounds in Lake.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01