North Van Houten Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. North Van Houten Campground is a National Forest campground near Jackson, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
North Van Houten Campground sits inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,020 ft
45.2480, -113.4764 in Beaverhead. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at North Van Houten Campground?
No. North Van Houten 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 North Van Houten Campground?
Camping at North Van Houten Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at North Van Houten Campground?
No. North Van Houten Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages North Van Houten Campground?
North Van Houten Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around North Van Houten Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Jackson and campgrounds in Beaverhead.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30