U.S. Forest Service · Flathead National Forest · Hungry Horse, MT

Lost Johnny Point Campground

Lost Johnny Point 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 Point Campground has 21 camp sites, 12 which are reservable and 9 for our walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups21
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 49 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
1Back-in36PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
2Back-in36PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
3Back-in41PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
4Back-in49PavedPartial8 / 2YesStandard
5Back-in44PavedPartialLakefront8 / 2YesPreferred
6Back-in46PavedPartialLakefront8 / 2YesPreferred
7Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2YesPreferred
8Back-in34PavedPartialLakefront8 / 2YesPreferred
9Back-in28PavedPartial8 / 2YesPreferred
10Back-in28PavedPartialLakefront8 / 2YesPreferred

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length49 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesTo 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.

The campground offers 21 overnight sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Campground roads and parking spurs are paved. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lost Johnny Point Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.62 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.53 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.21 inches of precipitationApril: 2.65 inches of precipitationMay: 2.87 inches of precipitationJune: 3.82 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.42 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.23 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.21 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.52 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.88 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.66 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 25.2°F averageFebruary: 27.0°F averageMarch: 34.3°F averageApril: 42.4°F averageMay: 52.1°F averageJune: 59.0°F averageJuly: 67.6°F averageAugust: 66.6°F averageSeptember: 56.4°F averageOctober: 43.5°F averageNovember: 32.6°F averageDecember: 25.8°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Hungry Horse Dam, 4 miles from the campground at 3,160 feet, station USC00244328 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 35 inches a year.

Getting there

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 miles south of the Dam. The road is paved to the site.

Nearest townHungry Horse, Montana
Coordinates48.3102° N, 113.9626° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • The water is not a fill station but only for your water jugs so bring your RV water full.

Charges and cancellations

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.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMontana Adventure Stop ↗9.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗16.5 mi
RV sales & serviceBish's RV ↗18.4 mi

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EP 3 Montana's Flathead National Forest // Lost Johnny Point Campground

Worth a stop

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

  • 0.1 mi
    Jimmie Ridge ↗
    8.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.5 mi
    Overlook Spur
    0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.5 mi
    Overlook
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3.3 mi
    Wounded Buck
    3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.6 mi
    Wildcat Mtn ↗
    5.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
  • 4.2 mi
    Doris Ridge
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Flathead National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

Recreation

Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible from within the campground. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout.

Guidebooks for Montana

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lost Johnny Point Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Lost Johnny Point Campground?

To 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.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lost Johnny Point Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Lost Johnny Point Campground have?

21 sites, including 21 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lost Johnny Point Campground?

The longest site here provides 49 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Lost Johnny Point Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Johnny Point Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lost Johnny Point Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Lost Johnny Point Campground?

Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible from within the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lost Johnny Point Campground?

Hungry Horse, Montana. Lost Johnny Point Campground is approximately 18 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.

Source: Getting there

What if Lost Johnny Point Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lost Johnny Campground (0.4 mi), Doris Creek Campground (0.9 mi, partly first-come), and Emery Bay Campground (1.7 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby