Whitehouse Campground
Approximately an hour west of Lolo, MT at mile post 158.5 of the famous Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12), directly across from the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, rests the Whitehouse Campground. This riverside campground has 13 sites and due to its close proximity to the Lewis and Clark Trail, has much more to offer than just camping. It's an ideal location for fishing, hiking, back packing, nature viewing or as a place to stop and have a picnic while enjoying a scenic drive down highway 12. The Campground will accomodate 30-ft. RV's.
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Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 22 to October 1 |
| Forest | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests |
| Fees | $14.00 per day, $2 per extra vehicle, accepts senior passes |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.5085° N, 114.7705° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireMoose Mountain
28 mi from the campground · 5,832 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedRx Rescue Jensen Nfrd
40 mi from the campground · 44 acres
- PrescribedRx Barnyard Units Nfrd
44 mi from the campground · 41 acres
- PrescribedD4 Rx Simmons Peak
46 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Hamilton RV Sales Of Montana ↗ | 33.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 39.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 41.5 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 5 mi
- 6 miWarm Springs Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.4 miJay Point Lookout0.3 mi trail
- 1.5 miJay Point Crossover2.5 mi trail
- 1.7 miJay Ridge ↗7.4 mi trail
- 2.4 miPowell Campground0.1 mi trail
- 2.4 miParachute Hill - Granite Pass ↗31.3 mi trail
- 2.6 miCliff Ridge ↗7.2 mi trail
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
This campground sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
- inNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
- 0.4 miSelway-Bitterroot Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,347,644 acres
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Whitehouse Campground?
No. Whitehouse Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Whitehouse Campground?
$14.00 per day, $2 per extra vehicle, accepts senior passes
Source: Forest Service
Is Whitehouse Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 22 to October 1.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Whitehouse Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Powell Campground (2.5 mi, partly first-come), White Sands Campground (4 mi, first-come), and Elk Summit Campground (13.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby