Lost Johnny Campground
Campground · Montana · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hungry Horse Reservoir (Other Bureau of Reclamation Land (BOR)) · Open Access
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 3,572 ft
- Elevation
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.
Nearby Attractions
Lost Johnny Campground is approximately 18 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 752-7924.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.
The facts
- Season: Mid May – September 25, 2023 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 5 bookable sites
- 5 accessible sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Spur A
Site types
- 5 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
5 campsites at Lost Johnny Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spur A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 2 | Spur A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 3 | Spur A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 4 | Spur A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 5 | Spur A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
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 6.5 miles south of the Dam. The road is paved to the site.
48.30682, -113.96963 · 48°18'24.6"N 113°58'10.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 34 | 43 | 53 | 64 | 71 | 82 | 81 | 69 | 52 | 38 | 31 |
| Low °F | 20 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 41 | 47 | 53 | 52 | 44 | 35 | 28 | 21 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Lost Johnny Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Lost Johnny Campground?
- Yes, Lost Johnny Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lost Johnny Campground have?
- 5 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Lost Johnny Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Johnny Campground.
- Does Lost Johnny Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Lost Johnny Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Lost Johnny Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Lost Johnny Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lost Johnny Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Table of Campground Fees Single Site Double Site Extra Vehicle $16 $32 $5
Restrictions:
- 16 day stay limit. Food Storage required for human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants. Max trailer length is 22 feet.
Camping near Lost Johnny Campground
- Lost Johnny Point Campground 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Doris Creek Campground 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Emery Bay Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lid Creek Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Riverside Campground (MT) 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Murray Bay Campground (MT) 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Anna Creek Cabin 12.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Glacier National Park Logan Pass Shuttle Tickets 13.1 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center 3.2 mi · Facility
- Lakeview Campground 9.7 mi · Campground
- Creston National Fish Hatchery 9.9 mi · Facility
- Handkerchief Lake 13.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 406-387-3800
- Email partingwatersadvinc817@gmail.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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