Lost Johnny Campground
Flathead National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Hungry Horse, MT, MT
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Lost Johnny Campground offers spectacular views of Hungry Horse Reservoir in the Rocky Mountains with excellent recreation opportunities including fishing for cutthroat trout, swimming, and boating. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful setting, large private campsites with trees, and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Osprey, Canada Jays, Pine Grosbeaks, and Mule Deer are documented in the area
Insider tips for Lost Johnny Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 5 sites, all reservable Maximum stay is 16 consecutive days Located 6.5 miles south of Hungry Horse Dam; access via Forest Road #895 at US Highway 2 milepost 144 All sites accommodate tent and RV camping but have no hookups — suitable for self-contained RVs only Camp host on-site
Skip Lost Johnny Campground if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You need year-round access — seasonal operations only May through October.
Best time to visit Lost Johnny Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lost Johnny Point Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Doris Creek Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Emery Bay Campground (MARTIN CITY, MT), Lid Creek Campground (HUNGRY HORSE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Johnny Campground
Cell signal at Lost Johnny Campground (Hungry Horse, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 5 sites, all reservable
Maximum stay is 16 consecutive days
Located 6.5 miles south of Hungry Horse Dam; access via Forest Road #895 at US Highway 2 milepost 144
All sites accommodate tent and RV camping but have no hookups
suitable for self-contained RVs only
Camp host on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Flathead National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Flathead National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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