Lost Johnny Point Campground
Flathead National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Hungry Horse, MT, MT
Price: From $22 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (74 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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 Point offers 21 sites on the scenic Hungry Horse Reservoir with excellent boating and fishing access. Reviewers consistently praise the beautiful views, spacious campsites with privacy, and proximity to Glacier National Park as a less-crowded alternative.
Wildlife alert: Mule deer, mountain lions, bald eagles, and ospreys documented in the area
Insider tips for Lost Johnny Point Campground: 12 of 21 sites are reservable and 9 are first-come, first-served; book early for reserved sites Maximum stay is 16 consecutive days Located 6 miles south of Hungry Horse Dam on Forest Road #895 (paved road)
Skip Lost Johnny Point Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Lost Johnny Point Campground: September-October — Campground operates May through October; late season offers fewer crowds while campground remains open.
Nearby campgrounds: Lost Johnny 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 Point Campground
Cell signal at Lost Johnny Point 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 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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry12 of 21 sites are reservable and 9 are first-come, first-served; book early for reserved sites
Maximum stay is 16 consecutive days
Located 6 miles south of Hungry Horse Dam on Forest Road #895 (paved road)
Campground operates May through October; late season offers fewer crowds while campground remains open
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- 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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