Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
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Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
null
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Anglers and anyone chasing a free, low-traffic base camp near the reservoir will find this hard to beat. The Lost Johnny Point boat ramp is nearby for launching, trout and whitefish are in the water, and all five sites stay quiet even in peak summer.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything in from Hungry Horse, 24 miles away. First-come, first-served with only five sites is a real gamble on summer weekends, and there's no way to reserve ahead.
Reference information about Lakeview Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>3600-foot elevation. 5 sites near the west shore of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Fishing for trout and whitefish in the reservoir; access at Lost Johnny Point boat ramp. Pack it in, pack it out.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5428565.jpg">Lakeview campsite</a></p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5428565.jpg">Campsite picnic area</a></p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5428566.jpg">Campsite fire-ring</a></p>
<p> 5 campsites, 22' maximum trailer length.</p>
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Summer delivers the most reliable conditions. Daytime highs run mid-60s to upper-70s, nights drop into the mid-30s to 50s. Trails and access roads stay open, and the reservoir warms enough for water sports. Late June through July sees the highest local traffic, though the five-site capacity keeps things quiet. Afternoon thunderstorms roll through the mountains regularly. Winter brings deep snow and freezing temperatures that close access for all but the most prepared visitors.
Summer has most reliable conditions; reservoir warms enough for water recreation.
Lakeview Campground offers a primitive camping experience at 3600 feet elevation, located near the west shore of Hungry Horse Reservoir. The campground features 5 sites with fire rings and picnic tables. It operates on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out policy, meaning visitors need to manage their own trash and supplies. There are no potable water facilities available, but a pit toilet is provided, which has been praised as clean in user reviews.
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