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Lost Johnny Campground

Flathead National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Lost Johnny Campground is a campground in Flathead National Forest, Montana with 5 campsites. Lost Johnny Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lost Johnny Campground is located at 48.3068° N, 113.9696° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Lost Johnny Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

No refund for early departure
Campsites held at once: 1 campsite(s) held
Maximum consecutive stay: 16 consecutive nights
Maximum reservations at once: 2 reservations
Maximum stay: 32 nights
Maximum per transaction: 1 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Lost Johnny Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Lost Johnny Campground

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Standard 5
Accessible 5

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Lost Johnny Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Spur A loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Access
1	Standard	8	Accessible
2	Standard	8	Accessible
3	Standard	8	Accessible
4	Standard	8	Accessible
5	Standard	8	Accessible

About Lost Johnny Campground

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 752-7924.

Nearby Attractions

Lost Johnny Campground is approximately 18 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.

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.

Rules and notices at Lost Johnny Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Lost Johnny Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

CHECK OUT TIME IS 11:00 A.M. Check in is at 2:00 p.m.

If a site is not available for reservation online, it is shown as a first-come, first-served (FF) or walk-in (W) site. These sites will be identified at the campground on maps and campsite post markers with a W. First-come, First-served sites may already be taken as this cannot be updated on the Recreation.gov website. You may try to call for availability.

Reserved sites will be held until check out time (11am) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released.

We do not allow reservation holders to change campsites upon arrival. Most of our campsites are available for advanced reservations, and you must occupy the site you reserve.

You are allowed 2 passenger vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/vehicle per night will be collected at the campground. Sites that are identified as double occupancy can accommodate an additional camping unit. In this situation, you will be charged for each camper.

Drop Camping is illegal without a Forest Service permit. If you rent a camper it may not be delivered by the owner.

There is a food storage order in effect on the Flathead National Forest. Know how to store all attractants all the time. See your Campground Host for more information or visit:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/flathead/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5347448

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/flathead Click here for more information on the Flathead National Forest

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Lost Johnny Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lost Johnny Campground?

Lost Johnny Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lost Johnny Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lost Johnny Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lost Johnny Campground have?

Lost Johnny Campground has 5 campsites.