Van Houten campground
Van Houten
There are plenty of nearby points of interest, including Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. Visitors can also explore the quaint town of Kalispell, which is just a short drive away from the campsite.
Van Houten Camping Area offers a range of amenities, including drinking water, toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. The site can accommodate up to 14 campsites on a first-come-first-serve basis. The site is open from May to September each year.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once inhabited by the Salish and Kootenai Native American tribes. The area was a popular hunting ground for the tribes, and many artifacts and petroglyphs have been discovered in the surrounding areas.
The best time to visit Van Houten Camping Area is during the summer months when average temperatures range from 70-80°F during the day and drop to 50-60°F at night. The warm weather and clear skies make it the perfect time for outdoor activities and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
What's on-site at Van Houten
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Van Houten, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Van Houten Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| North Van Houten Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Miner Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Miner Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Reservoir Lake Campground And Picnic Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Van Houten -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Hole River Near Jackson Mt | 25 cfs | → |
| Lemhi River Below L5 Diversion Near Salmon | 138 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At Salmon Id | 4,000 cfs | → |
| Lemhi River Nr Lemhi Id | 192 cfs | → |
| Big Hole River Bl Big Lake Cr At Wisdom Mt | 103 cfs | → |
| Napias Creek Below Arnett Creek Near Leesburg | 73 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Van Houten -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloody Dick | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bloody Dick | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Darkhorse Lake | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Darkhorse Lake | 57.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Slagamelt Lakes | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lemhi Ridge | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
Boat launches
- Us 93 Lemhi County
- Us 93 West Salmon
- Diamond Creek Road Lemhi County
- Lewis And Clark Trail Lemhi County
- Us 93 East Salmon
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Van Houten as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Van Houten
Can I make reservations at Van Houten?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Van Houten?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Van Houten.