Whitehouse Campground
Whitehouse Campground is located in the Boulder River drainage, approximately 20 miles north of Butte. The campground has 5 units that will accommodate trailers up to 22 feet and a picnic day use area with ADA accessible toilets. Water is available and the campground is adjacent to the Boulder River, which offers opportunities for fishing. The area has additional dispersed camping just to the east of the campground. The campground is popular during the late spring, summer, and fall for camping as well as hunting and OHV riding opportunities. Access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is provided at several trailheads within 5 miles of the campground.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | There is no fee ($0) for this campground. |
| Accessibility | Accessible Facilities: Toilet |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Memorial Day through November |
| Forest | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Booking | This is a pack it in, pack it out campsite. Camping is limited to 16 days. No fee. |
| Fees | There is no fee ($0) for this campground. |
| Rules | 16 day stay limit. Food Storage Requirements |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.2589° N, 112.4788° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWakina Sky Rx
28 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedGill Gulch Piles Rx
42 mi from the campground · 10 acres
- PrescribedKelly Gulch Rx
49 mi from the campground · 1,550 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | RV Dump ↗ | 20.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rocky Mountain RV ↗ | 21.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Base Camp ↗ | 30.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miCottonwood Lake Loop Snowmo ↗9 mi trail
- 1 miThunderbolt Creek4 mi trail
- 1.1 miLeadville Loop Snomo #2 ↗13.5 mi trail
- 2.5 miIndian Creek Cutoff Snowmobile3.8 mi trail
- 2.8 miBoulder River Road Snomo #1 ↗16.5 mi trail
- 3.8 miSouth Fork Red Rock3.5 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Whitehouse Campground?
Nothing. Whitehouse Campground is listed as free. There is no fee ($0) for this campground.
Source: Forest Service
Is Whitehouse Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Memorial Day through November.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Whitehouse Campground?
Whitehouse Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Whitehouse Campground?
Accessible Facilities: Toilet.
Source: Forest Service
What if Whitehouse Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Orofino Campground and Picnic Area (6.2 mi, first-come), Lowland Campground and Picnic Area (8.5 mi, first-come), and Cromwell Dixon Campground (14.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby