About Madison River Campground
Madison Campground is a spacious campground covering nearly 7 acres located in southwestern Montana just beyond the banks of it’s namesake river. It is approximately 34 miles south of Ennis and about 45 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. The ten site campground borders a Douglas Fir covered hillside to the back, with the Madison River just across the road, on the front side. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water taps are located near each site, along the one-way road. Visitors enjoy fishing, sightseeing, and nearby hiking and ATV trails. Riverview Campground is only about a quarter mile away and West Fork Campground is less than one mile and both are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Fees: There is a $15.00 per night fee at this campground. Cash or Check only. There is no change available, so please bring correct amount.
- Managed by: USFS - Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
- Where: 22 mi northeast of Lakeview, MT · 44.8772, -111.57572
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- The Madison Bend 0.3 mi
- West Fork Madison Campground 0.5 mi
- Riverview Campground 0.5 mi
- Wade Lake Campground and Picnic Areas 5 mi
- Hilltop Campground 5.4 mi
- Cliff Point Campground 5.8 mi