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About Madison River (MT)
Number of accommodations: 10
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (120)
What Guests Are Saying
Madison River campground is praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and beautiful, quiet setting along the river, making it ideal for fishing and relaxation. While some campers noted minor issues like road noise, generator use, and difficulty accessing the river, the overall atmosphere and facilities received high marks. Many expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and well-maintained sites.
What Guests Are Saying
Madison River campground is praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and beautiful, quiet setting along the river, making it ideal for fishing and relaxation. While some campers noted minor issues like road noise, generator use, and difficulty accessing the river, the overall atmosphere and facilities received high marks. Many expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and well-maintained sites.
Review Summary
Carmen N
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
We have been coming to Madison River CG since 2000. I would estimate we have visited the CG 17 times, with an average stay of 4 nights. There is more traffic on the highway now then years before and it can be noisy at times with the big rigs going by. It quiets down at night. If I’m walking along the river or fishing, I learn to tune it out. It’s great bird habitat in the campground and on the river. There is an osprey nest across the river from the CG as well as an eagle nest upstream. We usually come in June and sometimes return in September. If you come late September or early October, the sun drops earlier behind the ridge behind the camp and it gets cold. During that time of the year you might consider the CG on the bench just a bit down river before the West Fork cabins. It’s also a USFS campground and it gets more sun later in the season.
Carmen N
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
We have been coming to Madison River CG since 2000. I would estimate we have visited the CG 17 times, with an average stay of 4 nights. There is more traffic on the highway now then years before and it can be noisy at times with the big rigs going by. It quiets down at night. If I’m walking along the river or fishing, I learn to tune it out. It’s great bird habitat in the campground and on the river. There is an osprey nest across the river from the CG as well as an eagle nest upstream. We usually come in June and sometimes return in September. If you come late September or early October, the sun drops earlier behind the ridge behind the camp and it gets cold. During that time of the year you might consider the CG on the bench just a bit down river before the West Fork cabins. It’s also a USFS campground and it gets more sun later in the season.
Bronwen H
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
Nice campground, right next to river. Minimal road sounds even though close (ish) to road. I had a great experience with my family. Would return.
Bronwen H
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
Nice campground, right next to river. Minimal road sounds even though close (ish) to road. I had a great experience with my family. Would return.
Cary S
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Nice campground, but go prepared with food. Only one restaurant within 25 miles.
Cary S
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Nice campground, but go prepared with food. Only one restaurant within 25 miles.
Jeff B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
This campground is in a beautiful spot! There was a foot of snow on the ground, and night temps got down below 25. It was very quiet, and we stayed toasty warm in the roof top tent. We enjoyed a nice ride in the side x side, can’t wait to do it again!
Jeff B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
This campground is in a beautiful spot! There was a foot of snow on the ground, and night temps got down below 25. It was very quiet, and we stayed toasty warm in the roof top tent. We enjoyed a nice ride in the side x side, can’t wait to do it again!
Randall F
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
We booked it and the GPS showed it inside the park. Our directions took us straight to Madison campground inside Yellowstone where they told us we must've made a reservation at the other park also called Madison outside the park. They were able to get us in but we lost our money paid to the original campground. Unfortunately, no cell service so we weren't able to cancel or get refund. So didn't actually stay at this campground . The Yellowstone employee says this has been happening a lot.
Randall F
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
We booked it and the GPS showed it inside the park. Our directions took us straight to Madison campground inside Yellowstone where they told us we must've made a reservation at the other park also called Madison outside the park. They were able to get us in but we lost our money paid to the original campground. Unfortunately, no cell service so we weren't able to cancel or get refund. So didn't actually stay at this campground . The Yellowstone employee says this has been happening a lot.
Location Madison River (MT)
Address:
Madison Ranger District
Ennis, MT, 59729
United States
Travel south from Ennis for 33 miles on US Highway 287. Approximately one mile beyond the Lyon Rest Area, turn west at signs indicating West Fork RV Camp. Cross the Old Kirby Bridge (maximum height 12’ 7”, maximum weight four tons) and turn left onto West Madison road #8381. Travel about one mile to campground. When travelling from south or east, turn to Old Kirby Bridge six miles northwest of US 287 and MT 87 junction.
The campground is accessible via US Highway 287, which is approximately 33 miles from Ennis. There are no interstates or other major roads within 25 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.8772 / -111.576
Elevation: 1871 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
2PM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food and attractants must be stored in a bear-proof manner when not in use.
Site capacity
- Camping is limited to 16 days, and campers must move at least five miles away for seven days before returning.
- Campers must pack out all trash as there is no garbage service.
Cancellation policy
- Reservations may be canceled if not used; failure to arrive on the first night or absence over 24 hours may result in forfeiture without refund.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
