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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
Eric F
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
Please limit generator hours. I believe the generator hours are 6 AM to 10 PM. Please limit this to a few hours in the morning and a few hours in the evening. If you let people run their generators all day, they will. I cannot understand why someone will haul their trailer to a campsite just to turn on their generator and watch TV for hours on end but...
Great campsite, great location but constant generator noise.
Eric F
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
Please limit generator hours. I believe the generator hours are 6 AM to 10 PM. Please limit this to a few hours in the morning and a few hours in the evening. If you let people run their generators all day, they will. I cannot understand why someone will haul their trailer to a campsite just to turn on their generator and watch TV for hours on end but...
Great campsite, great location but constant generator noise.
Craig S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
It was clean, quiet....a tad dusty.
Craig S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
It was clean, quiet....a tad dusty.
Lois M
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Nice spot to spend the night while exploring the area. Quieter than I thought it would be even though it's close to the highway. Mosquitoes were abundant as expected next to the river. I didn't bring a fishing rod, big mistake.
Heath S
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
Great campsite near the river and surrounded by fishing access points. Super clean restrooms and pretty private sites.
Lois M
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Nice spot to spend the night while exploring the area. Quieter than I thought it would be even though it's close to the highway. Mosquitoes were abundant as expected next to the river. I didn't bring a fishing rod, big mistake.
Heath S
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
Great campsite near the river and surrounded by fishing access points. Super clean restrooms and pretty private sites.
Marsh J
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
Interesting site along the Madison River. I wouldn't call the view spectacular, but it was a nice spot. We appreciated the bear boxes, especially since the adjacent campsite had a 'bear tree'! Loved the white noise of the river. This also had the nicest smelling vault toilet I think I've ever seen!
Scenery: B+
Noise level: A
Facilities: A
Overall vibe: A
Returnability: A
Marsh J
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
Interesting site along the Madison River. I wouldn't call the view spectacular, but it was a nice spot. We appreciated the bear boxes, especially since the adjacent campsite had a 'bear tree'! Loved the white noise of the river. This also had the nicest smelling vault toilet I think I've ever seen!
Scenery: B+
Noise level: A
Facilities: A
Overall vibe: A
Returnability: A
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
