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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
Nicole M
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
We love this campground and the fishing accesses along the Madison River! We are so thankful Zinke didn't let MT public lands go up for sale!
Mary H
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
I only gave this camping spot 3 stars for these two reasons: The camping spot we were assigned was really hard to back a trailer into. I will admit that I am new at pulling a trailer, so someone with more experience might not have had any problems, but it took me about 10 minutes of pulling forward and backing up to get it in an ok position because the other side of the road is a ditch, so you can't pull forward very much to get straightened out.
The second issue was getting to the path along that Madison River. We wanted to walk by the river, but in order to do that we had to cross a cattle guard. That was ok for me, but my dog couldn't do it. We had to crawl under a metal brace to leave the camp area and get closer to the river. I wish there had been a small gate we could have used.
The location was really pretty!
Nicole M
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
We love this campground and the fishing accesses along the Madison River! We are so thankful Zinke didn't let MT public lands go up for sale!
Mary H
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
I only gave this camping spot 3 stars for these two reasons: The camping spot we were assigned was really hard to back a trailer into. I will admit that I am new at pulling a trailer, so someone with more experience might not have had any problems, but it took me about 10 minutes of pulling forward and backing up to get it in an ok position because the other side of the road is a ditch, so you can't pull forward very much to get straightened out.
The second issue was getting to the path along that Madison River. We wanted to walk by the river, but in order to do that we had to cross a cattle guard. That was ok for me, but my dog couldn't do it. We had to crawl under a metal brace to leave the camp area and get closer to the river. I wish there had been a small gate we could have used.
The location was really pretty!
Kenneth M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Great little campground right on the Madison River! site was beautiful and well maintained. Fishing the river for trout was awesome as well. Definitely will be adding it to my list of places to revisit in the future!
Kenneth M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Great little campground right on the Madison River! site was beautiful and well maintained. Fishing the river for trout was awesome as well. Definitely will be adding it to my list of places to revisit in the future!
Dan L
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
So easy. Reserve online and just pull into the campsite upon arrival. No cash envelopes or payment boxes to deal with. And the bathroom was pretty clean.
Dan L
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
So easy. Reserve online and just pull into the campsite upon arrival. No cash envelopes or payment boxes to deal with. And the bathroom was pretty clean.
Maxwell H
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Got in late, so I didn't get to explore around a whole lot, but I enjoyed my time! The campsite was very relaxed and my site wasn't close enough to feel like I would be encroached on by anyone else! Highly recommend.
Maxwell H
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Got in late, so I didn't get to explore around a whole lot, but I enjoyed my time! The campsite was very relaxed and my site wasn't close enough to feel like I would be encroached on by anyone else! Highly recommend.
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
