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About Madison River (MT)
Number of accommodations: 10
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River Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (61)
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
Julie D
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Forested campground, which we found pleasant. There appeared to be fire rings, picnic tables at each site. This is not creek side, it is a walk across the road through the brush or trail. Nice and Quiet!
Doug B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
A nice campsite off the Yellowstone River/ Madison. Hard to get to so make sure you look up on the site the directions, there’s a longitude and latitude that makes it easier. River in front and woods in the back. If you go in the summer, make sure you bring bug spray. Overall, it was a nice place.
mike c
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Great spot. The picnic table bench seats could use some serious attention in Site #1.
Curtis K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
Sue G
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
Beautiful location, very well kept.
Rick K
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
We have stayed here before and enjoy this site. In the past it was first come first serve so we were fortunate that we checked about reservations before coming.
Andrew N
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
Great campground next to the river. Access is over bridge . If fishing the Madison highly recommend a float from Lions Bridge to Pallisades and using Yellow Sally if you need a shuttle service. Didn’t see any bears but bring bear spray as there are Grizzlies in the woods behind. Would definitely stay here again.
Robert B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
Very nice Shady spot in #9 especially. Much more spacious and quiet than National Park Service campgrounds. The river is beautiful, but the cows across it were annoying. We were originally in #8 and couldn't make a change even though #9 was not reserved, so the host made the change for us; nice! We thought 8 would be nice since 10 was not available, but turns out it is the sunniest site. Would be helpful to have pictures that show each site in full. Also, there is a spot where trash cans used to be so no idea why they removed them.
Scott B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Very welcoming and comfortable place to camp. Easy access to the river and fishing. I was in site 7 and it easily accommodated an 18 ft trailer and full size truck. Facilities were very clean. Quite place when I was there. Traffic noise minimal.
Seval K
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
It is a nice campground with only 13 sites.
Enough space in between each site.
Be aware of the mosquitoes. Fishing is good.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.8772 / -111.576
Elevation: 1871 feet
Policies & Rules
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There is a food storage order in place. All food and attractants must be stored in a bear-proof manner when unattended. |
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There is a 16 day camping limit. Campers must move beyond a five mile radius for seven days before returning. |
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No garbage service is available. Pack It In, Pack It Out. |
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Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use the campsite. Reservations may be forfeited, without refund, for failure to occupy campsite on first night and for absences exceeding 24 hours thereafter. Campsite will be made available to other campers at 2PM the following day, for the remainder of the reservation. |
