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Julie W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 Stayed at: 24, Loop: Upper Loop
The site was quite narrow for two vehicles and not flat ground at all for a tent
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About Wade Lake (MT)
Wade Lake Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shore of it’s scenic namesake lake. It is approximately 43 mi south of Ennis and 35 mi west of Yellowstone National Park. The 25 site campground, including two group sites, is situated in a dense Douglas Fir forest on the hillside above the lake. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water taps are provided in each of the two camping loops. The campground is situated on a steep hillside. For many of the sites, particularly in the upper loop, the only flat space for a tent may be in the parking driveway. There is an undeveloped natural-surface boat launch and the lake has a no-wake speed limit. Visitors enjoy fishing, small craft boating, and nearby hiking and ATV trails in the Gravelly Range. Trailers longer than 24 ft are not recommended due to small campsites, narrow roads and tight curves within the campground. Check the driveway length and width before booking to make sure the entirety of your equipment will fit the site. Snow may hinder access in early or late seasons. Cellular service may be available at the top of the hill near the Forest boundary, about 1.5 mi away. All sites are only available through reservations. To provide reservation opportunities for those who are unable to plan six months in advance, site numbers 6, 13, 17, 20 and 25 may only be reserved two weeks prior to arrival date. Sites 2, 9, 14 and 22 may only be reserved four days prior to arrival. All other sites can be booked 6 months in advance. Each new day becomes available at 8 A.M. Mountain time.
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25 Sites Available
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1, Loop: Lower Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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10, Loop: Main Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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11, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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12, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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13, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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14, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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15, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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16, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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17, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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18, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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19, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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2, Loop: Lower Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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20, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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21, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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22, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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23, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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24, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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25, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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3, Loop: Lower Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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4, Loop: Lower Loop
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5, Loop: Lower Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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6, Loop: Main Loop
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7, Loop: Main Loop
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8, Loop: Main Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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9, Loop: Main Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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1, Loop: Lower Loop
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10, Loop: Main Loop
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11, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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12, Loop: Upper Loop
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13, Loop: Upper Loop
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14, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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15, Loop: Upper Loop
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16, Loop: Upper Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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17, Loop: Upper Loop
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18, Loop: Upper Loop
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19, Loop: Upper Loop
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2, Loop: Lower Loop
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20, Loop: Upper Loop
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21, Loop: Upper Loop
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22, Loop: Upper Loop
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23, Loop: Upper Loop
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24, Loop: Upper Loop
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25, Loop: Upper Loop
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3, Loop: Lower Loop
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4, Loop: Lower Loop
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5, Loop: Lower Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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6, Loop: Main Loop
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7, Loop: Main Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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8, Loop: Main Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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9, Loop: Main Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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Reviews
113 reviews
Summary
Wade Lake is a beautiful and well-maintained campground with stunning scenery, clear water, and a family-friendly atmosphere. While the sites can be crowded and small, many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the recreational opportunities available, such as paddleboarding. Some campers noted issues with noise from construction and nearby sites, yet overall, it remains a popular destination for nature lovers seeking a pleasant getaway.
Based on guest feedback
4.2
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Based on 113 reviews
5 stars
53.1% (60)
4 stars
26.5% (30)
3 stars
8.0% (9)
2 stars
7.1% (8)
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5.3% (6)
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Kortni C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Upper Loop
The lake is amazing. I love this place so much. But the flies were ridiculous. I get it, it’s camping, but I have NEVER been bitten by so many flies in my entire life. It made the experience so awful I left a night early to get away from all the flies. I went through 2.5 cans of bug spray in 2 days. I also had a citronella candle burning. Nothing helped keep them away. Super disappointed because I was so excited to camp here and I probably won’t camp here again.
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Andrew J
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Upper Loop
Gorgeous lake less than an hour west of Yellowstone. Spent two nights camping there -- the first was spent paddleboarding on the lake and the second was spent at Yellowstone National Park. The area is very clean and rustic -- an excellent weekend getaway! The rates are also very reasonable at $15 a night for ordinary camping. The lakes themselves are super clean, as you can see right through the water on the shallow and deeper parts. It's an interesting area to hang out in too: it's sort of in a wooded valley that you don't see until you get close to it.
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Kathy K
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 Stayed at: 20, Loop: Upper Loop
We enjoyed a quiet evening at Wade Lake. The camp spots were clean, along with the bathrooms. What a pleasant place to camp.
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Victoria T
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Main Loop
This turned out to be a gorgeous site- lake path down, shade from the trees and a bit away from others limiting the RV noise. The nested eagles near it didn’t hurt either!
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Emily H
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful place
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Rachel R
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful lake and fun campground. Very family friendly. Some site have limited shade, but others great coverage.
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Jerold V
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 Stayed at: 22, Loop: Upper Loop
We made a mistake on the dates for our stay but the hosts worked thecsituation out for everyone. We are very grateful and appreciative.
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Morris C
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop
The signage to the campground was very helpful before arriving knowing that we had to make a reservation. The app made it very easy to pay by card and showed us the available campgrounds. The campground was very well kept including bathrooms. The lake is amazing! We will be back. Thank you for a lovely stay.
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Scott C
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: Lower Loop
Wade Lake is beautiful and the campground is well maintained. It is an excellent place for family recreation.
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Location & Directions for Wade Lake (MT)
Madison Ranger District, 5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729 United States
Elevation: 2,043 ft
Highway access
Wade Lake is accessible via Montana State Highway 287, which is approximately 15 miles to the east.
Near Yellowstone National Park
The closest entrance is: West Entrance
Approximate drive: 31.5 mi · 54 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
2PM
General
- Cellular service is not available at the campground but may be available at the top of the hill, about one and one half miles away.
- There is a food storage order in place. All food and attractants must be stored in a bear-proof manner when unattended.
- There is a 16 consecutive day camping limit at a single site and 32 day cumulative limit, at multiple sites, within a calendar year.
- Garbage service is available from May 15 - September 15. Otherwise, it is Pack It In, Pack It Out.
- For “First Come First Served” campsites - Pay by cash or check. Change is not available.
- Unless designated as a group site, campsites are for a single camping unit only. No double camping is permitted.
- 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 for the remainder of the reservation.
- Campsites must be occupied the first night and may not be unattended for more than 24 hours
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