Wade Lake Campground
Wade Lake
Wade Lake CG

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.

Available sites

25 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Sep 16 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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25 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 1, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 10, Loop: Main Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 11, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 12, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 13, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 14, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 17, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 18, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 2, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 20, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 21, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 22, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 23, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 24, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 25, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 3, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 4, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 5, Loop: Lower Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 6, Loop: Main Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 7, Loop: Main Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 8, Loop: Main Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 9, Loop: Main Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

113 reviews

Summary

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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

Overall rating

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3 stars 8.0% (9)
2 stars 7.1% (8)
1 star 5.3% (6)

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Meghan E

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June 28, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Upper Loop

We love staying at Wade Lake and have for many years. The campground host was easily accessible and friendly. It’s not the greatest campground for tent camping but that said, we’ve made it work for many years.

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Adrianne M

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June 11, 2023 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Lower Loop

Beautiful lake front campsite. Clean and well maintained.

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Hunter A

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June 11, 2023 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop

Although this spot used to be awesome for the locals, it is now blown up so bad that every spot is a 6 month reservation. Made reservations 6 months ago, showed up, and not a single other person showed up to their reservation and the camp host claimed they got to keep their spot even if it was unattended the first night (which isn’t allowed) All in all, prepare for a shitty time and an even tougher time getting a reservation since everyone has to reserve 6 months in advance

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Kaylee G

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October 1, 2022 Stayed at: 23, Loop: Upper Loop

We had 3 tents to set up and the campsite I reserved was a bit small and required walking a trail up a hill to the tent spots. But we didn’t mind, it made it more of an adventure! Very nice little campground.

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Heather H

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August 21, 2022 Stayed at: 9, Loop: Main Loop

We had a wonderful experience camping at Wade Lake Campground. The camp hosts were very kind and welcoming. Our site was very well maintained. We took our drift boat and were lucky to have a campsite because the parking lot filled up very quickly. Make sure to get there early if you need a spot

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Catherine C

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August 18, 2022 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Upper Loop

We never met the camp host, and the bathroom was not well-maintained. The lake and neighbors were wonderful, so no complaints there! Well-worth the drive to get there- absolutely stunning.

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Richard F

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August 17, 2022 Stayed at: 9, Loop: Main Loop

Lots of people but the lake was fun for the grandkids. Our campsite was nice but the fire grate needs to be replaced. Lots of trash off in the weeds near the day use area. Campground host needs to do a better job.

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Bonnie B

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August 17, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Upper Loop

Love this campground! We have been going for years, and had stopped due to how crazy it had gotten. Decided to give it another try since the reservation option started, and it was so much nicer! Not nearly as busy since you could see online that it was full. Very clean sites, and a helpful host.

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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

Nearest town

Ennis, MT - 50 mi

About over 1 hr (87 min) to downtown

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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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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