Madison River Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.8787, -111.5729
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Madison River Campground is located in southwestern Montana just beyond the banks of it's namesake river. It is approximately 34 miles south of Ennis and about 45 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. The ten site campground borders a Douglas Fir covered hillside to the back, with the Madison River just across the road, on the front side. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water taps are located near each site, along the one-way road. Visitors enjoy fishing, sight-seeing and nearby hiking and ATV trails. Riverview Campground is only about a quarter mile away and West Fork Campground is less than one mile and both are available on a first come, first serve basis. Campsite 8 has a two week in advance booking window.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Madison River Campground free?
No. Madison River Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Madison River Campground?
34 miles south of Ennis on Highway 287.
What are the rules at Madison River Campground?
16 day stay limit. 2022 Beaverhead - Deerlodge Food Storage Order must be followed. There are two vault toilets and four drinking water spigots spread throughout the campground. Water is available May 15 to September 15, exact dates can be dependent upon weather. Picnic tables and fire rings are located in each site. ?Bear proof? bins enable compliance with food storage regulations. The camp sites lie along a one way through road which parallels and reconnects with the access road. There is no garbage service. Cellular service is available.
Nearby
- Madison River (MT)0.2 mi
- Riverview Campground0.4 mi
- West Fork Madison Campground0.5 mi
- West Fork Campground0.8 mi
- Wade Lake (MT)5.1 mi
- Hilltop Campground (MT)5.5 mi
- Cliff Point (MT)5.9 mi
- Cliff Point Campground6.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
