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Cliff Point (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Ennis, MT, MT

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (24 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cliff Point Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shoreline of scenic Cliff Lake. It is approximately 43 miles south of Ennis and 35 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. Each site in the small six site campground is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cliff-point-mt to be notified when sites open up.

Cliff Point is a scenic 7-site campground on the shoreline of Cliff Lake in southwestern Montana, approximately 35 miles west of Yellowstone National Park, with excellent water clarity and a 4.8/5 rating from 36 Google reviews praising its spectacular natural setting.

Wildlife alert: Pronghorn, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Red-tailed Hawk, American White Pelican, Common Merganser, Cliff Swallow, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Cliff Point (Mt): Book early—this is a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand. Arrive by 8:30AM for day-use parking spots during peak season. Lake has a no-wake speed limit, ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and non-motorized boating.

Skip Cliff Point (Mt) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at sites.. You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal window.. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 7 tent sites available..

Best time to visit Cliff Point (Mt): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.. Early morning arrival — Reviewers report arriving by 8:30AM recommended to secure parking as the area gets busy..

Nearby campgrounds: Hilltop Campground (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Wade Lake (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Madison River (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Beaver Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cliff Point (Mt)

Cell signal at Cliff Point (Mt) (Ennis, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Cliff Point (Mt)

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Ennis, MT, MT★ 4 (24 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cliff Point Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shoreline of scenic Cliff Lake. It is approximately 43 miles south of Ennis and 35 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. Each site in the small six site campground is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.

Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersFamiliesSites:Tent
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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV16 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at sites.✕ You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal window.✕ You prefer larger campgrounds—only 7 tent sites available.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand.

Arrive by 8:30AM for day-use parking spots during peak season.

Lake has a no-wake speed limit, ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and non-motorized boating.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Best: Early morning arrival

Reviewers report arriving by 8:30AM recommended to secure parking as the area gets busy.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Pronghorn, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Red-tailed Hawk, American White Pelican, Common Merganser, Cliff Swallow, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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406-682-4253· Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Getting there →

Travel south from Ennis for 38 miles on US Highway 287. As highway curves to east, turn south on Wade and Cliff Lakes road, also signed as Three Dollar Bridge fishing access site. Travel five miles on county road, which becomes Forest road #572, to Wade Lake Recreation Area. Follow signing to campground. When travelling from the east, turn onto Wade and Cliff Lakes road one mile west of US 287 and MT 87 junction. From the south, turn from MT 87 onto Madison County 122 about 2.2 miles north of th

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cliff Point (Mt) cost per night?+
Cliff Point (Mt) costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cliff Point (Mt) open?+
Cliff Point (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cliff Point (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cliff Point (Mt)?+
Cliff Point (Mt) can accommodate RVs up to 16 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cliff Point (Mt)?+
Cliff Point (Mt) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cliff Point (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cliff Point (Mt) is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cliff Point (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Cliff Point (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4 (24)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Cliff Point (Mt) cost per night?+
What season is Cliff Point (Mt) open?+
Does Cliff Point (Mt) have hookups?+
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Madison River (Mt)

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From $15/night

Beaver Creek Campground

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