Madison River (Mt)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ennis, MT, MT
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (60 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/madison-river-mt to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful campsites along the Madison River with excellent fishing access within walking distance and convenient amenities including water taps and vault toilets. Located near world-class fishing and close to Quake Lake visitor center and other nearby lakes.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Swainson's Hawk, Cliff Swallow, Common Merganser, Pronghorn, and Wandering Garter Snake
Insider tips for Madison River (Mt): Book early—this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand Excellent fishing access within walking distance; bring your gear River access available but not ideal for swimming due to slippery rocks and limited slow spots
Skip Madison River (Mt) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at sites. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You plan to swim—rocky riverbank with limited safe swimming areas.
Best time to visit Madison River (Mt): June-September — Campground operates May through October; summer months offer peak fishing season on the Madison River.
Nearby campgrounds: West Fork Madison Campground (Ennis, MT), Wade Lake (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Hilltop Campground (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Cliff Point (Mt) (Ennis, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Madison River (Mt)
Cell signal at Madison River (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 · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand
Excellent fishing access within walking distance; bring your gear
River access available but not ideal for swimming due to slippery rocks and limited slow spots
Campground operates May through October; summer months offer peak fishing season on the Madison River
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- 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.
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