Wade Lake (Mt)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ennis, MT, MT
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (77 reviews)
Season: May through October
Wade Lake Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shore of it’s scenic namesake lake. It is approximately 43 miles south of Ennis and 35 miles 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/wade-lake-mt to be notified when sites open up.
Wade Lake Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in a dense Douglas Fir forest with 25 well-maintained tent sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Campers praise it as a beautiful hidden gem with spacious tent sites and nearby outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Uinta Ground Squirrel, Pronghorn, Cliff Swallow, Red-tailed Hawk, American White Pelican, Common Merganser, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area. Bear food lockers are provided at campsites.
Insider tips for Wade Lake (Mt): Book a year in advance on rec.gov as this federal campground fills quickly Rec.gov reserves a few sites for last-minute availability Some sites accommodate sedans despite rough road access; call ahead if concerned about vehicle clearance Day use area has limited picnic tables (3); bring your own if planning a picnic
Skip Wade Lake (Mt) if: You need RV or camper hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You require full facility amenities beyond vault toilets and drinking water. You need flexible off-season camping—operations seasonal May through October only.
Best time to visit Wade Lake (Mt): May-October — Official campground operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Hilltop Campground (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Cliff Point (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Madison River (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Beaver Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wade Lake (Mt)
Cell signal at Wade Lake (Mt) (Ennis, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Wade Lake Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shore of it’s scenic namesake lake. It is approximately 43 miles south of Ennis and 35 miles 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook a year in advance on rec.gov as this federal campground fills quickly
Rec.gov reserves a few sites for last-minute availability
Some sites accommodate sedans despite rough road access; call ahead if concerned about vehicle clearance
Day use area has limited picnic tables (3); bring your own if planning a picnic
Official campground operating season
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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