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West Fork Madison Campground

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — riverside

Location: Ennis, MT, MT

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

West Fork is a small seven unit campground along the banks of the West Fork of the Madison River. The access road divides the campground with 2 sites north of the road and a 5 site loop on the south. Trailers are not permitted due to the tight, narrow turns and small camp spaces.

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, Bear Boxes

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/west-fork-madison-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small, scenic campground along the West Fork of the Madison River with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes. Fishing available in both the West Fork and Madison Rivers.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Swainson's Hawks, Common Mergansers, Pronghorn, and Wandering Garter Snakes present in the area

Insider tips for West Fork Madison Campground: This is First Come - First Served only — no reservations available, arrive early Trailers not permitted due to tight, narrow turns and small camp spaces 7 total sites with 2 north of road and 5-site loop on south side

Skip West Fork Madison Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at this campground. You require reservations — First Come - First Served only. You're traveling with a trailer — not permitted.

Best time to visit West Fork Madison Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Riverview Campground (Ennis, MT), Wade Lake (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Hilltop Campground (Mt) (Ennis, MT), Cliff Point (Mt) (Ennis, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at West Fork Madison Campground

Cell signal at West Fork Madison Campground (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.

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West Fork Madison Campground

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Ennis, MT, MT★ 4 (0 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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West Fork is a small seven unit campground along the banks of the West Fork of the Madison River. The access road divides the campground with 2 sites north of the road and a 5 site loop on the south. Trailers are not permitted due to the tight, narrow turns and small camp spaces.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

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

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Bear Boxes

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 — none available at this campground✕ You require reservations — First Come - First Served only✕ You're traveling with a trailer — not permitted

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

This is First Come - First Served only

no reservations available, arrive early

Trailers not permitted due to tight, narrow turns and small camp spaces

7 total sites with 2 north of road and 5-site loop on south side

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

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

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Swainson's Hawks, Common Mergansers, Pronghorn, and Wandering Garter Snakes present in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does West Fork Madison Campground cost per night?+
West Fork Madison Campground costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is West Fork Madison Campground open?+
West Fork Madison Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does West Fork Madison Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at West Fork Madison Campground?+
West Fork Madison Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at West Fork Madison Campground?+
West Fork Madison Campground 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 West Fork Madison Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at West Fork Madison Campground 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 West Fork Madison Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
West Fork Madison Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$12 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Riverview Campground

Ennis, MT

From $15/night

Wade Lake (Mt)

Ennis, MT

From $15/night

Hilltop Campground (Mt)

Ennis, MT

From $15/night

Cliff Point (Mt)

Ennis, MT

From $15/night

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