Madison River Campground

in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Madison River Campground

Madison Campground is a spacious campground covering nearly 7 acres 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, sightseeing, 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 served basis.

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

There is a $15.00 per night fee at this campground. Cash or Check only. There is no change available, so please bring correct amount.

Hours

Open annually, from late May through mid-October, weather dependent.

Restrictions

16 day stay limit. Food Storage Requirements .

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.