West Fork Madison Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Ennis, MT · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Overnight Sites1
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.88344, -111.57975 · Madison Ranger District , Ennis , MT 59729

Description

Overview

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.  This is a First Come - First Served campground. Reservations are not available.

Recreation

Fishing is available in both the West Fork and Madison Rivers. The West Fork road provides access to OHV trails and scenic drives in the Gravelly Mountains. There are hiking trails in Lee Metcalf Wilderness.

Facilities

There is a fire ring and picnic table in each campsite. There are bear-proof food storage lockers on each side of the campground. A water spigot and two outhouses are located in the loop. 

Natural Features

The campground is located along the West Fork River, near it's confluence with the Madison, in a grove of old growth spruce and Douglas Fir. The vegetation is dense and shaded.

Nearby Attractions

The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is less than 40 miles away. 

Details

ReservableYes

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