Hilltop Campground (MT)

FS USDA Forest Service · Ennis, MT · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

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

Features

Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Overnight Sites1

Location

44.79959, -111.56321 · Madison Ranger District , Ennis , MT 59729

Description

Overview

Hilltop Campground is located on top of the hill mid-way between Cliff and Wade Lakes. It's about a 3/4 mile steep, winding drive from the Cliff Lake road. There are 18 sites which are all shaded and quiet, away from the crowds at the lakes.

Recreation

There are fishing, swimming and small craft boating opportunities at Cliif Lake, about 1,25 miles, and Wade Lake, about 1.75 miles away. There is a hiking trail from the campground to Wade Lake campground and it also accesses other routes on the trail system.      

Facilities

There are picnic tables and fire rings in each campsite. There are four rustic outhouses and three fresh water hydrants spread throughout the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is located on top of a rolling hill in an old growth Douglas Fir forest.

Nearby Attractions

The Madison River, a world famous trout stream, is about seven miles from the campground. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is less than 40 miles.

Details

ReservableYes

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