Established Camping
West Fork Madison Campground — Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest
West Fork Madison Campground is located near Ennis, MT, within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Madison River, known for fishing, and the scenic trails of the national forest.
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.
Location
West Fork Madison Campground — Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest is located in Montana
Address
Madison Ranger District
5 Forest Service Road
Ennis, MT 59729
Coordinates
44.88344 N
111.57975 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Detours Nearby
Beaver Creek Road
12 min away
Beaverhead National Forest Wade Lake Campground and Picnic Area
26 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Bozeman
- 1 hr 47 min from Idaho Falls
- 2 hrs 8 min from Helena
- 2 hrs 31 min from Pocatello
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
