Madison River (MT)
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At a Glance
About Madison River (MT)
Madison River (MT) is a national park campground at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Madison County, Montana. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Madison River (MT) is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 60 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 91 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest include West Fork Madison Campground, Riverview Campground, Wade Lake (MT), Hilltop Campground (MT) and Cliff Point (MT).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 52 · 2024: 63 · 2025: 44
Location
Address
Ennis, Montana
Coordinates
44.8772, -111.5757
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 177 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

West Fork Madison Campground
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Riverview Campground
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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Wade Lake (MT)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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Hilltop Campground (MT)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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Cliff Point (MT)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Beaver Creek Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Madison River (MT) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Madison River (MT)?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Madison River (MT)?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Madison River (MT). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Madison River (MT) right now?
Madison River (MT) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Madison River (MT)?
Campsite Tonight monitors Madison River (MT) for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 29 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Madison River (MT) located?
Madison River (MT) is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, near Ennis, Montana.
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