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Madison River (MT)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundYellowstone NPMontana⭐ 4.3 (73)
Madison River (MT)
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
1 of the last 39 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Madison River (MT) in Montana has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, A #5–A #8 next to each othersites #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #10
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #1, #4, #9
Fri Sep 4 – Sun Sep 62 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #4

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #2 — Site 2 Single Site
Site A #2 · Site 2 Single SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite A #3 — Site 3 Single Site
Site A #3 · Site 3 Single SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite A #5 — Site 5 Single Site
Site A #5 · Site 5 Single SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite A #6 — Site 6 Single Site
Site A #6 · Site 6 Single SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite A #7 — Site 7 Single Site
Site A #7 · Site 7 Single SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite A #8 — campsite 8
Site A #8 · campsite 8USFS
Campsite A #8 — Site 8 Single Site
Site A #8 · Site 8 Single SiteAnthony Streams

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Madison River (MT) over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 3–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆73 ratings
5★45
4★15
3★6
2★3
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.4/4
T-Mobile3.2/4
Verizon1.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Madison River (MT) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Madison River (MT)?

Madison River (MT) in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Madison River (MT)?

Campsite fees at Madison River (MT) run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Madison River (MT) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Madison River (MT) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Madison River (MT)?

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Madison River (MT) over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 3–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Madison River (MT) a good campground?

Madison River (MT) holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 73 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Madison River (MT)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Madison River (MT), AT&T rates highest at 3.4 out of 5 from 12 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Madison River (MT) located?

Madison River (MT) is located in Yellowstone NP, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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