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Wade Lake (MT)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundYellowstone NPMontana⭐ 4.1 (104)
Wade Lake (MT)
🟢 10 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 10 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Wade Lake (MT) in Montana has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. 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
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites Upper Loop #24
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites Upper Loop #23
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Main Loop #8, Upper Loop #13, #15, #17
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h agosites Main Loop #9, Upper Loop #14, #22
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Main Loop #10, Upper Loop #11, #25
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Lower Loop #1, Upper Loop #19
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h agosites Upper Loop #16, #18, #21
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper Loop #12

📷 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 Upper Loop #24 — site 24
Site Upper Loop #24 · site 24USFS
Campsite Upper Loop #24 — Site 24 Single Site
Site Upper Loop #24 · Site 24 Single SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite Upper Loop #23 — Site 23 Single Pull Thru Site
Site Upper Loop #23 · Site 23 Single Pull Thru SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite Upper Loop #23 — campsit 23
Site Upper Loop #23 · campsit 23USFS
Campsite Main Loop #8 — Site 8 Group Site
Site Main Loop #8 · Site 8 Group SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite Main Loop #8 — campsite 8
Site Main Loop #8 · campsite 8USFS
Campsite Upper Loop #13 — Site 13 Single Pull Thru Site
Site Upper Loop #13 · Site 13 Single Pull Thru SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite Upper Loop #13 — campsite 13
Site Upper Loop #13 · campsite 13USFS
Campsite Upper Loop #15 — Site 15 Single Site
Site Upper Loop #15 · Site 15 Single SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite Upper Loop #15 — campsite 15
Site Upper Loop #15 · campsite 15USFS
Campsite Upper Loop #17 — Site 17 Single Site
Site Upper Loop #17 · Site 17 Single SiteAnthony Streams
Campsite Upper Loop #17 — campsite 17
Site Upper Loop #17 · campsite 17USFS

🔭 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 21 openings at Wade Lake (MT) over the last 30 days, on 19 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–$30/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆104 ratings
5★53
4★28
3★9
2★8
1★6
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.7/4
Verizon0.3/4
AT&T0.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Wade Lake (MT) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Wade Lake (MT)?

Wade Lake (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 Wade Lake (MT)?

Campsite fees at Wade Lake (MT) run about $15–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Wade Lake (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 Wade Lake (MT)?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Wade Lake (MT) over the last 30 days, on 19 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 Wade Lake (MT) a good campground?

Wade Lake (MT) holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 104 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Wade Lake (MT)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Wade Lake (MT), T-Mobile rates highest at 0.7 out of 5 from 9 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Wade Lake (MT) located?

Wade Lake (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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