West Fork Madison Campground
Its 1 site is first-come, first-served (no reservations). West Fork Madison Campground is a National Forest campground near Madison, Montana.
First-come, first-served
1 / 2West Fork CG site 1. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- Shaded
- Shade
West Fork Madison Campground sits inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
1 site. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not on record | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Standard |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Shade
- Shaded
- Elevation
- 5,956 ft
44.8834, -111.5798 in Madison. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at West Fork Madison Campground?
No. West Fork Madison Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How many campsites does West Fork Madison Campground have?
West Fork Madison Campground has 1 campsite.
Does West Fork Madison Campground have RV hookups?
No. West Fork Madison Campground has no hookups.
Are there pull-through sites at West Fork Madison Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at West Fork Madison Campground; 1 site with a stated driveway is back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at West Fork Madison Campground?
Yes, West Fork Madison Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at West Fork Madison Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at West Fork Madison Campground.
Who manages West Fork Madison Campground?
West Fork Madison Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around West Fork Madison Campground
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
Madison River Campground - Sites
- 11
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Wade Lake Campground - Sites
- 25
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Madison and campgrounds in Madison.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (toilets, water, fireRings, reservationSystem, sites.total, shade, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)