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Recreation Region: Madison Ranger District

Eagles Nest Day Use Area

Eagles Nest Fishing access is an accessible fishing point about 34 miles south of Ennis.

General Information

Late May, weather dependent. 

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Day use only. No overnight camping allowed.

No fees are required for this site

Madison Ranger District office building

Address: 5 Forest Service Road Ennis, MT 59729
Phone: 406-682-4253
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.867077

Longitude: -111.561135

Directions

From Ennis travel approximately 34 miles south of Ennis on Highway 287 and follow the signs to the access point.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Picnicking Picnicking

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Last updated March 11th, 2025