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Madison Ranger District
Madison Ranger District is the easternmost district on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and surrounds the town of Ennis on three sides. Campgrounds, picnic areas and fishing access recreation areas are available on this district.
Please be "Bear Aware" and check out our Bear Country Safety information before you recreate on the Madison Ranger District. We want you and the bears to enjoy the forest!
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Madison Ranger District
- Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area
- Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area
- Cliff Point Campground
- Cottonwood Campground
- Hilltop Campground
- Madison River Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Potosi Campground and Picnic Area
- Riverview Campground
- Wade Lake Campground and Picnic Areas
- West Fork Madison Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Madison Ranger District
- Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area
- Cliff Point Campground
- Cottonwood Campground
- Hilltop Campground
- Madison River Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Potosi Campground and Picnic Area
- Wade Lake Campground and Picnic Areas
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Madison Ranger District
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Madison Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Madison Ranger District
- Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area
- Cliff Point Campground
- Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area
- Hilltop Campground
- Wade Lake Campground and Picnic Areas
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Madison Ranger District
- Cliff Point Campground
- Cottonwood Campground
- Eagles Nest Day Use Area
- Kirby Day Use Area
- Madison River Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Potosi Campground and Picnic Area
- Riverview Campground
- West Fork Madison Campground
Ice Fishing
Areas for Ice Fishing at Madison Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Madison Ranger District
- Bear Creek Cabin
- Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area
- Black Butte Cabin
- Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area
- Cliff Point Campground
- Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area
- Hilltop Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Potosi Campground and Picnic Area
- Vigilante Cabin
- Wade Lake Campground and Picnic Areas
- Wall Creek Cabin
- West Fork Cabin
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Madison Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Madison Ranger District
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Madison Ranger District
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Madison Ranger District
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Madison Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Madison Ranger District
Gold Panning
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Madison Ranger District
- Cliff Point Campground
- Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area
- Wade Lake Campground and Picnic Areas
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Madison Ranger District
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Madison Ranger District
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Madison Ranger District
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Madison Ranger District