3.8010 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Open late May throug...
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Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Open late May throug...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Check Policy
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5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729
Fly fishers and anyone chasing uncrowded summer nights will find the quarter-mile walk to one of the West's top trout rivers worth the drive. Sites are large and well-spaced, hosts Mike and Toni keep the vault toilets clean, and the Madison Range fills the horizon from every site
No shade anywhere on the loop, and summer mosquitoes are real. Hookups, showers, and dump stations don't exist here, and the nearest supplies are a 33-mile haul to Ennis. Bring exact cash or a check for the $15 fee.
Reference information about Riverview Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This RV friendly campground sits on a bench above the Madison River with vistas of the Madison Range. Riverview Campground lies on a sagebrush and gross flat overlooking the Madison River and the Madison mountain range. There are 24 camp units which are large enough for 30 foot trailer lengths and are each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. There are three vault toilets and water is available at this campground. Cellular reception is also available. The Madison River, a world famous trout fishery, is about 1/4 mile from the campground. Fishing and boating is available at nearby Wade, Cliff, Hebgen, and Henry's Lakes. </p>
The elevation is 5,900 ft. The West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is 38.3 miles east of campground. The campground is a large single loop on a bench above the Madison River. While only a few campsites have a view of the river, all have great views of the surrounding mountain peaks. Grass and sagebrush offer no shade but a constant breeze helps keep things comfortable. All campsites are on the outside of the loop and are well separated providing good privacy. However, in September 2012, the campsites were overgrown with weeds and brush. The inside of the loop is comprised of tall grass, wildflowers and sagebrush. Trout fishing in the Madison River is exceptional. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. A "Food Storage Order" is in place at this campground. This means all food must be properly stored in a bear-resistant container; suspended; stored in a closed, motor vehicle with a solid top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body RV. Not observing this Order may result in a substantial fee and prison.
Open late May through mid-September - weather dependent
The parking aprons are gravel and grass. Note bridge height restrictions above.
From Ennis, MT, take US Rt. 287 south 33.2 miles to camp trailer symbol sign. Bear right after sign and go 0.1 miles to the single lane Hutchinson bridge. Continue across bridge to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto dirt road and go 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground. NOTE: The Hutchinson Bridge is 12' 7" high by 12'10" wide.
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Summer brings the best camping window at this elevation. Daytime highs reach the 70s to low 80s, nights drop into the mid-30s to low 50s. River conditions peak for fly fishing and boating. Insect hatches bring trout to the surface. Mosquitoes show up too. Long daylight hours stretch fishing time. Autumn turns the plateau golden before winter closes in with snow and freezing temperatures. Spring runoff can make access uncertain.
Open into mid-Oct; cooler temps and mountain vistas make fall appealing though season shortens.
Riverview Campground offers essential amenities suitable for both RV and tent campers. Each of the 24 sites includes a fire ring and picnic table, providing the basics for outdoor cooking and gathering. The campground features three vault toilets, which are described in reviews as clean and well-maintained. Potable water is available, with five water spigots distributed throughout the campground. Cellular reception is also present, ensuring connectivity for visitors. Notably, there are no trailer hookups, dump stations, Wi-Fi, or modern restroom facilities such as flush toilets or showers.
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