Hilltop Campground (MT)
Campground · Montana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Beaverhead National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6,434 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Hilltop Campground is located on top of the hill mid-way between Cliff and Wade Lakes. It's about a 3/4 mile steep, winding drive from the Cliff Lake road. There are 18 sites which are all shaded and quiet, away from the crowds at the lakes.
Recreation
There are fishing, swimming and small craft boating opportunities at Cliif Lake, about 1,25 miles, and Wade Lake, about 1.75 miles away. There is a hiking trail from the campground to Wade Lake campground and it also accesses other routes on the trail system.
Facilities
There are picnic tables and fire rings in each campsite. There are four rustic outhouses and three fresh water hydrants spread throughout the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is located on top of a rolling hill in an old growth Douglas Fir forest.
Nearby Attractions
The Madison River, a world famous trout stream, is about seven miles from the campground. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is less than 40 miles.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 6 people per site
Site types
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
1 campsite at Hilltop Campground (MT)
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.79959, -111.56321 · 44°47'58.5"N 111°33'47.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Hilltop Campground (MT)
- Can you reserve a site at Hilltop Campground (MT)?
- Yes, Hilltop Campground (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hilltop Campground (MT) have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Hilltop Campground (MT)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hilltop Campground (MT).
- Are campfires allowed at Hilltop Campground (MT)?
- Campfires are allowed at Hilltop Campground (MT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Hilltop Campground (MT) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hilltop Campground (MT)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- There is a $15.00 per night fee for this campground.
Restrictions:
- 16 day stay limit. Food Storage Requirements .
Camping near Hilltop Campground (MT)
- Cliff Point (MT) 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wade Lake (MT) 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Madison River (MT) 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Fork Madison Campground 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Riverview Campground 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beaver Creek Campground 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cabin Creek Campground 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beaver Creek Cabin (MT) 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area 9.6 mi · Campground
- Watkins Creek Trailhead 13 mi · Facility
- Palisades Day Use 13.8 mi · Facility
- Palisades Campground 14.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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