Madison Ranger District

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Beaverhead National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,296 ft
Elevation

Madison Ranger District is the eastmost 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!

Getting there

45.05106, -111.80541 · 45°3'3.8"N 111°48'19.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.52.32.94.23.63.31.51.72.22.82.82.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 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 Madison Ranger District

Can you reserve a site at Madison Ranger District?
No. Madison Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Madison Ranger District

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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