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The Palisades Recreation Area is located on the Upper Madison River, 5 river miles upstream of Ruby Creek Recreation Area and 25 miles south of Ennis. The campground has 10 camping sites with 2 accessible vault toilets and a campground host pad. A separate day use site with a paved boat launch and parking area is located near the campground.
Located approximately 25 miles south of Ennis, on the west side off of US Highway 287.
$8/night, $5 per additional vehicle.
No fees for boat launches or day use.
Must occupy campsites nightly.
Camp on the Madison river. Watch Raptors and other birds, explore back roads. Water available in campground. No trailer hook ups. Best time to find a site during Covid is Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
Gorgeous!! No hookups, but wasn't,looking for any. It was,peaceful, and,clean. Vault toilet very clean. No reception,which was,perfect.
One of the semi-primitive campsites along the Madison River. I'd rate it higher except that if you're there to fish, you'll have a hard time from shore though there are several spots worth fishing if you're in a boat. The campground sits out in a clear area with few trees around the sites. The sites are plenty spacious with two restroom buildings. There is a warning sign to be "Bear Aware" and each site is equipped with a bear proof box to secure food stuffs. But the area really doesn't get much bear traffic. The area is truly wide open and you'd see them coming for several hundred yards. $18 per night or $12 per night with an active Montana fishing license.
