About this campground
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.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cliff Point (MT)Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest0 mi
- Wade Lake (MT)Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest1 mi
- Madison River (MT)Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest5 mi
- Riverview CampgroundBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest6 mi
- West Fork Madison CampgroundBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest6 mi
- Quake Lake Boat LaunchCuster Gallatin National Forest9 mi
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