Madison Arm Resort
RV Park
Write a Review 5475 Madison Arm Rd. West Yellowstone, MT 59758 406-646-9328 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.7356, -111.1863
Overview of Madison Arm Resort
Some campsites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 36 ft. max in length.
Last Price Paid: $75
Reported by camper-813948 on 6/26/2023
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by sowickesited on 11/24/2019
Number of Sites 91
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally May 15 - Oct. 1
Elevation 6,528 ft / 1,989 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Madison Arm Resort 14 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/26/2023
“Nice and quiet.”
Reviewed 6/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | $75 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
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I have originally booked 3 days but had to change it to 2 days. I followed their procedure and was only charge for 2 days. When I arrived they had me in a back in and I asked if they had a pull thru and they had 1 and told me to look at it before saying yes as it's close to trees and such. It work fine for us. It was pretty close to th... more
I have originally booked 3 days but had to change it to 2 days. I followed their procedure and was only charge for 2 days. When I arrived they had me in a back in and I asked if they had a pull thru and they had 1 and told me to look at it before saying yes as it's close to trees and such. It work fine for us. It was pretty close to the other site but no one was occupying it so we were all good. The road is gravel coming in off the highway but it is well maintained. This place is great to get away and get in touch with nature.
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camper-813948 would stay here again
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“Dirt Road, Brown Water, Overgrown Trees in Spaces”
Reviewed 8/29/2022
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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*Let’s start with a 5 mile dirt road leading into the camp. It’s not very well-kept so must travel 15 to 20 miles an hour. Everything is dirty from that point forward. *Even with the water filter our water was brown. we used it only to wash dishes and shower, then rinsed off with our fresh tank water. *I tried to get into my first ... more
*Let’s start with a 5 mile dirt road leading into the camp. It’s not very well-kept so must travel 15 to 20 miles an hour. Everything is dirty from that point forward.
*Even with the water filter our water was brown. we used it only to wash dishes and shower, then rinsed off with our fresh tank water.
*I tried to get into my first spot but the tree overhung so much that I couldn’t open my slide. The next spot they put me in the sewer was so far away I had to use every hose I owned to reach it.
* I would only stay there if there was no other place to stay. With the 20 minute drive out of the campground it’s not very close to the park entrance.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“excellent”
Reviewed 7/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | $70 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | f5 |
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I made our reservation in January od 2022 during the office season. I got a confirmation email letting us know that we had a spot reserved. I did call a couple times during the spring to make sure everything was ok and was told yes we were good. Our reservation started on Sunday, June 26, 2022. I called to let them know that we were on... more
I made our reservation in January od 2022 during the office season. I got a confirmation email letting us know that we had a spot reserved. I did call a couple times during the spring to make sure everything was ok and was told yes we were good. Our reservation started on Sunday, June 26, 2022. I called to let them know that we were on our way, was told by Shawna that the office closed at 6, but she would be there for awhile after that and not to worry, well we ended up having a blow out on our 5th wheel trailer about 2 miles from the resort. I called Shawna back and she said she would send someone to help us. Her husband, Allen came and helped my husband get the tire off and the new spare put on. We then made it to camp and got all checked in, but now we had to get a new tire that we had in the trailer mounted , Shawna and the owner were very helpful with inforation for a place to go in West Yellowstone. We got all set up in the camp site for the night. And on Monday morning we headed to West Yellowstone to Point S and they mounted the tire for us. The road to the campground was not bad al all we came in on 20 and when we went to went to West Yellowstone we took I think it was 191, not too bad either.
Overall I would say that the staff is very caring and very helpfull. We did enjoy our time at the park and would go back there again if were ever in the area.
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Gordon would stay here again
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“Very enjoyable ”
Reviewed 6/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | $70 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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We wish we’d had more time for a longer stay. As it was we were on our way to the Dakotas. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Walked around the park which was only about 40% occupied when we stayed. The guests that we interacted with seemed friendly. We saw a bald Eagle and deer. Very beautiful and peaceful. Good place to be if yo... more
We wish we’d had more time for a longer stay. As it was we were on our way to the Dakotas. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Walked around the park which was only about 40% occupied when we stayed. The guests that we interacted with seemed friendly.
We saw a bald Eagle and deer. Very beautiful and peaceful. Good place to be if you want to fish.
We were here 3 days before the Yellowstone flooding happened. Our good fortune as some of our roads out towards Livingston MT I believe were affected and damaged.
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Casa Tortuga would stay here again
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“Pine trees galore ”
Reviewed 9/21/2021
| Days stayed: | 6 |
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| Site Number: | F-10 |
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Highly recommend. Small campground with full hookups, laundry, showers and basic store. Everything was clean and the staff was super cool. The road in is a little rough depending which way you come. Close to Yellowstone.
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Don would stay here again
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“Almost Perfect! ”
Reviewed 9/15/2020
| Nightly rate: | $55 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | WP10 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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Only thing this place is missing was a dump station! Found this place on accident when our first come, first serve campground didn’t work out. The 5.5 mile down the dirt road was worth it for this gem. Quiet, beautiful starry sky at night. Right on Hebgen Lake. Smell of pine trees everywhere. Staff was very nice. Felt lucky ... more
Only thing this place is missing was a dump station!
Found this place on accident when our first come, first serve campground didn’t work out.
The 5.5 mile down the dirt road was worth it for this gem. Quiet, beautiful starry sky at night. Right on Hebgen Lake. Smell of pine trees everywhere.
Staff was very nice. Felt lucky to get the last water / electric site!
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Adventures of Art and Alex would stay here again
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“Absolutely beautiful ”
Reviewed 9/2/2020
| Days stayed: | 16 |
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| Site Number: | 2 |
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We loved our time here. Best people best campground. My husband had to work remote while here and only had to use our hot spot a few times. The dirt road makes it so only traffic is people staying at the park. Totally quiet and peaceful. Just what the doctor ordered. Off the grid yet still have cell service and only a few miles from to... more
We loved our time here. Best people best campground. My husband had to work remote while here and only had to use our hot spot a few times. The dirt road makes it so only traffic is people staying at the park. Totally quiet and peaceful. Just what the doctor ordered. Off the grid yet still have cell service and only a few miles from town and the West entrance to Yellowstone
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Sally would stay here again
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“Huge CONS, but if you can get past them, the PROS could be worth it for a long stay”
Reviewed 8/20/2020
| Nightly rate: | $58 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 31 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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HUGE CONS: - DO NOT come in from Hwy 191. The 6-mile dirt road was almost impassable for our F250 4x4 w 23' trailer in tow. It wrecked everything in our trailer and caused a wheel bearing on our trailer to fail. - DO NOT come in late or after dark. - DO make reservations weeks in advance, and ask for the largest site you can get. ... more
HUGE CONS:
- DO NOT come in from Hwy 191. The 6-mile dirt road was almost impassable for our F250 4x4 w 23' trailer in tow. It wrecked everything in our trailer and caused a wheel bearing on our trailer to fail.
- DO NOT come in late or after dark.
- DO make reservations weeks in advance, and ask for the largest site you can get.
- DO come in from Hwy 20. Still a dirt road, but much more passable.
- No pull throughs, and very small, hard to navigate sites
- Busy campsite with many large groups and noise from campers
- Hook-ups are in awkward places for some sites, leaving little room to set-up camp
I would have given 3 stars if the hosts had warned us about the washboard road in any of the 5+ conversations we had before arrival. The road in caused us to lose 2 days of our trip, because we had to have our trailer worked on after the road in wrecked it.
PROS:
- The site is BEAUTIFUL! It's on Hebgen Lake in the Gallatin National Forest. The lake is pristine, and there are many choices for water sports.
- Good location, close to the quaint town of West Yellowstone, and very near the park's west entrance
- Clean restrooms, showers, and laundry
- Dish-washing sink on-site helps with camp cleanup
- Convenience store on-site, but very limited options. Bags of ice limited to one per day, per site.
- Remote and beautiful scenery to explore
- Good spot for tent camping
It's a great campsite if you're planning to stay a week or more. We will probably try a different campsite next time we're in W. Yellowstone simply because there are other sites where we wouldn't have to brave the terrible roads in and out of this campsite.
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“Unusual”
Reviewed 8/16/2020
| Nightly rate: | $43 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
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This is not a spot everyone will care for. It is way off the beaten path, down a dirt, dusty road---BUT, I found the place friendly, good dry camp site and close to Yellowstone where other places were booked solid. I have a small van camper and took the road slowly; would not advise a big fancy rig trying to get there. Still another qu... more
This is not a spot everyone will care for. It is way off the beaten path, down a dirt, dusty road---BUT, I found the place friendly, good dry camp site and close to Yellowstone where other places were booked solid. I have a small van camper and took the road slowly; would not advise a big fancy rig trying to get there. Still another quickly place to add to my adventures at 80 years old.
no would stay here again
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“Awesome”
Reviewed 7/12/2020
| Nightly rate: | $55 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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We didn’t have any reservations and had three trucks and trailers with 11 people. We were going to Boondock and found out you can’t within 50 miles of the park. I called on a chance and they had 3 spots! I’ll take them I said. Then waiting on the road I read reviews and thought oh a god what did I just do! Thank god I never go off a... more
We didn’t have any reservations and had three trucks and trailers with 11 people. We were going to Boondock and found out you can’t within 50 miles of the park. I called on a chance and they had 3 spots! I’ll take them I said.
Then waiting on the road I read reviews and thought oh a god what did I just do!
Thank god I never go off any positives ir negatives I read. We had a great time, views of the lake from every site, quiet after 10 and there’s no BS’ing about that.
My only negative would be parking can be tough for sure! Now I’ll book my next trip there and take my new favorite spot in advance.
Thanks so much to Zena & Crew you were life savers.
Big Papa would stay here again
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“Terrible Customer Service”
noted 5/11/2022
Had a two night reservation but had to cancel 10 days in advance due to a family emergency. Staff refused to give me a refund and hung up on me. I would never again reserve at this place and will tell all my RV companions about the terrible customer service.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Connectivity
- wifi: yes
Recreation
- bike rental
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- swimming beach
Site Amenities
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- general store
- laundry
- restrooms: flush
- rv rental
- showers
Pets
- pets
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