Wade Lake
Open mid-May through mid-September, weather dependent. Reservations through Recreation.gov. Drinking water available May through September. Garbage service operates May 15 to September 15; pack out trash outside those dates. Food storage order in effect requiring bear-proof containers.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 10:21AM MDT until July 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Montana, including the following areas, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 1:38PM MDT until July 22 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Gallatin County in south central Montana... Southeastern Madison County in southwestern Montana... * WHEN...Until 445 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 137 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain with rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yellowstone Village. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
About
Wade Lake Campground is located in southwestern Montana at the southern end of the Gravelly Range, about 35 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. The spring-fed 200-acre lake is known for its beautiful clear aquamarine water and offers fishing for rainbow and brown trout, boating, canoeing, and swimming. The campground sits on a steep hillside in dense Douglas Fir forest, with many sites having limited flat tent space outside the parking driveway. The campground includes 25 sites with two group sites and two walk-in tent sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Five vault toilets and drinking water taps are provided throughout the two camping loops. Water is available May through September. An undeveloped natural-surface boat launch provides lake access with a no-wake speed limit in effect. Boats can also be rented at nearby Wade Lake Resort. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov with staggered booking windows: most sites open six months in advance, sites 6, 13, 17, 20, and 25 open two weeks in advance, and sites 2, 9, 14, and 22 open four days in advance. The campground enforces a food storage order requiring bear-proof containers. Garbage service operates May 15 through September 15; pack out trash outside those dates. Cellular service is unavailable at the campground but may be found 1.5 miles away near the forest boundary.
Directions
Located about 37 miles south of Ennis on Highway 287. Turn west at Wade and Cliff Lakes signs, then take Forest Road 241 west for 5 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 682-4253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Wade Lake Campground |
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