Riverview Campground
Riverview Campground lies on a sagebrush and grass flat overlooking the Madison River and the Madison mountain range. There are 24 camp units which are large enough for 30 foot trailer lengths. Cellular reception is available. This is a First Come - First Served campground so reservations are not accepted.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Gravel | 6 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 24 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table. There are three outhouses and five water spigots spread through the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations available. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Fees | There is a $15 per night fee for this campground. Cash or check only. There is no change available, bring correct amount. |
| Rules | 16 day stay limit. Food Storage Requirements. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Nearest town | Ennis, Montana |
| Coordinates | 44.8842° N, 111.5768° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Hell'S Canyon
41 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShenango Pile Rx
43 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Eagle's Curios ↗ | 28.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is less than 40 miles away.
- 6 mi
- 6.6 miWindy Point Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 8.2 miPalisades Day Use ↗Day use
- 9.5 miQuake Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 14.9 miWatkins Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miWest Fork Madison Spur0.4 mi trail
- 0.9 miGold Butte3.1 mi trail
- 0.9 miPapoose Creek ↗8.4 mi trail
- 0.9 miBlack Butte Loop Snowmobile ↗49.7 mi trail
- 2.4 miPapoose Bench3.4 mi trail
- 2.4 miFlatiron Loop Snowmobile ↗15.1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Lee Metcalf Wilderness begins about 9.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.8 miLee Metcalf Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 242,068 acres
- 13.8 miRed Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 85,504 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Hutchins BridgeStructure · Cameron · 0.4 mi
Natural features
The campground is in an open sagebrush and grass covered flat on a hill that overlooks the Madison River. The forest slopes up from the upper edge of the campground.
Recreation
The Madison River, a world famous trout fishery, is about 1/4 mile from the campground. Fishing and boating is available at nearby Wade, Cliff, Hebgen and Henries lakes.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Riverview Campground?
Sites at Riverview Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations available. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Riverview Campground?
There is a $15 per night fee for this campground. Cash or check only. There is no change available, bring correct amount.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Riverview Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Riverview Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Riverview Campground have?
1 site, including 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Riverview Campground?
The longest site here provides 24 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Riverview Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Riverview Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Riverview Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. 16 day stay limit.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Riverview Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Riverview Campground?
The Madison River, a world famous trout fishery, is about 1/4 mile from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Riverview Campground?
Ennis, Montana. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is less than 40 miles away.
Source: Getting there
What if Riverview Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are West Fork Madison Campground (0.2 mi), Madison River (0.5 mi), and Wade Lake (5.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby