South Fork Madison (FR 478) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
South Fork Madison (FR 478) in MT
Road corridorCuster Gallatin NF
7.0 mi from West Yellowstone
Maps 6,886 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Custer Gallatin National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- 3 of this road’s 9.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
- Mount Two Top stands 1,821 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 26–50°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.