U.S. Forest Service · Beaverhead National Forest · MT
Hilltop Campground (MT)
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The place
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. Keep reading
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.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 1
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | standard nonelectric | — | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in MT-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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