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Cliff Point (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Cliff Point Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shoreline of scenic Cliff Lake. A vault toilet and drinking water spigot are located in the center of the campground loop. At an elevation of 6313 feet, the campground and lake lie in the bottom of a forested ravine at the southern end of the Gravelly mountain range.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

A vault toilet and drinking water spigot are located in the center of the campground loop. Water is available May to September, exact dates being weather dependent. Picnic tables and fire rings are located in each site. A “bear proof” bin enables compliance with food storage regulations for those without a hard sided camping unit. A natural surface boat launch, suitable for small boats and trailers, is located across the small cove at the Day Use area. Garbage service is provided only from May 15 - September 15.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 6313 feet, the campground and lake lie in the bottom of a forested ravine at the southern end of the Gravelly mountain range. The 600 acre lake is known for it’s beautiful clear aquamarine water. Wade Lake is less than 1 mile away. Moose, deer, eagles, otters, an occasional bear and a variety of waterfowl can be seen in the area .

Recreation

Cliff Lake offers fishing for rainbow and Yellowstone cutthroat trout, as well as boating, canoeing and swimming, despite the cold water. Boats can be rented at Wade Lake Resort. Just five miles away, the world renowned Madison River offers blue ribbon flyfishing . There are hiking opportunities nearby, including the trail to Hidden Lake, beginning at the upper end of Cliff Lake, as well as trails in the nearby Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Off Road Vehicle trails are abundant in the Gravelly range.

Nearby Attractions

Wade Lake, Wade Lake Campground and Hilltop Campground are within one mile. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is about 35 miles east at West Yellowstone. The Earthquake Lake Visitor Center and Geologic Site is about a ten mile drive. The Lee Metcalf designated wilderness begins about five miles to the northeast. A short drive will bring you to much larger Hebgen Lake to the east and Henry's Lake to the south.

Important notices

Cellular service is not available at the campground
There is a food storage order in place. All food and attractants must be stored in a bear-proof manner when unattended.
There is a 16 consecutive day camping limit at a single site and 32 day cumulative limit, at multiple sites, within a calendar year.
Garbage service is available May 15 - September 15. Otherwise, it is Pack It In, Pack It Out.

More at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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Surrounding campgrounds

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Hilltop Campground (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

0.5 mi

Wade Lake (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

0.9 mi

Madison River (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

5.8 mi

West Fork Madison Campground

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

6.3 mi

Riverview Campground

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

6.3 mi

Eldridge Guard Station

Custer Gallatin National Forest

22.8 mi

Common questions

Is Cliff Point (Mt) available right now?

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