Cliff Point (MT)

Cliff Point Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shoreline of scenic Cliff Lake, approximately 43 miles south of Ennis and 35 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. Each site in the small six-site campground is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, and some of the sites have partial shade. With some tight curves and a small turn-around loop, the campground may not be suitable for long trailers or RVs; the maximum recommended trailer length is 16 feet. Snow may hamper access during the early and late seasons. 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. A vault toilet and drinking water spigot are located in the center of the campground loop; water is available May to September, with exact dates weather dependent. A bear-proof bin enables compliance with food storage regulations for those without a hard-sided camping unit. An undeveloped natural-surface boat launch, suitable for small boats and trailers, is located across the small cove at the day use area, and the lake has a no-wake speed limit. Garbage service is provided only from May 15 to September 15. At an elevation of 6,313 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 its beautiful clear aquamarine water. Moose, deer, eagles, otters, an occasional bear and a variety of waterfowl can be seen in the area. 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, and 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.