Red Mountain Campground located in Dillon, MT is adjacent to the lower Madison River and provides good access for camping, fishing and floating. The campground has 19 camp sites, 11 available for reservations. The campground has a volunteer seasonal campground host. There is no boat launch available at this site, but there are several in the vicinity. The campground serves as a great central location to access the lower Madison River. During peak season you can expect the campground to be full on weekends with lighter use during the work week.
Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times.
Red Mountain Campground is adjacent to the lower Madison River and provides good access for camping, fishing and floating. The campground has 19 camp sites, 11 available for reservations. The campground has a volunteer seasonal campground host. There is no boat launch available at this site, but there are several in the vicinity. The campground serves as a great central location to access the lower Madison River. During peak season you can expect the campground to be full on weekends with lighter use during the work week.
Recreation
The Madison River is well known for its robust trout fishery. The lower Madison River is a very popular destination for non-angling floaters (tubers) during the warm summer months. Red Mountain sits roughly half way between Warm Springs boat launch and Black's Ford Fishing Access Site.
Facilities
19 campsites, 3 accessible vault toilets, drinking water, horseshoe pit, and picnic tables. Firewood is available for purchase when the volunteer campground host is present.
Natural Features
Madison River
Nearby Attractions
Lower Madison River, Bear Trap Canyon unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, Norris Hot Springs
For additional information please visit; https://www.blm.gov/visit/red-mountain-campground
What campers say
Red Mountain Campground sits riverside near Manhattan, MT, offering easy river access popular for floating, fishing, tubing and scenic views. Sites are spacious with room for large RVs, grassy areas and some shade; two camping loops accommodate both reservations and first-come guests. Amenities are basic — no hookups but water spigots and clean restrooms/outhouses are available — and nightly rates are affordable. Many visitors praise attentive, helpful camp hosts and well-kept grounds, though a few report occasional unfriendly staff interactions and inconsistent enforcement of rules. Overall it's a convenient, scenic, budget-friendly option for river-focused camping.
