Facilities
There are five vault toilets and five drinking water spigots spread throughout the campground. Water is available May to September. Picnic tables and fire rings are located in each site. Two group camping sites and two walk-in tent camping sites are available. “Bear proof” bins enable compliance with food storage regulations. A natural surface boat launch, suitable for small boats and trailers, is provided. Day-use parking space for the lake is minimal. Garbage service is provided only from May 15 to September 15.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 6217 feet, the campground and lake lie in the bottom of a forested ravine at the southern end of the Gravelly mountain range. The spring fed 200 acre lake is known for its beautiful clear aquamarine water. The larger Cliff Lake is less than 1 mile away. Moose, deer, eagles, an occasional bear and a variety of waterfowl can be seen in the area .
Recreation
Wade Lake offers fishing for rainbow and brown 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. Hiking trails begin right at the campground , as well as, in the nearby Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Off Road Vehicle trails are abundant in the Gravelly range though there are no trails in the immediate campground area.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Nonelectric
- Management
- Group Standard Nonelectric
- Overnight
Activities
- Birding
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Camping
- Day Use Area
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Motor Boat
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Wildlife Viewing
Amenities
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Rentals
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water (peak season)
- Food Storage Locker
- Lake Access
- Picnic Tables
- Self Pay Station
- Shade
Nearby Attractions
Cliff Lake, Cliff Point Campground and Hilltop Campground are within one mile. Hilltop is available on a “first come first served” basis. 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.
Getting Here
Need to Know
Cellular service is not available at the campground but may be available at the top of the hill, about one and one half miles away.
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 day camping limit. Campers must move beyond a five mile radius for seven days before returning.
No garbage service is available. Pack It In, Pack It Out.
For “First Come First Served” campsites - Pay by cash or check. Change is not available.
Unless desiganted as a group site, campsites are for a single camping unit only. No double camping is pernitted.
Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use the campsite. Reservations may be forfeited, without refund, for failure to occupy campsite on first night and for absences exceeding 24 hours thereafter. Campsite will be made available to other campers at 2PM the following day, for the remainder of the reservation.
Campsites must be occupied the first night and may not be unattended for more than 24 hours
Contact Information
For facility specific information, please call (406) 682-4253.
