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Palisades Day Use

The Palisades Recreation Area is located on the Upper Madison River, 5 river miles upstream of Ruby Creek Recreation Area and 25 miles south of Ennis. The campground has 10 camping sites with 2 accessible vault toilets and a campground host pad. A separate day use site with a paved boat launch and parking area is located near the campground.

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 44.98837, -111.65743

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Palisades Campground
  • Windy Point Boat Launch
  • WALL CREEK CABIN
  • West Fork Madison Campground
  • Riverview Campground
  • Madison Ranger District

Frequently asked questions

Is Palisades Day Use reservable?

Palisades Day Use is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Palisades Day Use?

See the map for Palisades Day Use's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Palisades Day Use?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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