Madison Arm Resort

Madison Arm Resort

Madison Arm Resort is a family-owned RV park and marina on the south shore of Hebgen Lake in Montana, 8.5 miles from Yellowstone's West Gate. Our West Yellowstone guide frames it as the rustic, family-run alternative to the polished parks in town: a place where kids fish off the dock at dusk, osprey work the lake in the morning, and nobody is in a hurry. It suits anglers targeting Hebgen's trout and families who would rather wake to lake mist than to a resort pool.

Hookups	Full
Sites	Multiple types available
Cost	Verify current rates at park website
Location	Hebgen Lake, 8.5 miles from West Gate
Best for	Anglers, families who want a quieter lake-based camping experience

Hookups

Full

Sites

Multiple types available

Cost

Verify current rates at park website

Location

Hebgen Lake, 8.5 miles from West Gate

Best for

Anglers, families who want a quieter lake-based camping experience

Why RVers stay here

Practically, full hookups are available and the sites accommodate a range of RV sizes, though our guide does not publish a firm length limit or current rates, so verify both on the park's website before you commit. The marina lets you launch in minutes, and boat rentals are typically available for guests without their own watercraft. Being slightly closer to West Yellowstone than Yellowstone Holiday shaves a few minutes off the daily drive into the park. The trade-off is polish: this is not the park for manicured grounds and resort-grade amenities.

✓Marina on Hebgen Lake with boat rentals for guests

✓Full hookups 8.5 miles from the West Gate

✓Relaxed, decades-old family-run atmosphere

✓Slightly closer to West Yellowstone than Yellowstone Holiday

!Not a resort; expect rustic rather than manicured

!Rates and length limits not published in our guide; verify with the park

What our guides say about Madison Arm Resort

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Best West Yellowstone RV Parks & Campgrounds (2026)

A family-owned RV park and marina on the south shore of Hebgen Lake, 8.5 miles from the West Gate. Madison Arm has been operating for decades and delivers a more rustic, family-run alternative to the polished parks in town. The location is slightly closer to West Yellowstone than Yellowstone Holiday, which shaves a few minutes off your daily commute into the park.

The marina is the main draw here. Anglers targeting Hebgen Lake's trout population can launch from the resort and be on the water in minutes. Boat rentals are typically available for guests who do not have their own watercraft. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried — the kind of place where kids fish off the dock in the evening and nobody is in a rush.

Full hookups are available, and the sites accommodate a range of RV sizes. This is not the park for someone who wants resort-grade amenities and manicured grounds. It is the park for someone who wants to wake up to lake mist and osprey diving for breakfast, and who considers that a fair trade for polish.

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Madison Arm Resort: frequently asked questions

Does Madison Arm Resort have full hookups?

Yes. Full hookups are available, with multiple site types for a range of RV sizes.

How much does Madison Arm Resort cost per night?

Our guide does not list current rates. Check the park website for this season's pricing.

How far is Madison Arm Resort from Yellowstone?

About 8.5 miles from the West Gate at West Yellowstone, on the south shore of Hebgen Lake.

Can you launch a boat at Madison Arm Resort?

Yes. The resort has a marina, and boat rentals are typically available for guests who do not bring their own.

What is the max RV length at Madison Arm Resort?

Our guide says sites accommodate a range of sizes but does not give a firm maximum. Confirm your rig length with the park when booking.