Madison Lake
- Jul–Aug
- best months
Is Madison Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Yellowstone National Park. It doesn't name Madison Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Most Park Roads Closed to All Vehicles
Park closure covering Yellowstone National Park · NPS · Yellowstone National Park
Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
Park closure covering Yellowstone National Park · NPS · Yellowstone National Park
As of · Source: NPS · Yellowstone National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Madison Lake is a 31-acre lake near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, at about 8,223 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.
Local outfitters
- Swift Creek Outfitters36 mi away
- Jolley Camper Home37 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jul–Aug
Best time to visit Madison Lake
Best months: July–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
28° / 1°
14 wet
Feb
31° / 2°
12 wet
Mar
39° / 10°
13 wet
Apr
46° / 19°
12 wet
May
55° / 29°
13 wet
Jun
65° / 35°
13 wet
Jul
76° / 39°
10 wet
Aug
75° / 37°
9 wet
Sep
65° / 30°
9 wet
Oct
50° / 22°
10 wet
Nov
35° / 10°
12 wet
Dec
27° / 1°
15 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Old Faithful, WY, 7.1 mi away at 7,351 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Facts about this water
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
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Old Faithful Inn
~13 min drive
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Flat Rock
~44 min drive
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Henrys Fork
~46 min drive
Henrys Fork is a river in Idaho.
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Fisherman's Point
~1h drive
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Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins
~45 min drive
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Shoshone Lake
~6 min drive
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Mallard Lake
~16 min drive
Mallard Lake is a 35-acre lake near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, at about 8,030 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.
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Lower Basin Lake
~22 min drive
Lower Basin Lake is a 9-acre lake near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, at about 7,239 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.
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Beula Lake
~25 min drive
Beula Lake is a 7-acre lake near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, at about 7,405 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.
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Hering Lake
~26 min drive
Hering Lake is a 76-acre lake near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, at about 7,403 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.
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Continental Divide
~3 min drive
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~4 min drive
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~8 min drive
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