The Top 6 Lakes in the Madison Range
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Madison Range? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Madison Range’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 8, 2025
Beehive Basin Trail is one of the most popular hikes from Big Sky. The trail offers amazing views until the glacial cirque of Beehive Basin!
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This is a spectacular area of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in the Madison Range. There are several gorgeous mountain pools, perfect foreground to the impressive peaks that rise to the …
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Large lake in the national forest just outside the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park with abundant free dispersed camping that doesn't require reservations or permits and is far from noisy park campgrounds
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From the Gallatin river and the US 191, you can reach Lava lake with an easy hike along Cascade Creek or extend the hike to Table Mountain.
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Clark Lake South, with it’s beautiful teal-green water, is more dependable as a late-season water source than Clark Lake North, which normally dries up by the end of September.
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There are a number of campsites within the preceding 2-3 miles, but my recommendation here… PUSH. This site offers stunning views down to Henry’s Lake, over which the sunset and …
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