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Madison Arm Resort

5475 Madison Arm Rd, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
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Dockage, Fuel & Launch ramp
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About

West Yellowstone, Montana, is home to Madison Arm Resort & Marina on the south shore of the Madison Arm of Hebgen Lake. This family-owned marina and campground combines marina access with boat slips, launch access, trailer parking and marina gas. Near Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin National Forest, it gives boaters a practical base for lake days, fishing and overnight campground stays.

The property offers boat rentals on Hebgen Lake, including pontoon boats, aluminum fishing boats and paddle watercraft, while on-water and land-based gas pumps support time on the lake. Campground guests can pair dockage with RV or tent sites, cabins, cottages, restrooms, showers, laundry and Wi-Fi. Mountain, lake and forest surroundings add to the setting for fishing trips and time outdoors. Contact Madison Arm Resort to arrange boat slips, fuel, rentals or a stay near West Yellowstone.

Features

  • Hebgen Lake boat rentals
  • Boat slip rentals
  • On-water fuel access
  • Fishing gear rentals
  • Marina launch access

Amenities

  • Slips & Dockage
  • Fuel
  • Launch, Ramp & Lift
  • Parking
  • Rentals
  • Fishing
  • Restrooms & Showers
  • Laundry
  • Wi-Fi & Internet
  • Camping & RV

Why book with us

  • Rent a slip for your boat
  • Fuel up at pumps on land or water
  • Launch with access and trailer parking
  • Explore Hebgen Lake by pontoon or fishing boat
  • Stay connected throughout most of the park

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Montana?

Montana sets no rental age in law; the rental company sets its own. What the state sets is who may operate. Children 12 or younger may not operate a motorboat or a personal watercraft powered by a motor rated at more than 10 horsepower unless accompanied by someone 18 or older. Youths of 13 and 14 may not operate those vessels without a valid Montana motorboat operator's safety certificate or evidence of completing an approved boating safety course. So 13 is the youngest an unsupervised operator can be, and only with that certificate. Confirm the rental company's own minimum when booking.

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (fwp.mt.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Montana?

Montana does not require a boating license or education card for most adult recreational operators. For motorboats and personal watercraft over 10 horsepower, children 12 or younger may operate only when accompanied by someone 18 or older. Operators ages 13 and 14 must have a Montana motorboat operator’s safety certificate or proof of an approved boating safety course, unless accompanied by someone 18 or older.

A person must be at least 18 to rent one of these vessels, so rental customers are not subject to the youth certificate rule or a temporary renter certificate requirement. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks administers boating education.

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (fwp.mt.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in Montana?

Montana’s best boating choices span northwest mountain lakes, northeastern prairie reservoirs, central Missouri River impoundments and long river corridors. Flathead Lake offers expansive natural water for powerboats and sailboats, while the nearby Thompson Chain of Lakes provides 18 connected-region lakes suited to boating and paddling. Fort Peck Lake is the state’s largest lake by surface area and offers big-reservoir cruising in northeastern Montana. Near Helena, the 25-mile Canyon Ferry Reservoir is a notable sailing destination. For river boating, the Yellowstone River near Billings has slow, wide stretches suited to relaxed canoe trips.

Source: Montana Office of Tourism (visitmt.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in Montana?

Top Montana boating destinations include Flathead Lake near Bigfork and Polson, with extensive shoreline, state park access and boat access to Wild Horse Island; Whitefish Lake, popular for boating, water skiing, fishing and mountain views; Canyon Ferry Reservoir near Helena, with 25 miles of water to explore by sailboat; Holter Lake north of Helena, known for leisurely flatwater paddling; and Fort Peck Lake, Montana’s largest lake by surface area and a prime destination for longer boating and fishing trips.

Source: Montana Office of Tourism (visitmt.com)

Location

5475 Madison Arm Rd, West Yellowstone, MT 59758

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