Madison
The Madison Museum dates from 1929-30 and is a National Historic Landmark. Located at Madison Junction in the Madison Picnic Area, it now houses an information station and Yellowstone Association bookstore. Artist Paint Pots is a small but lovely thermal area just south of Norris Junction. Adjacent to this area are three other off-trail, backcountry thermal areas: Sylvan Springs, Gibbon Hill Geyser Basin, and Geyser Creek Thermal area. These areas are fragile, dangerous, and difficult to get to; travel without knowledgeable personnel is discouraged.

Permit Information
Backcountry camping permits must be obtained for overnight stays. The West Entrance Ranger Station can issue you a permit.

Directions
Madison is located 14 miles east of the West Entrance, adjacent to the gateway town of West Yellowstone, MT.

Information Center
An information station is housed in the Madison Museum, 14 miles east of the West Entrance.

Activities