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**Location & Access**
Burnt Tree Hole is a boat ramp access site located south of Ennis on the Madison River's western bank, between Varney Bridge and the Ennis Ramp. This site provides launch access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to float popular sections of the Madison River.
**Floats & River Conditions**
Common float trips in this area include routes from Varney Bridge to Burnt Tree Hole or continuing downstream to Ennis. Wade access is limited on this stretch of river. **Important note:** Check current conditions before visiting—the boat ramp areas at Burnt Tree Hole have experienced seasonal closures due to unstable ice and unpredictable river conditions, particularly during high water periods.
**Nearby Recreation**
The site is convenient to the Ennis area, with the Ennis National Fish Hatchery nearby for those interested in wildlife viewing. Axolotl Lakes, located about 14 miles southwest of Ennis, offers additional camping and recreation options. Before your trip, verify current access status with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, as ramp conditions can change seasonally.