Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
River Access
About Riverside Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (123)
What Guests Are Saying
Riverside Campground is a well-maintained and peaceful location, offering scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere by the river. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the dedication of camp host Josh, who is noted for his friendliness and attentiveness. While some visitors mentioned minor inconveniences like a lack of electrical hookups and issues with the boat docks, overall experiences remain positive, with many returning year after year.
What Guests Are Saying
Riverside Campground is a well-maintained and peaceful location, offering scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere by the river. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the dedication of camp host Josh, who is noted for his friendliness and attentiveness. While some visitors mentioned minor inconveniences like a lack of electrical hookups and issues with the boat docks, overall experiences remain positive, with many returning year after year.
Review Summary
John G
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
Campground is always a great spot! Well maintained, quiet, and the River setting you cant beat. Some electrical would be nice but other than that is it great! I jsut wish it stayed open longer, closing it in Sept is a waste of some beautiful camping weather...
Beverly N
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop:
Very scenic and well maintained campground.
Heidi M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop:
So peaceful, even with a Boy Scout group camping the same weekend.
Jennifer B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop:
Very clean and quiet campground. Still had some residual odors from the recent flood, but it wasn’t too bad. We will be back.
Debbie B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Riverside Campground is a nice family Campground for people that want it quitter. I have been camping here for several years. I still miss Bob. It's not the same.
Steve A
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop:
Very peaceful and enjoyable get away. Thanks.
Jeff T
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Very disappointed they don’t put out the boat docks at Spokane bay. We like to stop there for a nice break on shore. Some of us are getting older and docks make it much easier to load/unload
Arjun K
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Peaceful and spacious campsite. Great views at sunset and clean facilities.
Mike K
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop:
Camping experience was awesome again, but this year's trip was better than all previous ones due to your amazing and completely dedicated Camp Host, Josh! He truly cares about every single one of his campers and will do what he can to make sure they have a positive experience at the site he manages. I will go back just because of Josh again. Thank you very much, Josh!
Garry S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop:
We have camped at Riverside for a few years now. Josh, the camp host is very good at his job and very friendly. The sites are always clean and move in ready when we get there and the outhouse is always clean. IT shows that Josh takes his responsibilities to heart.
Location Riverside Campground
Address:
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT, 59601
United States
From Helena, MT: Head east along Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd from Helena, MT, continue for 18 miles to Jim Town Road and turn left. Continue straight until you reach the campground.
From Townsend, MT: Head north on Hwy 284 for 34 miles and turn right at Jim Town Road. Continue straight until you reach the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.6564 / -111.735
Elevation: 1116 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
5PM
Check out time
4PM
General
- There is no power serving the group use shelter.
- All campsites are to be considered single unit sites unless marked as a double site. Single campsites are limited to one camping / sleeping unit per campsite. An exception will be made for parents with young children; Parents may have one additional tent for children under the age of 18.
- RVs, vehicles and trailers must be parked on the gravel/pavement and within designated areas of the campsite or established parking area provided.
- Pets must be physically constrained by a leash under 6' in length. Do not leave pets unattended. It is your responsibility to clean up after your own pet.
- Be considerate of other campers. Activities and noise should be kept to a level that does not disturb other campers. Generators are not allowed during quiet hours. The use of loud, profane, or abusive language or music is prohibited.
- Camping is allowed at the shelter at designated campsites. Price of shelter includes seven designated campsites.
- Personal property used to reserve campsites, including RVs and tents will be removed in accordance with 43 CFR Part 423.23.
- No show reservations are subject to cancellation after the third night.
- While at Canyon Ferry Reservoir: CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that comes in contact with water. Never dump unwanted bait, worms, fish parts or other organisms into the water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. REMOVE plants, seeds, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicle. CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. STAY on designated roads and trails and use local firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
