Riverside Campground

RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND AND GROUP USE AREA
Riverside

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

28 total sites

RV Sites

1 site

Tent Sites

27 sites

About Riverside Campground

Riverside Campground is located 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, below the dam at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Riverside Campground provides space for campers, day users, and large groups. 27 paved campsites, a group use area with a picnic pavilion, 6 pit toilets, an accessible fishing dock, a boat ramp and day use picnic area. This popular location below the dam attracts many families, boaters and fisherman. 

Number of accommodations: 28

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 13

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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28 Sites Available

Site
Price
001 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
010 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
015 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
016 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
019 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
021 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
022 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
023 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
025 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
026 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
027 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Riverside Group Use Campsites RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (162)

What Guests Are Saying

Riverside Campground is praised for its beautiful location along the Missouri River, well-maintained sites, and exceptional camp host, who is friendly and attentive to campers' needs. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and fishing. While some concerns were raised about maintenance issues and odors in certain areas, overall experiences remain positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.6
162 reviews
5
69.1%
112
4
24.1%
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3
4.9%
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Faith C

Verified

July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 021

5

Great lil campground on a lake by the dam! I loved it!

Ashley S

Verified

July 12, 2022 Stayed at: Riverside Group Use Campsites

5

Our camp host was one of the best we have ever had. Very accommodating. Always kept the bathrooms clean and the trash emptied. Answered any questions we had. He seriously made it a wonderful environment!

Garry S

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 022

5

The camp host at Riverside is a great guy, very nice and helpful.

Abbee G

Verified

June 26, 2022 Stayed at: 004

5

Great campground. Nice host.

Carol G

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 005

5

Great campground right on the river! Camp host was very nice.

Dave G

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: 019

4

A beautiful campground. The campground host was friendly which is always a plus. A 5:00 check-in time is inconvenient. It needs to be earlier in the afternoon. We experienced a camper who ran their noisy generator all day long into the later evening EVERY day. They left it running even when they were gone from their campsite. What can be done?

Jim M

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 020

5

First time staying at Riverside. Very nice from the cleanliness to the camp host. Planning on coming back again & again.

Steve M

Verified

December 14, 2021 Stayed at: 015

4

Nice, on the river

Thomas L

Verified

September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 022

4

Very pleasant.

Andy J

Verified

September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 020

4

Nice clean campsite on the Missouri river just below canyon ferry dam. Lots of hiking trails and UTV trails close by. Best burger in the Helena area is just a few miles down the road at the York Bar.

Location Riverside Campground

Address:
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT, 59601
United States

Elevation: 1116 feet

Distance to downtown

20 mi drive to downtown Helena (about 31 min)

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: September 8, 2026

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