RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND AND GROUP USE AREA
Riverside

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

About Riverside Campground

Riverside Campground is located 30 mi 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. 

Available sites

28 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 009 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 010 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 012 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 014 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 015 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 016 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 019 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 020 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 021 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 023 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 025 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 026 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 027 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 Riverside Group Use Campsites RV
Pet Friendly · Paved

Reviews

174 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

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5 stars 69.0% (120)
4 stars 23.6% (41)
3 stars 5.7% (10)
2 stars 1.1% (2)
1 star 0.6% (1)

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Sam B

Verified

August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 021

It was beautiful, the bathrooms were clean, and we had a great time! The camp hosts were incredibly friendly as well, offering firewood and returnijg my lost fishing rod. The fishing dock was nice and the river was easy to walk into. I don't have a boat but it seemed very easy for them to get in and out of the water. We loved it and highly recommend :)

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Joe G

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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: Riverside Group Use Campsites

We always enjoy are stay at Riverside Campground. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. I look forward to next year.

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Dave K

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 009

The camp host was amazing. He was on top of everything and even stopped to help one of kids carry water back to our site

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Debbi S

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August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 023

Great camping close to home.

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David & Kathy M

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August 8, 2026 Stayed at: 002

Camp host was very friendly we had a wedding reception at the group campground always checked on us to see if we needed anything, the only complaint from us & others was that the toilet ( I believe it was the vent ) had a HORRIBLE SMELL couldn’t even sit on that end of pavilion someone might wanna check it out .

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Jennifer M

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August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 025

A+

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Shawn J

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 014

Beautiful campground on the banks of the Missouri River! The sites are clean, level, spaced well apart from each other and offer a fire ring and picnic table. The entire campground is very clean and well kept - including the bathrooms, which is always a welcome relief.
The Camp Host was amazing - always available when needed, very friendly and helpful!
We would absolutely stay here again!

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Fred L

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 026

Very lean, great camp host.

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Paul B

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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 023

HUGE dip at entrance damaged our camper trailer stabilizer jacks, they need to fix it, can see where everyone scrapes it

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David P

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July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 008

Clean rest rooms and awesome camp host.

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Location & Directions for Riverside Campground

7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59601 United States

Elevation: 1,116 ft

Getting There

From Helena, MT: Head east along Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd from Helena, MT, continue for 18 mi to Jim Town Road and turn left. Continue straight until you reach the campground.

From Townsend, MT: Head north on Hwy 284 for 34 mi and turn right...

Nearest town

Helena, MT - 20 mi

About 31 min to downtown

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: October 22, 2026

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