Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
River Access
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates28 total sites
RV Sites
1 site
Tent Sites
27 sites
About Riverside Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
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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.
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
Craig T
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 004
Very nice camping area. The sound of the running water from the dam is very relaxing and peaceful. The campground is very well kept and clean. The camp host is very friendly and does a great job taking care of the facilities and grounds. We've stayed 2 years in a row and would recommend it to anyone.
William A H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 009
We camp at Riverside every year. The campground host, Josh and his dog Ryker are just AWESOME hosts! We will back again next year for sure!
Edward M
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 004
This location is beautiful. The camp was well maintained. It has a very nice boat launch and fishing dock.
Billy W
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 005
Great camping and peaceful
Earl E
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 015
Make sure you visit Recreation.gov before you go. The camp host is pretty rude about reserving your site for people just getting there. He might want to take a communication course in being friendly...
John G
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 022
Great quiet campground with the Missouri River right there. Our space was almost perfectly level and well maintained. Great get away spot close to home
Josh M
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 020
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Debra L
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 014
Great place to camp! Beautiful! The camp host, Josh, was so friendly and helpful!
RUOYU X
VerifiedMay 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 013
it’s a RV campground, but tent is ok too. All there are Rv except me and another tent. View and sunshine are good but wind is too heavy. Host is cool and kind. You can get fresh water easily. However, site fee is 15 bucks but official online reserve charged me 8 bucks reserve fee and the total 23. This made the site fee not worthwhile.
Mike C
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 013
The camp host Josh was amazing and very helpful. Josh does an excellent job keeping the facilities and campsites immaculately clean. The sites are well laid out with many pull throughs. It was peaceful and quiet on our stay.
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.
Elevation: 1116 feet
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
