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
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Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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
Patricia C
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 001
Oh my this campground was so nice! The campground host Bob is just the nicest man and he is so helpful! We give him 10 stars! Being right below the dam, the water was so cold, but it was warm and it was refreshing! We did leave a day early, due to the flys and wasps, they were really bad! No fault of the park, it’s been a bad summer for the bugs!
Jennifer B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 014
The campground was very well maintained and the vault toilets were spotless. Nice riverfront sites and lots of stars. There are hornets and bees - a lot so you have to be careful. Really no shade. Lastly generators - everyone seemed to have one and they ran them all day from 8am until 10pm.
Keith P
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 023
Great
Debbie B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 026
Camp Host is the Best. Bob is so attentive to his campground. He makes sure that everyone is happy and enjoying their time. He's always asking if their is anything that we need. We enjoy his company!!❤️
Ronnie M
VerifiedOctober 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 023
Beautiful, well kept campground by the river, just downstream from the dam. Bob, the host is amazing-very kind, and helpful. He knows the area very well. Paved sites, dry camping-no hook ups, water is available during the reservation season early May to early September.
Annette R
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 002
Wonderful stay! Bob is a great campground host and he treats everyone like family! Beautiful spot with so much going on!
James B
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 003
Great area (close to home for us), great amenities in regards to parking, tables, fire rings, restrooms, etc., fishing dock, boat ramp with dock and excellent fishing for trout and walleye.
Franklin H
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 018
This is our second trip to the Riverside campground and wonderful stay as always. It would be nice if they would give the caretaker more resources to expand the campgrounds services but that has nothing to do with how wonderful he maintains the property. Will be back again next year and hopefully have a little less rain.
Charles T
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 022
This is one of the best campgrounds we have ever been to. The view of the canyon ferry dam is spectacular. Campground is spotless, clean and well maintained. Bob, the Camp host, is diligent to keep facilities clean and operational AND his genuine concern for the camp guests is commendable. Fresh water is available. The only "downer" is no dumpstation.
June W
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 027
very peaceful. clean. the Host was helpful if we needed anything. i would go back again.
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 11, 2026
