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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 S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop:
Site was fantastic with the view of the dam without any obstructions.
Faith C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop:
Great lil campground on a lake by the dam! I loved it!
Ashley S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: Riverside Group Use Campsites, Loop:
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
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
The camp host at Riverside is a great guy, very nice and helpful.
Abbee G
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Great campground. Nice host.
Carol G
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Great campground right on the river! Camp host was very nice.
Dave G
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop:
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
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop:
First time staying at Riverside. Very nice from the cleanliness to the camp host. Planning on coming back again & again.
Steve M
VerifiedDecember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop:
Nice, on the river
Thomas L
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
Very pleasant.
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
