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
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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
Garry S
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: Riverside Group Use Campsites
This is a great camp spot for a group and the camp host was GREAT!!!!
Annette R
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 020
Great place! Josh is a great host!
Annette R
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 020
Rained - but it was great!
Josh is a great campground host - he does a really good job!
Michael C
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 014
Very clean, great views! Had an incredible weekend.
Michelle B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 006
My family loves this campground and we've held our annual family camping get-together here for a number of years. The grounds are well-kept, each site was designed well, and the outhouses are always clean and stocked. The camp host, Bob, does a great job ensuring everyone is safe and that campers' needs are met.
Richard L
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 020
Not very large but enough space to enjoy your site. Located on the Missouri river, looked like some pretty good fishing. The dam us just up stream and depending on the outflow sounds like rapids or more. No dumping, but trash and water. We enjoyed or stay, although my wife preferred Hellsgate up on the reservoir lake area. Many good campgrounds in the area. Its paid boondocking with amenities. Good boat launch and small parking area. Nice clean and probably hot in the summer. We were there after Labor day and it was fine
Robert M
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 014
Excellent campground. No dump facilities, had to go into Helena. Host did a great job. Bathrooms were cleaned regularly. Saw wildlife on regular basis. Very peaceful campground and boat landing. Would go back. Regular patrols of local sheriff.
Marialena M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 026
We stayed here for 4 nights. Used the camp as home base while checking out the area. Quiet right by the lake. Wish we had a boat. Would stay here again.
Kari S
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 021
Great camp host
Brittany G
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 004
Bob, the camp host, is the best! He comes around a couple times a day and asks if there’s anything we needed, never had that anywhere else. The sites and bathrooms were kept very clean and stocked and our dogs loved him. Beautiful place, quiet and so friendly. Can’t wait to go back.
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
