Riverside Campground

Helena, MT

4.5(123 reviews)

About this campground

Riverside Campground is located  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. Riverside Campground has 27 campsites, a group use camping area, a boat ramp, parking area for boat trailers and several day use picnic sites. Each campsite has a paved camping pad, a fire ring and picnic table. During the peak summer months services include vault toilets, potable water, dumpsters and campground hosts. Riverside Group Campsites include exclusive access to a picnic shelter, accessible vault toilets and 7 campsites. The picnic shelter is 30' X 45' with 8 picnic tables and a large fire ring. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring. The group campsites and pavilion are set apart from the rest of the campground, providing adequate space and privacy for groups to enjoy.

What campers say

Riverside Campground sits on the river below the dam with spread-out, scenic sites and easy access for fishing and boats via a central boat ramp and small fishing platform. Visitors consistently praise the attentive camp host and well-kept restrooms, potable water and trash service. Amenities are limited - no dump station - and some have noted online-only reservations with added fees and a late (5 pm) check-in time. Parts of the park show flood-related wear and occasional maintenance needs, so it's best suited to those prepared for simple, mostly dry camping and water-oriented recreation.

Our summary of 123 traveler reviews.

Amenities

Sites

  • Back-In

Setting

  • Mountains
  • Forest
  • River

More

  • .GOV
  • .RECREATION
  • Bathrooms
  • Boating
  • Campfire
  • Canoeing
  • Dirt
  • Dogs
  • Family Friendly
  • Firepits
  • Fishing
  • Forest Service
  • Group
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • National Forest
  • Pets
  • Public Park
  • RV
  • Scenic
  • Shade
  • Swimming
  • Tents
  • Trails
  • Trees
  • US Forest Service
  • Water
  • Wildlife

123 reviews

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Location

Address
Riverside Road, Helena, MT 59602
GPS
46.6570° N, 111.7340° W

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