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Quick facts

LocationHelena, Montana
Nightly rate (listed)From $15/night
Guest rating5.0 / 5 (123 reviews)
Maximum RV length40 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites28
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 40 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Waterfront Waterfront per the listing; not every site is on the water.
  • Primitive No hookups and vault toilets, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Montana RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Riverside Campground

  • Court Sheriff Campground East Helena, MT · 1.3 mi straight-line
  • Chinamen's Campground East Helena, MT · 1.4 mi straight-line
  • Jo Bonner Campground Spokane Creek, MT · 2.6 mi straight-line
  • Devil's Elbow Campground Helena, MT · 4.7 mi straight-line
  • Hellgate Campground Spokane Creek, MT · 5.2 mi straight-line
  • White Sandy Campground Helena, MT · 9.3 mi straight-line
  • Grey Sandy Campground Helena, MT · 9.5 mi straight-line
  • Black Sandy State Park Helena, MT · 9.7 mi straight-line
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RVs near this campground

Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Bozeman (Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)), about 67 mi straight-line from Riverside Campground. RV rentals in Bozeman

All RV rentals near Riverside Campground →
Pick up in Three Forks

2018 Forest River Heritage Glen 30 ft

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 8 5 (1)
Three Forks, MT · 24 mi from Bozeman (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDeliveryPets OK

Where Riverside Campground fits

Nearest alternatives
Court Sheriff Campground (1.3 mi) · Chinamen's Campground (1.4 mi) · Jo Bonner Campground (2.6 mi)

Riverside Campground

Private campground · Helena

This weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 123 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
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About this campground

Riverside Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Helena. It lists 28 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 40 ftLongest RV site on the Recreation.gov site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov

Good for

RVs up to 40 ftDogsFishing

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 40 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Accessible Sites
  • Day Use Area
  • Dock
  • Drinking Water Peak Season
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Pier
All amenities

Amenities

Accessible SitesDay Use AreaDockDrinking Water Peak SeasonFishingFishing PierHostParking AreaPets AllowedPicnic AreaPicnic SheltersPicnic TablesRiver AccessVault ToiletsWater

Nearby activities

Wildlife ViewingWater SportsFishingCampingBoatingKayakingMotor Boat

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Sep 13 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 27 sites
Site 001 · RV Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookupsundefined beds
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night
Site 002 · RV Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night
Site 003 · RV Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night
Site 004 · RV Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night
Site 005 · RV Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night
Site 006 · RV Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night
Site 007 · RV Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night
Site 008 · RV Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$15/night

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You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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Availability & rates from this provider, checked Sep 16
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What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (123 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Campground is always a great spot! Well maintained, quiet, and the River setting you cant beat. Some electrical would be nice but other than that is it great! I jsut wish it stayed open longer, closing it in Sept is a waste of some beautiful camping weather...”

John G 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Very scenic and well maintained campground. ”

Beverly N 4 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

“So peaceful, even with a Boy Scout group camping the same weekend. ”

Heidi M 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Check-in
5:00 PM
Check-out
4:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Riverside Campground sits below Canyon Ferry Dam at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, about 30 miles east of Helena and roughly halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. The developed campground provides 28 paved RV sites, each with a paved pad, picnic table and fire ring, plus a boat ramp, trailer parking and several day-use picnic spots along the shoreline. A distinct group-use area is set apart from the individual sites and includes a 30' x 45' picnic shelter with eight picnic tables, a large communal fire ring and accessible vault toilets; the campground also has an accessible fishing dock. During the peak season (May 6 through Sept. 10) the site is staffed with campground hosts and offers potable water, vault toilets and dumpsters; fees are charged only during that peak period. The Bureau of Reclamation operates a seasonal visitor center nearby, and for facility-specific questions or current availability you should call (406) 475-3920. The reservoir around Riverside supports a wide range of water-based recreation: anglers pursue rainbow trout, walleye, perch and ling from shore, docks or boats, while canoeists and kayakers tuck into quiet back bays and motorboaters, water skiers and windsurfers use the open water. Three marina concessions on the lake provide boat launching, rental docks and small stores if you need gear or fuel. Wildlife viewing is a strong draw here loons, cormorants and pelicans frequent the water, and bald eagles and osprey hunt the surface; farther upland you may spot pronghorn, mule deer, white-tailed deer and grassland birds such as chestnut-collared longspurs and long-billed curlews. Note that the current below the dam is swift and swimming is not advised; in winter the lake attracts ice anglers and skaters when conditions allow.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (27 of 28 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
7700 Canyon Ferry Road (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 40 ft.
  • Rated 5.0★ across 123 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Riverside Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Riverside Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (27 of 28 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Riverside Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Riverside Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Riverside Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer length
Unavailable for your dates

View campground on Recreation.gov ↗

Availability checked Sep 13 on Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

Sold out
to see if it's open
from $145/nightvia RVshare
Pick up in Three Forks

The Classy Coachman

Class C motorhomeSleeps 5 5 (2)
Three Forks, MT · 24 mi from Bozeman (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $248/nightvia RVshare
Pick up in Manhattan

2001 Itasca Spirit

Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 5 (6)
Manhattan, MT · 11 mi from Bozeman (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $225/nightvia Outdoorsy
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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Riverside Group Use Campsites
group rv area nonelectric
––$106

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Not listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — Riverside Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (27 of 28 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 16 pull-through, 11 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 5 paved, 23 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (53 reports), AT&T 3 (22 reports), T-Mobile 2 (16 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 6 of 6 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $15/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 7700 Canyon Ferry Road (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Riverside Campground is sold out for your dates — nearest alternatives

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Riverside Campground, not driving.

  • Closest private full-hookupGrey Sandy Campground9.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesFull Hookup RV Sites: 30/50 Amp Pull Thru: from $60/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest public campgroundDevil's Elbow Campground4.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicFirst come, first servedCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestBlack Sandy State Park9.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicFirst come, first servedCheck availability on Montana State Parks ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Grey Sandy Campground

9.5 mi from Riverside Campground (straight-line) 3.8 · 20 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
First come, first served

Devil's Elbow Campground

4.7 mi from Riverside Campground (straight-line) 4.0 · 130 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
No reservations, so no live availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
First come, first served

Black Sandy State Park

9.7 mi from Riverside Campground (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
No reservations, so no live availability
Rates & availability from Montana State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites