Riverside Campground
The Riverside Campground location is in Helena, Montana
59601. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Riverside Campground facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena
Montana
59601
Phone number
406-475-3921
Email
dagallagher@usbr.gov
Campground information Helena, Montana
Overview
Riverside Campground is located 30 miles 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.
Recreation
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
Riverside Campground sits below Canyon Ferry Dam along the banks of Hauser Reservoir. The current is swift, and swimming is not advised. Ample fish in the water makes this a prime location for bird watching. Loons, cormorants and pelicans are often present patrolling the waters; while bald eagles and osprey make appearances to showcase their fish hunting skills.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.
Nearby Attractions
Riverside Campground is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. The city of Helena, Montana, the state capital, is 25 miles away. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About 7700 Canyon Ferry Road Helena, MT
How do I make a reservation with Riverside Campground?
To make reservations at Riverside Campground, you can call the office at 406-475-3921.
Where is Riverside Campground located?
The Riverside Campground is located at 7700 Canyon Ferry Road in Helena,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Riverside Campground have tent or RV camping?
Riverside Campground offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 406-475-3921 to make sure things haven’t changed.