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Riverside Campground (Mt)

Flathead National Forest, Montana

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As of September 2026, Riverside Campground (Mt) is a campground in Flathead National Forest, Montana with 1 campsite. Riverside Campground (Mt) is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Riverside Campground (Mt) is located at 48.2725° N, 113.8178° W.

people allowed on each site: 40

Riverside Campground (Mt) reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

No refund for early departure
Group bookings open: 6 Months
Maximum reservations at once: 6 reservations
Maximum stay: 32 nights
Maximum per transaction: 2 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Riverside Campground (Mt), read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Riverside Campground (Mt)

Group 1

What an RV fits

50 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, horse riding.

All sites at Riverside Campground (Mt), as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND (MT) loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
Riverside Group	Group	40	50 ft

About Riverside Campground (Mt)

Overview

Riverside Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. Riverside is 1 reservable group site. The stay limit is 10 consecutive nights.

Recreation

Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible from within the campground. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout.

Facilities

The campground offers 1 large group site for tents and RV camping, with room for up to 5 RV's. It is equipped with 3 tables and 3 campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided. There is no water or garbage service at this facility. Water may be found 1 mile south at Murray Bay Campground. Though not a fill station, there are 2 hand pumps available for drinking water. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. An on-site host is available at nearby Murray Bay Campground to answer any questions about the facility and surrounding area.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop.

Nearby Attractions

Riverside Campground is approximately 31 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park and 21 miles once you turn off of Hwy 2 onto East Side Reservoir Rd.

Charges & Cancellations

No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.

*No shows have no chance of a refund.

Rules and notices at Riverside Campground (Mt)

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Riverside Campground (Mt) on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

CHECK OUT TIME IS 11:00 A.M. Check in is at 2:00 p.m.

If a site is not available for reservation online, it is shown as a first-come, first-served (FF) or walk-in (W) site. These sites will be identified at the campground on maps and campsite post markers with a W. First-come, First-served sites may already be taken as this cannot be updated on the Recreation.gov website. You may try to call for availability.

Reserved sites will be held until check out time (11am) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released.

We do not allow reservation holders to change campsites and move to a Walk-up campsite upon arrival. Most of our campsites are available for advanced reservations, and you must occupy the site you reserve.

You are allowed 2 passenger vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/vehicle per night will be collected at the campground. Sites that are identified as double occupancy can accommodate an additional camping unit. In this situation, you will be charged for each camper.

There is now a 10 day stay limit on all Group sites, starting in 2022.

Drop Camping is illegal without a Forest Service permit. If you rent a camper it may not be delivered by the owner.

There is a food storage order in effect on the Flathead National Forest. Know how to store all attractants all the time. See your Campground Host for more information or visit:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/flathead/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5347448

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/flathead Click here for more information on the Flathead Forest

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Riverside Campground (Mt) FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Riverside Campground (Mt)?

Riverside Campground (Mt) is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Riverside Campground (Mt)?

Cancellations happen frequently at Riverside Campground (Mt), especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Riverside Campground (Mt) have?

Riverside Campground (Mt) has 1 campsites.