Campsite for booking · Columbia Falls

Riverside Campground (Mt)

via Recreation.gov Hungry Horse, MT, Columbia Falls, Montana, United States

Overview

Pitches
1
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 11:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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.

Fees: To make reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777

Although you are allowed two motorized vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00/day upon arrival at the campground.

2026 begins Riverside Campground as 1 large group site. Pay one price of $150 per night and the whole space is yours. You can fit 2 campers on sites 1 and 3 and a single unit on site 2 allowing for up to 40 people. No extra vehicle fees at this campground as your paying group site fees. Group sites have a stay limit of 10 days.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

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  3. Elk Island Campground
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    3.7 km from the pick-up area
  4. Lakeview Campground
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  5. Fire Island Campground
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    6.4 km from the pick-up area
  6. Lid Creek Campground
    Campground · Columbia Falls, Montana · Paid
    7.1 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Columbia Falls
    RV dump station · Columbia Falls, MontanaWaste
    33 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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