Riverside Campground
Its 28 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Riverside Campground is a Bureau of Reclamation campground near Lewis and Clark, Montana.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 2RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND AND GROUP USE AREA. Photo: Bureau of Reclamation, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Managed by
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 28
- RV sites
- 27
- Group sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- 5
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
28 sites; 16 pull-through; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 001 |
| 002 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 002 |
| 003 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 003 |
| 004 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 004 |
| 005 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 008 |
| 009 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 010 |
| 011 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 011 |
| 012 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 012 |
| 013 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 013 |
| 014 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 014 |
| 015 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 015 |
| 016 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 016 |
| 017 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 017 |
| 018 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 018 |
| 019 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 019 |
| 020 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 020 |
| 021 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 021 |
| 022 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 022 |
| 023 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 023 |
| 024 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 024 |
| 025 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 025 |
| 026 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 026 |
| 027 | Not on record | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 027 |
| Riverside Group Use Campsites | Not on record | Group rv area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site Riverside Group Use Campsites |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,668 ft
46.6564, -111.7348 in Lewis and Clark. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Riverside Campground?
Sites at Riverside Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250002).
How many campsites does Riverside Campground have?
Riverside Campground has 28 campsites, including 27 RV sites and 1 group site. 5 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Riverside Campground?
Yes, 5 sites are designated accessible at Riverside Campground.
Are there pull-through sites at Riverside Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 16 pull-through sites at Riverside Campground.
Is there drinking water at Riverside Campground?
Yes, Riverside Campground has potable water.
Are dogs allowed at Riverside Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Riverside Campground.
Who manages Riverside Campground?
Riverside Campground is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Around Riverside Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake's mapped center point is 0.6 miles from Riverside Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Canyon Ferry Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.
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Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Bureau of Reclamation, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: Bureau of Reclamation, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)