RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND (MT)
Hungry Horse, Montana · USDA Forest Service

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About
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.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.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.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.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.
Directions
From Martin City, Montana, turn off Highway 2 and continue on the main road through the town heading south. This road becomes the East Side Reservoir Road and is paved for the first 3 miles. Continue for about 20 miles to the campground.
Location
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Details
- State
- Montana
- City / area
- Hungry Horse
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Flathead National Forest
- Campsites
- 1
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $150 / night
- Rating
- 4.50 / 5 (10 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT) 0.8 km away
- LID CREEK CAMPGROUND 6.8 km away
- LOST JOHNNY POINT CAMPGROUND 11.5 km away
- ANNA CREEK CABIN 11.7 km away
- EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND 11.8 km away
- Lost Johnny Campground 11.9 km away