Riverside Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically open mid-May through mid-September, weather permitting.
R1-2024-01 Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathe
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.
Water Vessel Prohibitions
Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.
About
Riverside Campground is located on the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by towering mountain peaks. The reservoir was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control, and the Hungry Horse Dam is the 10th highest dam in the United States. The campground consists of one large group site that can accommodate up to 5 RVs, equipped with 3 tables and 3 campfire rings with grills. A concrete boat ramp provides direct access to the reservoir for boating, swimming, and fishing. The campground offers accessible vault toilets but does not provide water or garbage service. Campers can obtain water from hand pumps at Murray Bay Campground, located 1 mile south. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. The site is managed by a concessionaire, Flathead Valley Campgrounds, and a host at nearby Murray Bay is available to assist campers. Recreational opportunities abound, with excellent boating on the massive reservoir, fishing for cutthroat trout, swimming, hiking, and big game hunting in the surrounding mountains. The campground is approximately 31 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park. The 20-mile access road from Martin City on Highway 2 is paved for the first 3 miles, then becomes gravel. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov with a 10-day stay limit.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Murray Bay Campground 0.5mi
- Elk Island Campground 2.4mi
- FLOSSY BAY DISPERSED CAMP WEST SITE 2.4mi
- FLOSSY BAY DISPERSED CAMP NORTH SITE 2.5mi
- FLOSSY BAY DISPERSED CAMP EAST SITE 2.6mi
- FLOSSY BAY DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH SITE 2.6mi
- Lakeview Campground 3.8mi
- KNIEFF DISPERSED CAMP NORTH 4.5mi
- KNIEFF DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH 4.5mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 752-7924 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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