Riverside (Helena) Campground, MT - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Riverside (Helena) Campground in Lewis and Clark County is located 30 min east of Helena, MT with an elevation of 3,661 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs between 40 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $106.00. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (99)

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@SteveA2172208 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #10
Very peaceful and enjoyable get away. Thanks.
@DebbieB7118892 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #5
Riverside Campground is a nice family Campground for people that want it quitter. I have been camping here for several years. I still miss Bob. It's not the same.
@ArjunKEEECA5F5 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #4
Peaceful and spacious campsite. Great views at sunset and clean facilities.
@jefft6301969 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #5
Very disappointed they dont put out the boat docks at Spokane bay. We like to stop there for a nice break on shore. Some of us are getting older and docks make it much easier to load/unload
@GarryS1945574 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #20
We have camped at Riverside for a few years now. Josh, the camp host is very good at his job and very friendly. The sites are always clean and move in ready when we get there and the outhouse is always clean. IT shows that Josh takes his responsibilities to heart.
@DanielleS79088 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #15
Wonderful and peaceful!!! My favorite spot!!
@MikeK6232833 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #23
Camping experience was awesome again, but this year's trip was better than all previous ones due to your amazing and completely dedicated Camp Host, Josh! He truly cares about every single one of his campers and will do what he can to make sure they have a positive experience at the site he manages. I will go back just because of Josh again. Thank you very much, Josh!
@CraigT6840946 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #4
Very nice camping area. The sound of the running water from the dam is very relaxing and peaceful. The campground is very well kept and clean. The camp host is very friendly and does a great job taking care of the facilities and grounds. We've stayed 2 years in a row and would recommend it to anyone.
@EdwardM9946642 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #4
This location is beautiful. The camp was well maintained. It has a very nice boat launch and fishing dock.
@EarlE870420C3D · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #15
Make sure you visit Recreation.gov before you go. The camp host is pretty rude about reserving your site for people just getting there. He might want to take a communication course in being friendly...
@BillyW318C3A2D · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #5
Great camping and peaceful
@WilliamA525F11 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #9
We camp at Riverside every year. The campground host, Josh and his dog Ryker are just AWESOME hosts! We will back again next year for sure!
@JohnG7676070 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #22
Great quiet campground with the Missouri River right there. Our space was almost perfectly level and well maintained. Great get away spot close to home
@RUOYUXB1CE77D2 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #13
its a RV campground, but tent is ok too. All there are Rv except me and another tent. View and sunshine are good but wind is too heavy. Host is cool and kind. You can get fresh water easily. However, site fee is 15 bucks but official online reserve charged me 8 bucks reserve fee and the total 23. This made the site fee not worthwhile.
@DebraL9946507 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #14
Great place to camp! Beautiful! The camp host, Josh, was so friendly and helpful!
@NathanS1860059 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #5
The bathrooms were amazingly clean! Super clean. The camp host was very, very nice and he had a wonderful dog! The experience was great!
@MikeC4022067 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #13
The camp host Josh was amazing and very helpful. Josh does an excellent job keeping the facilities and campsites immaculately clean. The sites are well laid out with many pull throughs. It was peaceful and quiet on our stay.
@MichaelW725874 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #16
The campground is very clean and we'll kept. Josh does a great job keeping the bathrooms very clean as well as being very helpful when needed.
@KarineD5EBCAA5 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #27
There was no swimming in the lake due to bacteria and it was over 95 degrees. Also the flies were terrible, possibly due to the overloaded garbage receptacle which also smelled terribly. There was no privacy; my husband and I felt like a personal viewing opportunity for the couple across from us who sat in their lawn chairs for 5+ hours watching us put up our tent, cook dinner, etc. However, the bathrooms were clean.
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #26
We stay here often. The host is new this year, maybe new to hosting? Very friendly, but needs to enforce the established rules. Generators being used outside of quiet hours and loud music led us to cut our cut short this July 4th.
@SteveA2172208 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #1
Our condolences for Bob's (the previous year's camp host) family but Josh did a good job. Thanks for a great time.
@EarlineO76FF03 · Camped on Jun 10, 2024 at Campsite #25
Josh does an outstanding job of maintaining this campground. He is friendly & personable and takes great care of the toilets & grounds. This is one of the nicer campgrounds we have stayed in for quite some time. It is quiet & peaceful, with easy access & a fairly good road to get to it.
@EDWARDS3079365 · Camped on Jun 1, 2024 at Campsite #7
We have been camped at Riverside Campground for the last few years. We always enjoy our stay and we will return in the future.
@MarissaS3ADB32 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #R1
Our stay at riverside group use was excellent, the camp host did an outstanding job, and was always available and very helpful! The restrooms were very clean.
@AnnetteR2D2D50 · Camped on May 20, 2024 at Campsite #20
Rained - but it was great!Josh is a great campground host - he does a really good job!

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