Riverside Campground (Mt)

Flathead National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: HUNGRY HORSE, MT, MT

Price: From $150 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riverside-campground-mt to be notified when sites open up.

Riverside Campground sits on the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir in the Rocky Mountains with direct access to boating and fishing. Located less than 10 minutes from Glacier National Park's west entrance, it offers convenient proximity to major recreational activities.

Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears and black bears present in area; also bald eagles, osprey, mule deer, and white-tailed deer

Insider tips for Riverside Campground (Mt): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Concrete boat ramp accessible for boating on the reservoir Maximum stay limit is 10 consecutive nights

Skip Riverside Campground (Mt) if: You need full hookups - campground has no hookups at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You want multiple site options - only 1 reservable group site available.

Best time to visit Riverside Campground (Mt): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Murray Bay Campground (Mt) (West Yellowstone, MT), Lid Creek Campground (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Lost Johnny Point Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Anna Creek Cabin (Hungry Horse, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Riverside Campground (Mt)

Cell signal at Riverside Campground (Mt) (HUNGRY HORSE, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Riverside Campground (Mt)

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HUNGRY HORSE, MT, MT★ 4.5 (10 reviews)From $150/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp Host

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full hookups - campground has no hookups at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You're visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only✕ You want multiple site options - only 1 reservable group site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Concrete boat ramp accessible for boating on the reservoir

Maximum stay limit is 10 consecutive nights

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Grizzly bears and black bears present in area; also bald eagles, osprey, mule deer, and white-tailed deer

Location

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Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Flathead National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Flathead National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Riverside Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
Riverside Campground (Mt) costs $150 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Riverside Campground (Mt) open?+
Riverside Campground (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Riverside Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Riverside Campground (Mt)?+
Riverside Campground (Mt) can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Riverside Campground (Mt)?+
Riverside Campground (Mt) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Riverside Campground (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Riverside Campground (Mt) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Riverside Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Riverside Campground (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$150 /night★ 4.5 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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