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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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 · 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.
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