Riverside Campground (mt)

Riverside Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide and surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. The stay limit is 10 consecutive nights. 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. The campground offers one large group site for tents and RV camping, with room for up to 5 RVs. It is equipped with 3 tables and 3 campfire rings with grills, and 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, where 2 hand pumps are available for drinking water, though it is not a fill station. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel, and an on-site host at nearby Murray Bay Campground can answer 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 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 Road.