Riverside Campground (mt)
- 3
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Riverside Campground (mt) open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 1-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 3 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 3,573 ft
- Near Hungry HorseHungry Horse Ranger District · Flathead National Forest
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. The stay limit is 10 consecutive nights.
Local outfitters
- Mountain Meadow RV Park & Cabins13 mi away
- North American RV Park & Yurt Village15 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Riverside Campground (mt)
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
31° / 20°
14 wet
Feb
34° / 20°
11 wet
Mar
43° / 25°
13 wet
Apr
52° / 32°
12 wet
May
64° / 40°
12 wet
Jun
71° / 47°
12 wet
Jul
82° / 53°
7 wet
Aug
81° / 52°
6 wet
Sep
69° / 44°
8 wet
Oct
52° / 35°
11 wet
Nov
38° / 27°
14 wet
Dec
31° / 21°
15 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hungry Horse Dam, MT, 10.6 mi away at 3,160 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Riverside Campground (mt)
3 sites for group and tent and RV camping