Riverside Campground (Mt)
Essex, Montana · 3,573 ft · In Flathead National Forest
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,573 ft (1,089 m)3,573 ft1,089 m
Sites1
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Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.Facilities
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Riverside Campground (Mt): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain52°38°
- ThuSunny57°41°
- FriSunny61°45°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain61°41°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain55°43°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapCamp site (US Forest Service)
Public Land · 440 ft · Essex
Murray Bay Campground (Mt)
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Essex
Murray Gravel Pit
Dispersed · 0.8 mi · Essex
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 0.8 mi
Murray Gravel Pit
Essex, MT
- 2.4 mi
Flossy Bay Dispersed Camp West Site
Bigfork, MT · On Bureau of Reclamation land · Hungry Horse Reservoir
- 2.6 mi
Flossy Bay Dispersed Camp North Site
Bigfork, MT · On Bureau of Reclamation land · Hungry Horse Reservoir
- 2.6 mi
Flossy Bay Dispersed Camp East Site
Bigfork, MT · On Bureau of Reclamation land · Hungry Horse Reservoir
- 2.6 mi
Flossy Bay Dispersed Camp South Site
Bigfork, MT · On Bureau of Reclamation land · Hungry Horse Reservoir
- 3.0 mi
Clayton Creek Gate
Bigfork, MT · On Bureau of Reclamation land · Hungry Horse Reservoir
Location and contact
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