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Riverside Campground.

General information.

Region: Region 1--Northwest.
Dominant Setting: mountain, forest, lake.
Location: This boat launch is located on the east side of the Hungry Horse Reservoir. It can be accessed from road #38, the East Side Reservoir Road.
Manager: USDA Forest Service.
Amenities: pit toilets, drinkable water.
There is a use fee at this location.
Pets are allowed (on leash).

Available Activities.

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Accessible activities: camping, picnicking.
Non-accessible activities: boating, camping, fishing, picnicking.

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 Accessible camping information.

Site name: Campsite #2.
Type of site or sites: RV site.
Site features: parking pad size of 52 by 25 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
Comment: Nicely re-done campsites with new gravel surfaces, picnic tables & fire-grills. Campsite #1, also appears to be accessible.

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 Accessible picnicking information.

Site name: Picnic Area/Day-Use.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 4.
Picnic table information: fixed picnic tables, along accessible routes, picnic tables have wheelchair seating spaces.
Other features: BBQ with an accessible cooking surface height (15 to 34 inches from the ground).
Comment: Really nice new tables & grills.

Location pictures.

1: Picture 1--Riverside kiosk & fee station for boat launch and day-use.

2: Picture 2--Boat launch area.

3: Picture 3--This is typical of the four picnic sites located in the day-use area. Nice new tables & grills.

4: Picture 4--Campsite #2. Even though it is not marked accessible, it meets the accessibility standards. It has nice new tables & fire grill.

5: Picture 5--Pathway to the latrine.

6: Picture 6--New accessible latrine.

User comments about this location.

1: On Tuesday, August 27, 2013, USFS wrote:
3 campsites, 50 foot maximum trailer length. Pack in / Pack out!

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Manager's contact information.

Managed by: USDA Forest Service.
Address: Hungry Horse Ranger District, 10 Hungry Horse Drive, Hungry Horse, MT 59919
Phone Number: (406) 387-3800
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.

Source of Information: MonTECH L. Bastian

Information Date: 8/27/2013 12:54:51 PM