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Henrys Lake State Park Campground accommodates pets throughout its tent, RV, cabin, yurt, and glamping areas with fire rings and picnic tables. Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday provides pet-friendly cabins along with tent and RV camping options near the Yellowstone National Park entrance. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with showers and drinking water, while requiring pets to be leashed at all times when outside vehicles or camping units. The Buffalo Campground features spacious sites that easily accommodate two tents and a camper, with camping spots that offer good distance from other campers. Sites at Buffalo Campground include bear boxes every few spots for food storage, important for pet owners to secure pet food when camping in bear country. Campgrounds near Macks Inn, Idaho are listed with photos on The Dyrt.
Targhee Creek dispersed camping area allows free camping with pets in a tent-friendly environment, providing a more rustic alternative to established campgrounds. The nearby Fish Creek Dispersed Camp offers open camping areas approximately 45 minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance where pets can accompany campers without the restrictions found at many national park campgrounds. When visiting during summer months, campers should bring perimeter bug repellent as mosquitoes can be particularly aggressive at Fish Creek, affecting both humans and pets. Big Springs Campground provides access to walking trails suitable for dog exercise, with sites positioned to hear water in nearby creeks. The Buffalo River creates perfect opportunities for fishing while pets explore shoreline areas, though the area's abundant wildlife means pets should remain closely supervised.
"This campground is situation on Henrys Lake and provides amazing views from the campground. There are trails to explore without going too far."
"Save money with the Idaho State Parks Pass. RV and tent camping fishing and boating. I have stayed here numerous times. Cell service spotty but can be achieved."
from $60 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Very close to Yellowstone park. The RV spot was huge (patio space, plus grassy area with trees which was great for the dogs!) although we paid for the premium spot. Dog park was nice for the pups."
"I enjoy all the amenities, the only thing I wish it had was a sewer at the individual sites, but it’s ok because they have a couple within the park located towards the exits."
from $35 - $120 / night
Check Availability"This site is about 20 miles west of Yellowstone in Idaho. Great spot with easy access. Beautiful views and the blue mountains in the distance at sunset make this site a crowd pleaser."
"We originally wanted to stay farther south in Idaho after leaving Jackson but we weren’t happy with the location."
"West Yellowstone Grizzly campground is located close to the West Yellowstone entrance. It is an Rv Park, lodging, and cabins."
"It is pristine, close to everything (including Yellowstone entrance and town). You could even walk into town if you wanted."
"Beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Lots of spots but we were the only ones here in late October! Good walking area for the dog."
"The dogs are loving it and the bird watching is awesome!"
"Great location. Close to the park entrance and West Yellowstone. Pit toilets were in really good shape. And the camp host went way beyond to help us with a situation."
"Just outside the west entrance to Yellowstone (I think it's only 3-4 miles away from the entrance) is a good backup campground in case you can’t get a campsite in the park (a common problem in the summer"
"As we had been here before, the campground (CG) was easy to find, but some people did say that their RV GPS wanted to take them down a dirt road on the other side of Henry Lake."
"It’s isolated and quiet yet still so close to the action of Yellowstone NP & West Yellowstone. Every employee we encountered was so friendly and helpful."
from $68 - $369 / night
Check Availability"These spots all look great, but it’s May and the snow piles on the sides of the road keep you from accessing any of the trails for camping."
"Came in around 6pm on a Sunday."
"Campground is in a great location close to Yellowstone entrance. It’s a big campground and as expected it can be a little cramped."
"This campground was an excellent place to get away from the crowds and relax after a day in the park."
"site: large. private. wooded. stream bordering. amenities: clean. not busy. attractions: fishing. much more private than camping closer to Yellowstone National Park I would go camping here again when visiting"
"River close by. Running water in bathrooms. Overall I would use again."
from $25 - $200 / night
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TravelerVery close to Yellowstone park. The RV spot was huge (patio space, plus grassy area with trees which was great for the dogs!) although we paid for the premium spot. Dog park was nice for the pups. No complaints at all.
ScoutWe have our own Internet and didn't check the site for the Internet. Has a small dog park and showers
LegendBooked 6 months in advance and based it on many good reviews. Was promised a new, upgraded campground with a premium site. Found new section is not completed and under construction. Was placed on site 40, which is terribly unlevel, a muddy mess with no crush, no patio and a tree that lays disgusting bushy bug-like buds every day all over everything. The only site like this. We could not enjoy it outside at all. No dog park as advertised. Paid a good deal for a week and was very disappointed. It was far from all the attractions at Yellowstone. It takes 30 min to get to the west gate, and over an hour and half to any points in the park. People seemed nice enough. Did see a moose close by and the laundry room and store were nice. The store was way overpriced tho. West Yellowstone seemed much nicer and closer to NP. Wouldn't stay here again. So disappointed that we booked a week here. The site was horrible and I was told it was a nice site when I questioned it by staff.
LegendWest Yellowstone Grizzly campground is located close to the West Yellowstone entrance. It is an Rv Park, lodging, and cabins. It is also in the town of West Yellowstone which is a darling little town with so much to do. The Rv sites are full hook ups and they have picnic benches on a leveled gravel site. There are no fires allowed here and it is pet friendly. . They have WiFi and cable. The sites are pretty close together, which I did not like. There is a grass area on each site which is wonderful for dogs. There are 4 laundry rooms and clean bathrooms and showers. We stayed for 2 days and would stay again.
GuideResort prices for lackluster campground; you are paying to be at the mouth of Yellowstone, which is invaluable considering everything you want to see within the park is 1-3 hours away.
The park itself is fine - the showers and laundry work. But it’s very small with cramped spaces. We were fortunate to get Site 15 at the end of the first row, so we aren’t facing anyone’s sewer or slide outs, but one site faces the doggy waste bin and another faces the dumpster, so I could see those visitors having grievance.
There is no dog run, just a square of grass. I understand it’s difficult to provide space for pets here as it borders the park, but just be aware that your pet won’t get exercised.
What’s frustrating is we are full-timers staying here for over two weeks, and the managers indicated they won’t accept deliveries from Amazon, UPS, or FedEx. Long story short - FedEx confirmed they will deliver directly to your site. Unfortunately, I already placed a hold on the delivery and these were time sensitive items.
They give you a discount to the IMAX theater and a token for a free ice cream cone, which might satiate your need for more from this park if you’re retired or traveling with kids, but we aren’t.
Overall, I would stay here again because of the location. But like most “resorts” on the cusp of a national park, it leaves more to be desired
TravelerVery nice "state of the art" RV Park. Clean showers, nice clothes wash facilities, dog friendly with fenced run area, cat approved by "Liza", just in her trailer trash tabby space. Great access to Tetons and Yellowstone, good shopping overall in Sugar City and nearby Rexburg. But ! It's not boondocking or cheap, so we'll live with it for our Yellowstone and Teton visit
GuideLocation is stunning, off the main road, and feels safe. Additionally it is stunning! The lake is incredible, however it was VERY windy while we were there. Beautiful views and safe setting for kids and pets. Would absolutely stay here again!!!
GuideCherry Creek Campground comprises a total of nine campsites, per Recreation.gov and seeing for myself camping here for almost a week. The campsite is first come/first serve, and as of June to July 2024, there is a $23 per campsite fee for a max of 8 people and one vehicle. This fee is relatively low compared to other NPS campgrounds, honestly. It is very well-maintained and clean and consists of one vault toilet (aka: “outhouse”, as well as one large garbage container that is bear protected located at the end of the dirt road/entrance to main campground. There are also several bear protected containers located for every two sites allowing storage for campers’ food and food-related items and supplies helping campers stay safe from frequent bears in the area by storing their food, spices, herbs, pots, pans, dutch ovens, anything aromatic that would attract bears (perfumes, cologne, toothpaste, etc. included, FYI) set away from the campsites, at the end of the vehicle parking for each campsite, so close to the site’s fire pit to use, but also at a good distance away from your tent. There is also an information board next to the campsites’ vault toilet and bear protected garbage container with notices on any warning or alerts in the area, bear education, and policies and rules of the campground. There is also small containers to retrieve envelopes with attached receipts to pay the site’s fees with cash and deposit it in the dropbox next to the board, or else you are able to scan a QR code to pay online. It is a pack in/pack out (including all garbage) campsite. It has a lovely meadow area, allows pets on leash, and right off the banks of Hebgen Lake. It’s so beautiful! We will come again!
RangerLife is an adventure! We travel as 3 adults, 3 kids (6,4,4), 3 dogs and a cat.
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We will stay here again and again.
Great water pressure, 50 amp service, a ton of room and grass, lovely grass.
Macks Inn camping areas sit in Island Park, Idaho at 6,500 feet elevation where the Snake River begins its southern journey. The region experiences significant seasonal temperature variations, with summer highs averaging in the 70s and nighttime temperatures often dropping into the 40s. Most campgrounds in this area operate between May and October, with peak mosquito activity occurring in June and July.
Fishing at Buffalo River: At Buffalo Campground, the river creates excellent angling opportunities for novice fly fishers. "Our spot was right on the river and felt like we had the place to ourselves. Conveniently located near Ponds lodge if you want to grab dinner and drinks!" according to camper J H.
Wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse wildlife, including moose, elk and bears. "We saw a moose swim across the lake, get up on shore and run through the campground. So awesome!" reports George B. from Henrys Lake State Park Campground.
Spring exploration: Visit Big Springs, approximately 5 miles from Macks Inn, where some of the clearest spring water emerges at 52°F year-round. As James S. notes, the area offers access to "Yellowstone NP, Mesa Falls, Harriman State Park, Earthquake Lake, Big Spring, really too many to list."
Stargazing opportunities: The lack of light pollution makes this area ideal for night sky viewing. A camper at Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday noted the campground has "wide open views" with "amazing" stargazing opportunities.
Natural water features: The region's lakes, rivers and springs provide cooling recreation during summer months. "The Buffalo River creates perfect opportunities for fishing while pets explore shoreline areas," with one camper mentioning that "it was my 8 year old's first time fly fishing and this river is perfect for first-timers. Most areas are about 2-3' deep with some deeper holes."
Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds offer generous spacing between sites. At Targhee Creek dispersed camping area, one reviewer described "Nice sized relatively level grassy sights along the mile and a half road to the creek." Another camper appreciated that "There are plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a private camping experience!"
Bear-aware facilities: Campgrounds in this area typically provide bear boxes for food storage. At Buffalo Campground, "There are bear boxes every few spots to share if needed," making food storage more convenient in bear country.
Weather variations: The mountain setting creates diverse conditions. One camper reported: "We went while it was raining...would not recommend. It was incredibly muddy and had lots of standing water. We did see some bears and elk from our site which was fun!"
Mosquito preparation: Bring appropriate repellent, especially during June and July. At Buffalo Campground, "The area had a lot of standing water still in June, which bred massive amounts of mosquitos. The first thing the host said to us was his apologies for the mosquitos."
Wind considerations: Several campsites experience significant wind, particularly those at higher elevations or near lakes. At Henry's Lake BLM Dispersed, one reviewer warned of "gusts at least 30mph" despite weather forecasts predicting mild conditions. Another noted "Beautiful lake setting, surrounded by snow capped mountains even in July...be prepared for wind in your campsite though."
Road conditions: Access roads to dispersed camping areas may have challenging conditions. At Targhee Creek, a reviewer noted "The road is quite rough but I did fine in my small two-wheel drive SUV." Another camper mentioned "the road to the area is pretty well maintained."
Pet regulations: Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times when outside vehicles or camping units. Dogs should remain closely supervised due to wildlife presence throughout the area.
Dog-friendly beaches: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Macks Inn provide water access where pets can safely swim. One reviewer at Henry's Lake BLM noted their dogs "love" the water access despite it being "too high and too cold for us to swim/wade in."
Playground access: For families with young children, consider campgrounds with dedicated play areas. According to one visitor at Red Rock RV Park, the campground "has a huge playground area for the kids" that provides entertainment after a day of exploring.
Educational opportunities: The region offers learning experiences for children interested in nature and wildlife. One family spotted "moose and elk while staying" at their campsite, and another mentioned "we even saw a moose swim across the lake, get up on shore and run through the campground."
Water safety: Rivers and lakes in the area can have strong currents and cold temperatures year-round. A camper noted "Most areas are about 2-3' deep with some deeper holes," suggesting adult supervision near water is essential.
Power considerations: For RV campers needing hookups, availability varies significantly. One visitor to Bakers Hole Campground shared: "Nice campground even had electric hook ups. The most reasonable camp ground I found in the area at $35 a night for electric or $26 a night for no hook ups."
Site selection: RV campers should research site dimensions before booking. At Red Rock RV Park, "They have some buddy sites too! The road to the park almost always has some form of wildlife, and the mountain views from the park are beautiful!"
Seasonal accessibility: Many dispersed camping areas remain inaccessible during spring due to snow accumulation. One RVer warned: "It's May and the snow piles on the sides of the road keep you from accessing any of the trails for camping."
Leveling preparation: Come prepared with leveling blocks for dispersed camping. A camper at Henry's Lake BLM noted they "pulled in just before dark after drive through Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Beautiful level spot right by the boat launch. Didn't even have to unhook."
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