Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Macks Inn, ID

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.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Macks Inn, Idaho (127)

    1. Henrys Lake State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Island Park, ID
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 558-7532

    $60 - $70 / night

    "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."

    2. Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday

    43 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, ID
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-7606

    $35 - $120 / night

    "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."

    3. Targhee Creek

    28 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, ID
    12 miles
    Website

    "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."

    4. Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park and Resort

    35 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-4466

    "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."

    5. Henry's Lake BLM Dispersed

    18 Reviews
    Island Park, ID
    9 miles

    "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!"

    6. Bakers Hole Campground

    41 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 823-6961

    "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"

    7. Red Rock RV Park by Open Road Resorts

    14 Reviews
    Island Park, ID
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 473-3762

    $68 - $369 / night

    "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."

    8. Buffalo (idaho)

    10 Reviews
    Macks Inn, ID
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 558-7658

    $25 - $200 / night

    "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."

    9. Yellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA

    20 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-7662

    "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."

    10. Bootjack - Dispersed Camping

    10 Reviews
    Island Park, ID
    6 miles

    "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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Macks Inn, ID

1455 Reviews of 127 Macks Inn Campgrounds


  • C
    Sep. 8, 2018

    Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday

    Huge RV spots, large store, kept up nicely

    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. No complaints at all.

  • James M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2025

    Buffalo Crossing RV Park

    Very quiet at night lots of amenities

    We have our own Internet and didn't check the site for the Internet. Has a small dog park and showers

  • deb K.
    May. 31, 2022

    Red Rock RV Park by Open Road Resorts

    Not worth the money...stay elsewhere

    Booked 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.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park and Resort

    Just minutes from the West Yellowstone entrance

    West 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.

  • Kara W.
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Buffalo Crossing RV Park

    You Pay the Price for Location

    Resort 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

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2025

    Sugar City RV Park

    Sugar City RV

    Very 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

  • Risen F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2025

    Henry Flats Dispersed Spot

    Pristine, Safe, Secluded, and Windy

    Location 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!!!

  • J
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Cherry Creek Campground

    Beautiful NPS Campground By Hebgen Lake

    Cherry 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!

  • Brian C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Yellowstone Holiday Resort

    As close as it gets (video)

    Life is an adventure! We travel as 3 adults, 3 kids (6,4,4), 3 dogs and a cat.

    Watch our video review.

    EmpoweringhumansAdventures.com

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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.


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