Freezout Lake Dispersed Camping offers free tent and RV sites that welcome pets, with pets allowed in all camping areas within this Montana Wildlife Management Area. The spacious grass and brush-lined sites provide ample room for dogs to enjoy the outdoors, though campers should prepare for evening mosquitoes during summer months. Vault toilets are maintained in clean condition, and while some sites have picnic tables, most require bringing your own camp furniture. No fires are permitted in the camping area. The campground's flat terrain makes it suitable for vehicles of all sizes, including large RVs. Visitors consistently note the quiet atmosphere disturbed only by bird calls in the morning.
Several pet-friendly alternatives near Augusta include Wood Lake Campground with 12 sites nestled among mature fir and lodge pole pine, where pets can join campers on hiking trails around the lake. Choteau Mountain View RV Campground provides full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections for RV travelers with pets, along with shower facilities and trash disposal services. No specific pet exercise areas exist at these campgrounds, so owners should bring leashes for controlled walks. Wildlife is abundant throughout the region, requiring vigilant pet supervision. Benchmark Campground allows access to two wilderness areas directly from the adjacent trailhead, making it ideal for hikers with trail-ready dogs. Pack extra water for pets as summer temperatures can rise significantly at these exposed sites.
"The place is basically flatish land near the willow creek reservoir. The place has pretty normally smelling out houses and is also rv accessible."
"Lots of sites available to choose from since there was no one else around. We chose a site up on a hill that overlooked the frozen reservoir. It was a bit windy when we parked but not too bad."
"Lots of sites you can drive up to. Views of mountains in far distance. Free to camp - no fires."
"It’s quite, and there are paths around the water. I took a star off because by 9pm I had to retire to my camper because the mosquitoes were so bad - but that’s to be expected."
$10 / night
"Wood Lake Campground located at the south end of Wood Lake is an awesome campground tucked in the mountains near the Bob Marshal Wilderness Complex."
"The lake is small but fishing for trout was exciting with catches often! We used dry fly and luer. We were able to walk all the way around the lake on a dirt trail and had the option to go further."
"Loved the walking trail at the top of the park. Grocery just down the street. Very quiet and dark at night. Very friendly host. Nice laundry."
"The site is uniquely situated between the northern plains and Rockies and has excellent views of the mountains to the west and grasslands and buttes to the south."
"There is also a terrific dog park just down the road within walking distance. Great for an overnight and a great price."
"It is pretty much in town, on the outskirts. There is a dump station and a spot to get drinking water. There’s shady spots and pull through ones."
"Benchmark campground allows the hiker or horse rider access to two wilderness areas from the adjacent trail head. This 25 site campground is set up for camping with or with out horses. "
"About 10-15min drive off of the highway. Last half is gravel. Three hiking trails nearby. Clean long drop toilet. Cold water. $15.00 per night. No power. Big level lots for trailers."
"For those who like to fish, the campground is along Cooper Creek and Snowbird lake is just across the road from the campground."
$25 / night
"A few paved walking paths near the beach area. The narrow paved roads made life interesting. The fish cleaning station is closed due to vandalism. "
"Pet and family friendly drive to accessible. Tent and camper parking. Right on the water."
GuideThere are two loops on either side of a small creek, a dry side and a shaded grassy side. There is also a terrific dog park just down the road within walking distance. Great for an overnight and a great price.
ScoutWe enjoyed an incredible weekend at this campground. Nice clean restrooms, spacious sites, and they even pick up your trash every morning. Great dog park. The owners are very helpful and friendly . We definitely will be back.
GuideA lot of water stations. The boat dock parking area allowed camping along the perimeter. A few paved walking paths near the beach area. The narrow paved roads made life interesting. The fish cleaning station is closed due to vandalism. Our first day was 105F which made the lake more inviting. Evening low of 76F. No pets on the fairly small swim beach. All other water access has large rocks for erosion mitigation.
Our Saturday departure was delayed by FWP boat inspection at the entrance and a long line was inbound to Holter Lake.
ScoutClean. Had outhouses. Pet and family friendly drive to accessible. Tent and camper parking. Right on the water.
ScoutNice place, quite and inviting. Walking distance to all the amenities of town. This park has a pit toilet and flush toilets, also showers, potable water and garbage service. Huge spots with lots of space. Pull through spots perfect for RV or tent camping. Sites available with or without hookups. Playground for kids and it's pet friendly! We love this park.
LegendBean Lake is a Montana FWP fishing access site. The 200 acre lake lying along the edge of the Rocky Mountain Front near the Scapegoat Wilderness. Their are two access points to the lake with in the FAS, each has an outhouse. Their is a boat ramp to the lake. The primary fish species in the lake are rainbow trout, which are planted each year by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department.
If you plan to fish Bean Lake, the odds are high you’ll have the lake to yourself. Few people ever bother to visit this remote lake.
Montana FWP list the site as having 8 sites, but it just looks like a dispersed camping area. Found only one picnic table and the only fire rings were made from rocks. Camping appears to be free as their are no signs or fee stations. You have to look carefully to find the camping areas due to their being no signs. Once you spot the lake look for the outhouses. You are out in the open at this FAS not a tree to be seen. No water (except for what is in the lake) and no trash bins.
LegendUpsata Fishing Access campground is located four miles north of Montana Highway 200. This is a pleasant small five site campground. All five sites are next to each other on a flat grassy area which appears to be regularly maintained. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. One vault toilet serves the site. No water or trash service. The fishing access has a small parking area for vehicles and boat trailers, boat ramp is gravel. Only one other site was occupied on our visit, but that was on a Sunday evening.
RangerLovely little site north of Helena along the highway. Fish & wildlife state siteso simple primitive camp sites. Not too memorable but the nearby area is stunning Montana wilderness with loads of hiking.
LegendMonture Creek Fishing Access site is a nice small campground/fishing access site with five campsites. Two just off of Hwy 200 and three more back away from the highway. Monture Creek has good trout fishing with the creek being only about 100 feet from the campsites. One vault toilet serves the fishing access and camping area. Each campsite has a picnic table and metal fire ring. Sites 1, 2 and 3 sit far enough back that the large pine trees do a pretty good job of blocking most of the highway noise. Like all the fishing access sites with camping in the state, the nightly rate is based on if you have a fishing license and are a Montana resident or not. This is a trash-in, trash-out site and no water is available so come prepared.
Freezout Lake Dispersed Camping is located in a Montana Wildlife Management Area approximately 5 miles south of Choteau at an elevation of 3,950 feet. The area features wetlands and prairie terrain with minimal tree cover. Summer temperatures typically range from 45°F to 85°F with frequent winds off the Rocky Mountain Front creating challenging camping conditions.
Bird watching opportunities: Freezout Lake is known primarily as a waterfowl management area with excellent viewing opportunities. "Secluded place by the water. It smells like youre by the ocean, has a clean portable potty, tables and benches, level enough for an rv, quiet and perfect for star gazing!" notes a visitor to Freezout Lake Dispersed Camping.
Fishing at nearby lakes: Many campgrounds near Augusta offer fishing access. At Willow Creek Campground, visitors report: "The place is basically flatish land near the willow creek reservoir. The place has pretty normally smelling out houses and is also rv accessible. Next to your campsite will be an awesome reservoir, great for fishing and hunting down crawdads."
Hiking access to wilderness areas: The region provides multiple trail access points to protected wilderness. "Benchmark campground allows the hiker or horse rider access to two wilderness areas from the adjacent trail head. This 25 site campground is set up for camping with or with out horses," explains a reviewer about the trail systems available.
Affordability: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Augusta offer free or low-cost camping options. A visitor at Choteau City Park notes, "We were driving from Glacier to Yellowstone and didn't have a campsite. Found this city park right off the highway going through Choteau that allowed camping in the park for just $10."
Privacy at dispersed sites: Campers appreciate the secluded nature of some camping areas. "Secluded, flat parking lot in a wildlife refuge. We woke to the sound of birds. The pit toilet was really clean. We were the only ones there," reports a visitor to Freezout Lake.
Wildlife viewing: The area provides opportunities to observe native wildlife in their habitat. "Keep an eye out on the surrounding hills around the campground for Big Horn Sheep. While staying at the campground we saw 5 sheep on the hill next to the campground entrance," shares a visitor at Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground.
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires driving on rough roads. At Copper Creek Campground, a camper warns: "I will say the road up, has seen much much better days. The speed limit on this road is 45, and I didn't catch myself going over 15mph. Heavy washboarding, and deep potholes."
Limited facilities: Most campgrounds offer basic amenities only. "The 6 miles between where the pavement ends and when you reach the main paid camping area is so washboarded, I thought I was going to lose my mind. But we and our 26ft class c survived with no broken bits," shares a Willow Creek visitor about the access road challenges.
Weather considerations: The area experiences significant wind and temperature fluctuations. A Freezout Lake camper notes: "Nice but windy and night and mosquitoes in the evening. Stayed there for a night arrived at 5pm and it's an open area where you can find a table and camp there. I cooked and it was fine but late in the evening after sunset there will be lot of mosquitoes so better be prepared and there will lot gusting wind at night."
Swimming options: Several locations offer water access for children. At Nilan Reservoir, a visitor explains the layout: "Nilan Reservoir Fishing Access site has six campsites on the south west shore of the reservoir. These sites are small and close together, while you can set up a tent these sites are better suited to RV campers."
Recreation activities: Some campgrounds provide additional activities beyond camping. A visitor at Choteau Mountain View RV Campground shares: "They have a small mini-golf area, picnic tables at the sites, and full hookups (as expected). They also have laundry facilities."
Budget-friendly options for families: Several pet-accommodating campgrounds in the region offer economical options for family camping trips. "The campground sits across the road from a small 'lake' which is good for kayaking and fishing. There are some sunny sites but mostly shady. We stayed on site #3 for 3 nights. All the sites are spacious," notes a visitor at Wood Lake Campground, describing the family-friendly amenities.
Level parking areas: RV campers should look for sites that can accommodate larger vehicles. An RVer at Choteau Mountain View RV Campground reports: "Level sites, spotless bathrooms and showers, laundry room, camp store and even mini golf. We would absolutely stay here again."
Hookup availability: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Augusta have limited or no hookups. "We needed a place to stop for a night while driving from Glacier to Yellowstone and enjoyed it here so much we ended up staying 3 nights! Every one of the staff members were so friendly and accommodating," shares another visitor about Choteau Mountain View's facilities.
Dump station locations: RVers should plan for waste disposal needs. A Choteau City Park visitor notes: "Small city park with a few pull thru sites. Dump site and water are available. $10/night 3 night max."
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