Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Belt, MT

Sluice Boxes State Park Campground permits dogs on-leash throughout the hiking areas and camping zones. Belt Creek on Hughesville Road provides dispersed camping with pets allowed in tents and RVs. Several established campgrounds in the Great Falls area accept pets, including Great Falls KOA with cabins, tent sites, RV spots, and glamping options where pets are welcome. Military Park Malmstrom AFB Gateway FamCamp allows pets at both tent sites and RV spaces, though the tent camping area has periodic sprinkler operation that can disrupt overnight stays. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times and under owner supervision. The petting zoo at Great Falls KOA offers families a unique animal interaction opportunity alongside their pet camping experience.

Dogs can explore the hiking trails at Sluice Boxes State Park when properly leashed, with multiple camping spots available for those willing to hike in their gear. The Belt Creek dispersed camping area provides more primitive pet-friendly options without designated facilities or waste stations. Owners should pack appropriate waste bags and supplies when camping with pets at these locations. Military famcamp visitors note that mosquitos can be problematic in summer months, making pet-appropriate insect protection advisable. Great Falls KOA's tidy, shaded sites offer respite for pets during hot summer days, though sites are relatively close together with limited privacy between neighbors. When camping at these pet-friendly locations, visitors should respect quiet hours to prevent dog barking from disturbing other campers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Belt, Montana (24)

    1. Great Falls KOA

    17 Reviews
    Malmstrom AFB, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 727-3191

    "The sites are bordered by railroad ties, and some are a tighter fit than others. A few of the sites at the end of the row before the glamping site appeared a little overgrown."

    "Waterslides, Petting Zoo, Swimming Pool. Clean facilities, friendly operators. Spent 3 nights but definitely could have spent longer!"

    2. Military Park Malmstrom AFB Gateway FamCamp

    4 Reviews
    Malmstrom AFB, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 731-3263

    "I have stayed at the off base park, "Gateway Famcamp", located just outside the main gate, every year for the past 6 years.  I was assigned to MAFB and lived in Great Falls for over 20 years. "

    3. Sluice Boxes State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Monarch, MT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 454-5840

    "There is a ton of spots to camp at as long as you walk off the tail a ways you won't even notice hikers during the day nor will they notice you."

    4. Logging Creek

    8 Reviews
    Monarch, MT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 547-3361

    "First camp we stayed at on a week long trip to Montana. We came on a weekday, so hardly any one there."

    "This is a great place if you want to get away from Great Falls for a night or two. Each campsite has a fire pit, picnic table and a decent amount of trees."

    5. Belt Creek on Hughesville Road

    5 Reviews
    Monarch, MT
    21 miles

    "The road was in great shape and we found a nice spot a few miles back and right next to the creek.  There are several campsites along the road. "

    "This place is off the beaten path but aren’t all the best spots? You can park right on the stream there are fire rings and man is it quiet!"

    6. Great Falls RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Great Falls, MT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 452-0333

    "The campsites are plentiful and not as close to eachother as others. Bathrooms spotless. After hours check-in was a breeze! Will use again."

    7. Aspen Campground

    8 Reviews
    Neihart, MT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 547-3361

    "It is right next to the highway so it can have bad highway noise. But really close to lots of nice hikes and fishing holes. I did not get cell phone service with Verizon."

    "The river is across the highway."

    8. Chouteau County Fairgrounds & Canoe Launch Campground

    8 Reviews
    Fort Benton, MT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 622-5505

    $15 - $45 / night

    "The locals come around during the day to walk their dogs so it makes for a decent amount of traffic through the area."

    "Set on the edge of Historic Fort Benton, this is a great place to land for a night or a week or more. Lots to see, explore and experience in the area."

    9. Many Pines Campground

    5 Reviews
    Neihart, MT
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 547-3361

    "Many are on a two-tier level and actually have steps with railings to go down or up to the picnic table and fire pit. There is a water with pump handle and a couple pit toilets, but that’s it!"

    "No phone service so you can really get away from everyday life. It is in the lewis and clark national forest so help isn't too far away. There should also be onsite caretakers."

    10. Pelican Point Fishing Access Site

    6 Reviews
    Cascade, MT
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    "Just off the highway so it is easy access. A toilet, a boat ramp, and several trails down to the water. Great spot to SUP and play around. This is a high traffic area though."

    "Boat launch ramp and small beach for swimming, fishing and for dogs to play. A sweet gem! No hook up but a pit toilet"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Belt, MT

111 Reviews of 24 Belt Campgrounds


  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2023

    Great Falls KOA

    Good for families with kids

    We don’t have kids and so our pull through site missed on what is important to me ( at this expensive price point): nice manicured paved site with shade. The park does have a decent sized area to walk your dog and has a small off leash dog park. Fire pits are a plus. Pool has to be any kids dream with slides and a lot of toys. They also have a petting zoo. The park did its job for our overnight stay but I was happy to leave. Oh, pull through sites are good sized and hookups were quality.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 9, 2023

    Great Falls KOA

    Nicely appointed KOA

    General: Just about every option you could ask for (except for tents): 50-amp FHU pull-thru, 30/20-amp with w/e(back-in and pull-thru), FHU with patio, glamping tent, one and two-room cabins and cottages. 

    Site Quality: Different from many KOAs we have stayed in is that the camper pads are gravel, not paved, and there are quite a few trees that provide decent separation/privacy between the sites. The sites are bordered by railroad ties, and some are a tighter fit than others. A few of the sites at the end of the row before the glamping site appeared a little overgrown. As is usual for a KOA, our site was assigned upon check-in. The first site we were assigned didn’t work out for us since our electric cord could not reach the pedestal. Be aware that electric connections are shared between two sites so if you do not have an extension cord, you may have a problem (or need to be reassigned which was easily done for us). 

    Bath/Shower House: Accessed by code. All-in-one units with soap and paper towels. They were clean. 

    Activities/Amenities: Many and varied including a water playground (guests can join you here by paying a fee), petting zoo, train, dog park, yard games, bike rentals, propane fill, dump station, laundry, ice, ice cream, and free pancakes. There was even live entertainment! 

    We don’t typically stay in KOAs or RV parks (mainly because of cost and lack of privacy between sites) but they are good for us when we need showers, laundry, and a dump station. Although still more than we like to spend for camping, this one was a pleasant surprise with the number of trees on the property. The staff was exceedingly friendly!

  • Nicki M.
    Jun. 9, 2018

    Great Falls KOA

    Awesome Facilities

    Everthing you could possibly want or need in a campground! Waterslides, Petting Zoo, Swimming Pool. Clean facilities, friendly operators. Spent 3 nights but definitely could have spent longer!

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Great Falls KOA

    Wooded Area and Open Area and Fun

    KOA 8/24: The area we stayed in is for medium sized rigs or smaller. It was wooded and very nice for a KOA. The larger spaces are in a newer and less shady portion of the campground.
    FUN POOL PARK, PLAYGROUND, PETTING ZOO, SHORT TRAIL. GREAT ICE CREAM

    (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 4 Security: No locked gate Usage during visit: pretty full on weekends Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: no Site Spacing: close Pad surface: blacktop Reservations: yes Campground Noise: Fairly quiet Outside Road Noise: no Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: yes Sewer Hookup: yes Dump Station: yes Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: very nice Showers: yes / nice Pull Throughs: most all Cell Service (AT&T): fine Recent Weather: very hot Insects: none Host: staff Rig Size: large

  • Michael B.
    Jul. 27, 2021

    Great Falls KOA

    A little pricey but lots to offer!

    This place overall is pretty amazing Parks pool playsets petting zoo it's got all the p's. Perfectly level pad in the trees fire pit and picnic table in your own little grassy area cabins tents glamping RVs tent camping got it all one downside is the internet is super spotty.

  • Katie M.
    Sep. 12, 2022

    Great Falls KOA

    One relaxing night

    This camp has a lot of both comfort and entertainment. There’s a petting zoo and a mini water park. The bathrooms are an individual room with both toilet and shower stall. There is a laundry facility. Found greater comfort and service here than if I had parked my Roof Top Tent at an RV site and it was $20-$30 cheaper per night.

  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Moose Creek Campground

    Quiet and Private

    There was no sign for this campsite on the highway. I just pulled off the highway where it said access to National Forest, and it appeared fairly close to the highway. There were only half a dozen sites or so, and no amenities. And of course, no cost. I think the actual Moose Creek Campground is farther up the road and away from the highway. But this was perfect for someone who is caravaning and needed a quick place to stop. It's right on the creek and it was delightful. There was one other camper in there the evening I was there.

  • Lindsay B.
    Jun. 10, 2015

    Dry Wolf

    Off the beaten path, but not too far off

    Dry Wolf is a beautiful area of Montana. 4-Wheeling seems to be popular in the area. There are lovely streams, nice mountains and cool cliffs all near Stanford. It's a great get-away in North Central Montana.

  • Deanna C.
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Great Falls KOA

    Very Nice

    This campground sits just on the outskirts of Great Falls. It is like most KOA's with many amenities including a pool. Showers were very nice. Of course it is close to everything in town such as WalMart, gas stations, restaurants, and shopping.


Guide to Belt

Belt, Montana sits at the base of the Little Belt Mountains in central Montana at about 3,500 feet elevation. The area experiences warm summers with temperatures in the 80s and cold winters that often drop below freezing. Many camping options near Belt offer access to the Belt Creek drainage system where anglers can fish for rainbow and brown trout throughout the spring and summer months.

What to do

Hiking to waterfalls: Memorial Falls is accessible from the Aspen Campground, which provides a convenient base camp. "Memorial Falls which is a really nice hike" notes Angela G., who adds that the "sites are pretty level and spacious."

Creek exploration: Wade and fish in Belt Creek, accessible from dispersed camping spots. "You can park right on the stream there are fire rings and man is it quiet!" reports StaceeQ Q. from her stay at Belt Creek on Hughesville Road.

Fossil hunting: Search for fossils in nearby areas with proper permits. "If you do some research in that area there is a place where there are some caves to explore, and another with fossils," shares Jean L. about excursions from Logging Creek.

Wildlife viewing: Watch for deer throughout the area, particularly in the morning hours. "Deer wandered into the campground throughout the night and morning," notes Tara T. during her stay at Logging Creek, adding "You can hear logging creek moving from no matter where you are."

What campers like

Secluded creek access: Many campers appreciate the solitude found along Belt Creek's dispersed sites. "We found a nice spot a few miles back and right next to the creek. There are several campsites along the road," says Tim T. about Belt Creek on Hughesville Road.

Camping under the stars: Some campgrounds offer excellent stargazing opportunities. "We arrived in the middle of the night but were delighted to find a small, virtually empty campground... The star gazing is great here because it's right in the middle of the Little Bely mountains so there is no light pollution," shares Ruby Y. about her experience at Aspen Campground.

Fishing spots: Anglers enjoy the multiple fishing access points. "Love the Pelican point pond. Great for kids," reports Jamie O. about Pelican Point Fishing Access Site.

Shaded sites: Many locations offer tree cover for summer heat relief. "Many Pines campground lives up to its name, it sits in an area with many pines. This makes for plenty of privacy in most spots," according to Dexter I.

What you should know

Limited facilities: Most dispersed camping areas lack formal amenities. "The road was in great shape and we found a nice spot a few miles back and right next to the creek," says Tim T., but notes there are no designated facilities.

Cell service gaps: Expect limited or no connectivity in the mountains. "No phone service so you can really get away from everyday life," explains Judy K. about Many Pines Campground.

Highway noise: Some campgrounds sit close to roads. "The campground sits right along U.S. highway 89," notes Dexter I. about Aspen Campground, though trees can buffer sound at some sites.

Weather preparedness: Summer heat and sudden storms require planning. "Great Falls is the windiest city in America so be prepared for that," warns Vanessa S. about camping in the region.

Pack-in, pack-out requirements: Many campgrounds require taking all trash with you. "This is a Pack-In, Pack-out camp ground," reminds Dexter I. about Many Pines Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Look for campground amenities: Families benefit from designated facilities. "We really enjoyed camping there and our day trips with the cub scouts," says Judy K. about her stay at Great Falls KOA, which offers "an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, tent, cabin and rv spots. Outside kitchens."

River access spots: Find gentle water access for children. "Great spot to SUP and play around," notes Jean L. about Pelican Point, adding "A toilet, a boat ramp, and several trails down to the water."

Multi-level campsites: Some sites offer unique layouts kids enjoy. "Really like how some of the sites have stairs leading to your tent and campfire area," mentions Dexter I. about Many Pines Campground, where "campsites are large and each has a picnic table and fire ring."

Wildlife education opportunities: Use camping trips as teaching moments. "My 7yr old enjoyed catching soft shell turtles," shares Jean L. from her camping experience at Chouteau County Fairgrounds & Canoe Launch.

Tips from RVers

Site size limitations: Check campground restrictions before arrival. "Our 5th-wheel is 28 feet long and fit nicely in the space. Some bigger ones may have trouble fitting into the spaces," advises Melody M. about her stay at Many Pines Campground.

Alternative to full hookups: Find electric-only sites when full hookups aren't available. "Easy access from 15 and nice RV spots... No hook up but a pit toilet," notes tracy R. about Pelican Point Fishing Access Site.

Leveling considerations: Some sites require additional work. "The sites are pretty level and spacious," says Angela G. about Aspen Campground, though at other locations RVers report needing blocks.

Dog friendly options: Several campgrounds welcome pets. "We were in tents and heard everything," reports Jacee R. about Logging Creek, indicating that the dog friendly campgrounds near Belt have varying noise levels that pet owners should consider.

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