Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Bozeman, MT

Searching for a place to camp with your dog near Bozeman? The Dyrt can help you find the best campsites for you and your dog. Each pet-friendly campsite offers quick access to one or more of Bozeman's most popular destinations.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Bozeman, MT (99)

    Camper-submitted photo from Bozeman Hot Springs Campground & RV
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    1. Bozeman Hot Springs Campground & RV

    31 Reviews
    70 Photos
    166 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Bozeman Campground is located in a peaceful setting, just five minutes from golfing as well as fly-fishing on the Gallatin River. Plan a day trip to Virginia City or Lewis and Clark Caverns. Visit the Museum of the Rockies, which boasts the world's largest T. Rex skull. Take a day trip to Yellowstone National Park from this campground. Just 40 minutes south, you'll find fishing access inside Yellowstone, and 82 miles south is the west entrance to the park. Relax at the campground and let the kids take part in gold panning or let them unwind in the pool and splash park.

    Dump Station & showers for registered campground guests only

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $45 - $100 / night

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    2. Hood Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    74 Photos
    298 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Overview

    Hood Creek Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is 17 miles south of the city of Bozeman, Mont. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and climbing.

    Recreation

    Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek offers fishing as well. Many hiking trails are found in Hyalite Canyon, including the popular Hyalite Peak Trail. This 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to the beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite Peak.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on the banks of scenic Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Some campsites lie in open meadows along the shoreline, while others are located among scattered pine and fir trees.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (406) 522-2520.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $185 / night

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    3. Spire Rock Campground

    17 Reviews
    42 Photos
    155 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Overview

    Spire Rock Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 26 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

    Recreation

    Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well. The popular Storm Castle Trail begins nearby. This steep, 3-mile one-way trail climbs to Storm Castle Rock, with excellent views of the canyon below. Garnet Mountain Lookout Trail also begins near the campground. The 3.5-mile trail climbs 2,800 feet in elevation, to the lookout.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits next to Storm Castle Creek, a tributary of the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Most campsites are located along the creek and are surrounded by spruce and fir trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black bears and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (406) 522-2520.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $50 / night

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    4. Bear Canyon Campground

    13 Reviews
    37 Photos
    99 Saves
    Bozeman, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Langohr Campground

    11 Reviews
    26 Photos
    147 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Overview

    Langohr Campground is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is located just 12 miles south of Bozeman, Mont. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing.

    Recreation

    Hyalite Creek provides great fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Many hiking trails can be found in Hyalite Canyon.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits next to Hyalite Creek, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated in open meadows along the creek. Some are located among scattered pine and fir trees.

    Nearby Attractions

    Hyalite Reservoir is just 3.5 miles from the campground. The scenic 206-acre lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, climbing and picnicking. The popular Hyalite Peak Trail begins near the reservoir. The 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Peak.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (406) 522-2520.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $52 - $60 / night

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    7. Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday

    19 Reviews
    58 Photos
    97 Saves
    Pray, Montana

    Take a deep breath and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA. Built in 1967, this KOA has a more relaxed pace and genuine Montana old charm. Our campground in Livingston, Montana, is on the Yellowstone River, near Gardiner, and offers a plethora of fun. Reserve a Deluxe Cabin or Deluxe Patio RV Site on the river, or pick one of the Mountain View Pull-Thrus. The campground offers fishing, hammocks, pavilion and has planned activities throughout the summer. Within minutes from the campground, guests also enjoy hiking, biking and horseback riding. Make sure to stop by Downtown Livingston and experience a true Montana Rodeo, fine dining, live music and museums.

    Ways to Stay at Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday

    Stay at Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday to experience camping near Yellowstone National Park North. Our KOA Campground offers many ways to stay, including:

    • Deluxe Cabins: Come and enjoy a breath of Livingston's fresh mountain air. Take your camping experience to the next level with a full bathroom and kitchenette in one of our Deluxe Cabins. Fill your days with adventure and enjoy a hot shower and a campfire in the evening.
    • Camping Cabins: All the joy of the great outdoors with the comfort of a roof over your head and a bed to sleep in. Take your camping experience to the next level as you upgrade from tent camping to a Camping Cabin
    • RV Sites: Enjoy an RV Site offering all the RV-friendly amenities you could wish for — including picnic tables and a personal fire pit for evening marshmallow roasting!
    • Tent Sites: No RV? No problem! Connect with nature by taking a break from the city. These gravel Tent Sites can accommodate small campers, vans or tent camping. They offer a gravel pad, fire pit, picnic table and front row seats to Livingston's beautiful nature. 

    Our KOA Campground is a pet-friendly campground in Livingston, and near Gardiner, Montana. Many of our campsites can accommodate your beloved pets so they do not miss out on the camping fun.

    Our Amenities and Recreation

    Whether you are traveling with friends or family, you will enjoy the amenities and activities Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday offers around the campground. Being right on the Yellowstone River and near the Yellowstone north entrance, you will have plenty of opportunities for fishing, bird watching and catching gorgeous views of the sunset. Our campground strives to help campers have the best time whenever they visit for a quick getaway or an extended vacation. Amenities we have available include:

    • Heated pool
    • Hammock Park
    • Wi-Fi
    • Kamp K9® dog park
    • Amphitheater
    • Pavilion
    • Bike rentals
    • Basketball court

    We also host multiple events throughout the camping season so you can participate in all kinds of fun activities without even leaving the campground. Join the ice cream socials to try locally made ice cream or participate in a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize. You can also spread out under the pavilion for Thursday movie nights or join in the kids' crafts every Saturday morning with the Discover Summer Activities for Explorers and Adventurers crew.

    Local Attractions

    Many attractions and tourist spots are near our Livingston campground. You can explore the local area and get off the campground for the day by checking out each location. From the Absaroka-Beartooth mountains to Downtown Livingston and Paradise Valley, you will have plenty of opportunities to discover new things. Some popular attractions you and your traveling companions can enjoy include:

    • Chico Hot Springs Resort & Spa: Relax in natural mineral hot spring pools when you take a trip to Chico Hot Springs Resort & Spa. You can swim, soak and play in the chemical-free pools while watching the sun rise or set. Both pools are outdoors, so you can enjoy the fresh mountain air while relaxing.
    • Montana Fly Fishing Guides: Do you love fishing? Try fly fishing with the Montana Fly Fishing Guides. You can fish with some of the best fly fishers and have them guide you along the blue ribbon trout streams.
    • Livingston Breweries: Ready to try the local beer in Livingston? There are many local breweries you can visit to find your new favorite. Get a single beer at each location or try a beer flight to sample multiple flavors.
    • 320 Guest Ranch: Take a horseback ride between the Yellowstone National Park and Big Sky at 320 Guest Ranch. You will follow experienced horse wranglers over trails through high mountain meadows or to the top of 10,000-foot peaks. Along the way, you could see deer, elk, coyotes, eagles, bears and more.

    Reserve Your Campsite at Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday

    You and your family can enjoy Yellowstone River camping while staying at Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday. Our campground makes the perfect base camp for your adventures, whether you plan on hiking through the mountains or relaxing in the hot springs. Get ready for your trip to Montana by booking your campsite at Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday today!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    8. Bozeman Trail Campground

    10 Reviews
    40 Photos
    28 Saves
    Bozeman, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $50 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Bozeman

608 Reviews of 99 Bozeman Campgrounds


  • Boyce B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Revenue Flats
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Revenue Flats

    Beautiful spot!!

    You need a reliable car/truck to get the campground, but it's a great view, and if you climb up to the Fishbowl, it is worth it! it's a great spot for hammocks as well. Overall great spot.👌

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    Sep. 22, 2024

    Copper City BLM

    Bridge closed, no access!

    The road to this location is closed, the bridge is out. There is no access.

  • Tristan S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    Easy Access Campground

    This is a fantastic campground with lots of empty sites along Taylor Creek. The site I stayed at had a fire pit with lots of room to setup a tent or camper if you’re interested. Lots of distance between each campsite and again, a pretty valley view with a beautiful creek.

  • Carol L.
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    Sep. 20, 2024

    Creekside Oasis

    cool

    What a beautiful spot to escape to! A single, private campground surrounded by a cottonwood grove sounds like the perfect place for a peaceful getaway. The 60 acres on Miner Creek offer ample opportunities for relaxation and adventure. Speaking of getting away, if you ever find yourself needing to craft the perfect description or promotional content for your own adventures, consider using lastminutewriting.com writing service. They offer fantastic support in creating engaging and high-quality texts. Enjoy the tranquility of nature and make the most of this beautiful campground! It sounds like a wonderful place to unwind.

  • Charlie L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harrison Lake Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Harrison Lake Campground

    Peaceful and Secluded

    Harrison Lake Campground is a great spot if you're looking for a quiet getaway. The campsites are spacious and well-spread out, offering plenty of privacy. It's a rustic camping experience, but the beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings make it worth it.
    It provides a peaceful setting for campers looking for a quiet retreat, with well-spaced sites that ensure privacy.

    From: Block Blast puzzle game.

  • Gerhard D.
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    Sep. 12, 2024

    Chisholm Campground

    A Hyalite Reservoir Favorite

    The only thing that would make this campground super great would be power at each site. The fees charged here are a bit high for a basic campsite.

  • BobT The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    Close to town and Yellowstone

    This is a nice place to boondock. There are a few level spots up here, but the road is pretty rough and pretty steep. The view into Yellowstone is gorgeous.

  • Devin B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadow Lake Campground
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Meadow Lake Campground

    Beautiful and Busy

    This site was lovely. We pulled in around 5pm or so and there was only one spot available next to the restroom. Lucky one other spot was large and we ended up sharing it with some other campers. Picnic tables available at each site and vault toilet on site was well maintained and clean.

    It was a quiet and lovely place to rest for the evening.

  • TexasRe D.
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    Sep. 1, 2024

    South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site

    2 peaceful nights

    We were looking for an easy dispersed site to stay at while visiting a friend in Bozeman. This was an easy option for us with a 20ft camper. We stayed at the first pull off a few minutes off the main road. This site was easily accessible, right off the main road, close to town and close to some hikes.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 1, 2024

    Cottonwood Reservoir Dispersed Camping

    Very hard to find at night

    This place seemed promising at first. It was hard to find a decent spot at night due to only using headlights of my van. Most of the road is extremely rugged/uneven/full of large holes. The only place I was able to stay for the night was the road leading up to the locked gate. This is about the only nice spot. Other than that this place is • quiet w/occasional traffic along the high way (right next to reservoir) • very few people here, but far enough away from me • no fee required • provides OK view to the mountains • great when you bring along a pet • you will need to be fully prepared for primitive camping

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Boulder Campground
    Aug. 28, 2024

    East Boulder Campground

    Only 2 sites

    There are only 2 sites here. It’s a great place to fish, rock hound and there are some trails very close. The road in as well as the pit toilet are well maintained. One morning about 12 people showed up and just walked onto my site and went fishing despite my objections. They were really aggressive and they felt completely entitled to do whatever they wanted.

  • d
    Camper-submitted photo from Spanish Lakes
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Spanish Lakes

    Beautiful lake

    I visited this lake last week. I love it and slope game. The water is pristine and visually appealing with no obstructions like stumps or logs, as mentioned earlier. The lake underwent complete drainage and dredging. It has been populated with eight different types of fish. I recently reeled in two bass weighing 2-3 pounds each. My wife has successfully caught numerous quality channel catfish. This lake is quite lovely. However, the landing area is shallow, restricting the launch of large bass boats.

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    Aug. 18, 2024

    Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    Not supposed to camp here

    Based on the dispersed camping guide provided by the Forest Service office in Gardiner, you’re not supposed to camp in the spot listed on this site. Take a left off Traveltine road, go past the rock quarry to find good sites

  • V
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    Aug. 18, 2024

    Little Trail Creek Road - Dispersed Site

    Good place to stay outside of Yellowstone

    Quiet, secluded dispersed sites about 15 minutes outside of Gardiner. No trees so it gets pretty hot without shade. There are random animal bones scattered around the sites from what I assume previous hunting trips, which is a bit eerie. 

    I’d certainly stay here again for a couple nights!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spire Peak Campground
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Spire Peak Campground

    Last resort only

    This is pretty much a tourist trap. We got out of work late and didn’t find a spot at loch leaven and had to be on the river early, so we just gave it a try. $30, no fires allowed, essentially just a grass field. There were a couple picnic tables scattered about. Would be better off at the free old saloon camping field.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

    Nice!!

    Was able to snag a primitive spot for one night. This campground isnt too far off I90 near 3 Forks, MT. No cell service (ATT) at the campground but 5g at the caverns. Hosts were super friendly and nice. I was in A7 which had a nice shade tree. Did not use the facilities so can’t speak to that. They had a guest speaker that night share about the bat population in MT. Very interesting!! Be sure to unhook and get to the caverns early in the morning to get a reservation to tour. We did the Paradise tour as my son is in a wheelchair. The classic tour looked super cool though!

  • Erik W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Olson Creek Dispersed
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Olson Creek Dispersed

    No trespassing signs everywhere

    Not to mention the single-lane cobblestone road, I have a truck and was bouncing up and down the whole way! I didn't find one area big enough to set up camp. I definitely would NOT recommend this spot

  • Cody K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    Beautiful Site

    We stayed one night on our way back from Yellowstone. My RTT was perfect for this. There was a small corral for horses and plenty of room for a horse trailer and truck.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Canyon Campground
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Bear Canyon Campground

    Awesome spot near Bozeman

    We stayed here on our way home from Colorado. Pulled in it was 98 degrees so full hook up power was great. Swimming pool was an added benefit.. campground and shower house is very clean. We will stay here again.

  • Voyager D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    Stunning veiws

    There's about three good spots up on the hill, the two out on the edge have reliable service. But as soon as you go back up a bit, it vanishes.

    Stunning views of Yellowstone and the mountains. Be aware, there are NO trees, so it will get stiflingly hot with no clouds. But, close to town, and the road isn't the worst. For sure go slow, but even low clearance should be able to pick out a path.

  • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fairy Lake Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Fairy Lake Dispersed Camping

    Amazing camp site with tree cover and fire ring

    This is an amazing camp spot that is almost almost to the top of the trail to fairy Lake campground. There’s an established firing, and there’s room for multiple vehicles.

  • christian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hyalite Canyon Dispersed - FS 1046
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Hyalite Canyon Dispersed - FS 1046

    Bozeman visit

    We stayed here for a few days off one of the main trail head. There are not many sites off the main trail head and we’re all full when we arrived.

    We have a 25ft off road travel trailer and attempted to go down two side trail heads. The further one was so bad we had to back all the way out. The closest side trail head was slightly better. We made down the road. However there wasn’t many sites here as well. There was maybe 3-4 sites along this whole trail head. We needed up stay in a pull in a valley early on in this trail head

  • owen T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spire Peak Campground
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Spire Peak Campground

    Spire peak campground

    Small family friendly campground Very close to town for supplies. 15 minutes from 4 separate summer weekend outdoor music venues. Local yellowstone river float trips. Available.



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