Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Colstrip, MT

We pulled in yesterday and were immediately impressed by the warm and professional check in processs. You are given a map of the camp that has helpful information about the surrounding area on the back (vet and doctor contacts, etc.) Charles leads you to your spot, which is level gravel and spacious. Each and every spot has an incredible view of the hills.

The camp is on a Mennonite farm, and the family has outdone themselves with making the surrounding area beautiful and clean. All sites are pull thru. No dog park but a great couple of trails up the hills behind the camp. Extremely family friendly. And just 6 miles from Little Bighorn Battlefield. We hope to be back!

This is a Journey KOA. It’s naturally close to the interstate and very nicely maintained. The bathhouse had been recently painted and the showers recently tiled. The staff were very kind and welcoming. Small off leash Kamp K9 park for your pup and a nice playground for kids. A community patio and grille was available too if you were interested. We opted for a patio site and it had the cutest wooden swing to relax in after a weary-making day on the road. There’s a neighborhood essentially surrounding the park. People (locals) often walked their pets road along the outside of the campground. Very friendly, small town/kind folks. Next to a railroad and the workers arrived early to begin their workday. This is a KOA Journey though so it’s close to businesses/highways, meant to be an easy stopover so the surroundings shouldn’t takeaway from this great campground getting 5 stars.

My two hunting dogs ran amok for hours. There was nobody in the park but us. A few people drove through. The park is kept immaculate. There are several paths mowed down for great walks through the prairie. This is a dry campsite. If my dogs are happy, I'm happy. I can deal with rustic accommodations if I can exercise my dogs freely without leash laws! The pond and surrounding scenery are gorgeous. I actually enjoyed hearing the train and nearby farm equipment. It was a whole vibe. I did need to purchase my conservation license for Montana. I didn't know it was "a thing." $10....worth it!!! There was an abandoned campsite that the critters got into the garbage. From the looks of it, this person was here with a dog within the last week. There's a generator and deflated tent, fishing pole, and cooler with rotten food in it. I'd love to know the story there. Lots of wood ticks, btw. 🤮

This place is great. Coming from the small town of Ashland you'll follow a well-maintained gravel road all the way to the site. If they don't plow it in winter, good luck, but I had no issues in late September. No 4WD needed.

Three sites in a wooded area with pretty solid views because the area around the campground must have burned not too long ago - dead trees everywhere, so no foliage blocking the horizon. Fire pits, a bathroom, and tables. Hammock lovers, you'll be in good shape. Plenty of wood around you can harvest. With Verizon I had a weak cell signal. You won't be streaming Netflix here but you can check email, etc. There's a cabin right down the way that also appears to be rentable so you might have neighbors there. Did hear what sounded like hunting in the distance so if you want to go exploring or have a pet, might want to wear something loud and give your pooch a bright bandana.

Yes, three sites is very small but the surrounding area looks to have dispersed camping going on, although it is in active pasture land so you might find yourself waking up to curious cows.

Wonderfully quiet. Easy to get in and out. Well spaced sites that are free and serve their purpose perfectly. What more can you ask for? Check my photos and videos and see for yourself! Highly recommended!