Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Custer Gallatin National Forest

Are you in need of a campground near Custer Gallatin National Forest, MT? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Custer Gallatin National Forest campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Custer Gallatin National Forest, MT. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Custer Gallatin National Forest (150)

    1. Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    45 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    16 miles

    "Great spot for travelers or people who didn't book a site in or close to Yosemite."

    "It was last minute I read about this spot on Dyrt and was pretty relieved to find something with great reviews and relatively close to home in Bozeman."

    2. Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    55 Reviews
    Gardiner, WY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 344-2107

    $25 / night

    "Access to so many great wonders this park has to offer. Also on a don’t miss drive into Montana for one of the most beautiful mountain drives ever."

    "Beautiful campground near Mammoth Hot Springs and the surrounding village."

    3. Red Cliff Campground

    24 Reviews
    Big Sky, MT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-1012

    $26 - $35 / night

    "We have a small camper and scored one of the spots near the south end, which is also close to the Elkhorn Creek Trailhead."

    "Easy access to big sky Montana and a hour ish drive to west Yellowstone. Sites are easy to access with smaller rv. But have bigger sites for larger rigs. No t mobile or att service."

    4. Canyon Campground

    14 Reviews
    Custer Gallatin National Forest, MT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 848-7375

    $10 / night

    "The proximity to Yellowstone, the price, and the charm of this place made me love it, but I think there are a few things that would annoy people."

    "This place is right outside the northern entrance to Yellowstone."

    5. Carbella Rec Site Camping

    13 Reviews
    Emigrant, MT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 533-7600

    $15 / night

    "Camp site was 20 feet away from the Beautiful Yellowstone River. The river was moving at a very good clip, as was the wind! Clean vault toilet, didn't see any water hook ups or pumps."

    "Campground is a short drive to Yellowstone National Park.  Their is a walk-in tent only area as well.  Cost is currently FREE! with a 14 day stay limit. "

    6. Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    7 Reviews
    Big Sky, MT
    11 miles

    "You cannot hear traffic from the highway which is about 1/3 miles away.

    There are wooden horse fences and corrals which are for public use."

    "About 40 minutes to west Yellowstone entrance"

    7. Yellowstone RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 848-7496

    $133 / night

    "My dog loved the back acres to run and do her business too!"

    "This was close to the North entrance. Great town to drive through and places to eat and get gas."

    8. Rainbow Point Campground

    40 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-1012

    $26 - $35 / night

    "I spent 4 nights here just me and my dog before school starts. It rained each day which worked hugely to our benefit as there were almost no mosquitoes!! The campground is huge, with 4 loops."

    "Behind the parking is the picnic table in great shape, a metal fire ring with grate and a bear box. The water isn't far away and there is also a pit bathroom near."

    9. Dailey Lake

    7 Reviews
    Emigrant, MT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    "Unique area of Paradise Valley that doesn’t have any trees near the lake or campsites. Wide open but very pretty 360 degree views."

    "Nice spots around the lake. A bit windy. The fee was 18, which means $20 unless you have change."

    10. Custer-Gallatin National Forest Dispersed Camping

    12 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 587-6701

    "-free -pet friendly -dispersed campsites -no water, toilets, amenities of any sort -just a fire ring at each site -some good trails -great phone service (Verizon)"

    "The view up the road is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS... you can see Mammoth Hot Springs in the distance! The road is pretty well maintained and windy."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Custer Gallatin National Forest

1548 Reviews of 150 Custer Gallatin National Forest Campgrounds


  • Mai K.
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Langohr Campground

    Cute Little Campground with Just the Right Amenities

    About 20 minutes south of Bozeman, MT on scenic Hyalite Canyon Road sits Langohr Campground. There are 19 spacious single sites and the 20th site is a group picnic site for day use. Langohr Campground runs along Hyalite Creek and is tucked inside Custer Gallatin National Forest in a small open meadow with Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine, and Englemann Spruce. 

    I was fortunate to find a campsite as a walk-in even after arriving mid-afternoon at the beginning of June 2019 because it was too late to reserve online. Each site does have a picnic table and fire ring, and electrical sites are available. Some are drive-in or back into sites, and a few are literally next to Hyalite Creek which is an added bonus. A heavy snowfall occurred a week before and remnants of it were scattered along the campground. Good thing I brought a snow scraper to clear the picnic table of snow. The fee is $20.00 per campsite for two vehicles and $8.00 for any additional vehicles. The group picnic site is $45.00 for day use. I paid cash for the site, but I believe you may also pay by credit card.

    Many of the campers were settling in and had parked RVs and pop-ups. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash as wildlife such as bears, deers, moose, and elk frequent the area. Bear lockers should be used for food storage or properly stored in vehicles. There are huge bear safe trash and recycling containers near the entrance for campers to use. The bathroom is clean, free of odor and bugs, and it is a vault toilet. There are no showers, dump station, or camp store, but you are close to Bozeman.  The camp host was settled on site 11 and sells firewood for $6.00. You can take a walk along the Hyalite Creek or drive 3.5 miles south down to Hyalite Reservoir for other activities such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, hiking, and boating. The night sky was pretty spectacular especially with the trees around on a clear day.

  • 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

  • Justin S.
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday

    Great location for the parks.

    Great little KOA. Awesome views of the Absaroka range. Book early. Tent sites were great. Nice dog park, small though.

  • MaryAnn  B.
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Bear Canyon Campground

    Steep steep

    Not the best experience. The entrance is quite tricky and very steep. We missed the entrance and had to find a place to unhook and turn around. (We’re in a 36’ RV pulling a Jeep) The hookup spaces are so close together you can touch your neighbor, so we missed the beautiful views the partial hook up guys were able to enjoy. It’s a little run down and quite pricy. The dog “park” isn’t fenced, so if your hoping to let your dogs stretch there legs, this isn’t the place for you. We will find another stop next time we come through.

  • C
    Jul. 22, 2022

    Bozeman Hot Springs Campground & RV

    Good place to stay, nice hot springs

    Nice dog park across the street, sites are a little tight but its perfect for a couple night stay. Awesome that its only 35 miles to Big Sky and its a gorgeous drive. Our sire only had electric/water but i know there are some with full hookups. Picnic tables and fire rings and sites are gravel.

  • deb K.
    May. 31, 2022

    Redrock RV Park

    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


Guide to Custer Gallatin National Forest

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Custer Gallatin National Forest

Pet-friendly campgrounds include

  • Red Cliff Campground features spacious sites along the river, ideal for relaxing with your pet while enjoying the sounds of nature.
  • At Moose Creek Flat Campground, you can find ample space for your dog to roam and explore the nearby Gallatin River.
  • Eagle Creek Campground provides a peaceful setting with a creek running through it, making it a great place for pets to enjoy the outdoors.

Tips for camping with dogs near Custer Gallatin National Forest

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Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Custer Gallatin National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Custer Gallatin National Forest is Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone with a 4.5-star rating from 45 reviews.

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