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    Glacier Mist RV Park accommodates pets at their tent, RV, and cabin sites near Cut Bank, Montana. Located just east of Glacier National Park, this campground serves as an ideal base for park exploration with dogs. Lake Shel-oole Campground in Shelby, approximately 30 miles from Cut Bank, also welcomes pets with electrical hookups at $25 per night. The restrooms are rustic but include hot showers. Many campers appreciate that the facilities are cleaned daily and that local sheriff deputies regularly patrol the grounds. Both campgrounds provide basic pet-friendly amenities with picnic tables and trash disposal. Lake Frances City Park Campground in Valier, about 35 miles south of Cut Bank, offers another pet-friendly option with showers and electric hookups for both tent and RV campers.

    Trails West RV Park in Shelby permits pets and provides full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections. The park features large pull-through sites suitable for big rigs traveling with dogs. Shelby RV Park & Resort offers pet-friendly cabin accommodations in addition to RV and tent sites. Lewis & Clark RV Park prohibits wood fires but allows pets and provides clean shower facilities with excellent water pressure. For campers heading to Glacier National Park, Two Medicine Campground allows pets in designated areas. Park rules typically require pets to remain leashed at all times, not be left unattended, and be kept away from wildlife. Winter camping options are limited as most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through September due to harsh Montana winters.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Cut Bank (19)

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      1. Glacier Mist RV Park

      5.0(2)1mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The park is situated on the east side of Glacier National Park - the perfect launch site for a visit to the Park and yeah incredible scenery."

      from $35 - $40 / night

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      2. Lake Shel-oole Campground

      4.2(13)23mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents

      "Lake Shel-oole Campground is a hidden gem in Shelby, Montana! This campground offers a plenty to do."

      "Mary entrance to Glacier National Park--great when you are (like us) headed east after a long day in the park--this municipal campground exceeded expectations. "

      from $25 / night

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      3. Lewis & Clark RV Park

      4.3(8)23mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Yard games available and large area to walk the dogs. Definitely stop here if I travel west again."

      "Lots of prairie dogs and bunnies to entertain our four legged camper."

      from $32 - $36 / night

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      4. Lake Frances City Park Campground

      4.0(3)23mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents

      "Close to town but also get the camping experience. Great fishing and plenty of room for everyone. Great hosts"

      "The lake has lots of open shoreline. There is tons of local traffic. A lot of the same vehicles that just drive through 10-20 times a day. It's a bit annoying."

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      5. Two Medicine Campground — Glacier National Park

      4.8(36)48mi from Cut Bank105 sitesRVs, Tents

      "From the different campsites to the sun setting over the lake, to the people I met. I've never seen so many camp cats on leashes. I think I counted 7 cats out with their owners enjoying nature."

      "I bring my waders and float tube and love to fish in the lake. The campground is at the base of a mountain where bear sightings are not uncommon!"

      from $90 / night

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      6. Shelby RV Park & Resort

      4.0(1)23mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      7. Trails West RV Park

      3.0(1)22mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents
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      8. Williamson Memorial City Park

      4.0(2)25mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents

      "With high wind warnings forecasted we looked for somewhere to tuck in for the night out of the wind. This spot worked out perfect. It is a no frills city park that isn’t in the city."

      from $10 / night

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      9. Sleeping Wolf Campground

      3.4(7)32mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents

      "The RV park has 10 water/power sites all in a row and very close to each other. This is not a park you would hang out in all day."

      "Turned out to be a great spot for $10 for dry camping especially considering there isn't much for boondocking nearby. The staff in the office were great. I didn't go in the bathrooms."

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      10. Red Eagle Campground

      4.4(7)44mi from Cut BankRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "This campground is right outside the Two Medicine entrance to Glacier National Park, just as you turn off of Highway 49 onto Two Medicine Rd."

      "Yes the road there is bumpy but our camper did just fine just drive slow. Very quick drive to the park!"

      from $25 - $45 / night

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    • S
      Jun. 17, 2016

      Cut Bank Campground — Glacier National Park

      Off the beaten path

      If you need a nice quiet car-campery campground at Glacier NP that is secluded, you can't go wrong with Cut Bank. It's a short drive away from the popular Going-to-the-Sun-Road allowing escape from busy roads and fellow tourists. The Cut Bank Creek drainage is also a fantastic place to embark on some great hiking and it provides some of the best of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front scenery and wildlife viewing. Grizzly bears are dense in this drainage and seeing a track on the trail in the morning gives you that feeling of true wildness we all yearn for. Don't overlook this often overlooked gem in Glacier NP.

    • Lindsay B.
      Jun. 10, 2015

      Cut Bank Campground — Glacier National Park

      Best entrance to Glacier National Park

      This is a dirt entrance to Glacier National Park. The campground is small (14 sites) and only provide a vault toilet. Here is the Glacier that is a little bit wild, a little bit remote and everything I ever wanted from the Park. After years of the Going-to-the-Sun I finally found the Cut Bank entrance and it's perfect to me. Not for RVs.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 19, 2025

      Cut Bank Campground — Glacier National Park

      Beautiful, but crowded

      Leaving going to the sun road headed east we camped at Cut Bank campground for two nights. Heading back into the campsite it seemed secluded until we got back there to see that half of the sites were taken and they were pretty close to one another. The campground is also at a trail head where many people go. The next morning we found ourselves waking up to people talking loudly and showing up to hike or take wedding photos. The view of the mountains were amazing.

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 21, 2025

      SweetPine Campground

      New, 15 Mins from St Mary Entrance

      The hosts just built this recently. 10 generously sized spots along cut bank creek, very convenient to the East Glacier activities.

      I was able to email Sierra and she was quick to respond. Currently they seem to have plenty of availability. The sites are large with tables and a fire ring. No hookups, but they do have a porta potty on site. The hosts are nearby and truly want to be sure you have a great experience.

      This is a perfect safe spot if you aren’t able to secure something inside the park, and are more focused on spending your days being active.

      That being said, the grassy site with the sound of the creek in the background would also be a lovely spot to settle in and relax as well.

      Her husband Jimmy is an outfitter and we ended up going out for a fishing excursion with them a few days later.

      Highly recommend this spot! Just be careful if you don’t follow coordinates and google “sweet pine campground” as google still has an active listing for a defunct rv park by the same name just about a mile away.

    • April C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 13, 2022

      Two Medicine Campground — Glacier National Park

      My favorite campground

      First come first serve. This was my favorite campground. From the different campsites to the sun setting over the lake, to the people I met. I've never seen so many camp cats on leashes. I think I counted 7 cats out with their owners enjoying nature. Plenty of restrooms, and lots of different loops to choose from. 

      At the time of my visit, there was heavy black bear activity. No soft side camping aloud. You had to stay within reach of your food to be able to quickly grab it and retreat into your vehicle if the black bear was in camp. There was a dead moose on the other side of the lake, so the hiking trail was closed. We did see the bear along the trees, but it didn't come into camp that night.

    • @57overlander C.
      Apr. 23, 2025

      Lake Shel-oole Campground

      Lake, Trails and so much more

      Lake Shel-oole Campground is a hidden gem in Shelby, Montana! This campground offers a plenty to do. There are baseball diamonds, a nice little dog run with a couple of obstacles, a fishing dock (although when we were here the lake water was pretty low) and biking trails. If you follow the bike trail it will take you to a paved exercise trail. The facilities are well-maintained, the showers are nice and hot, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Whether you're traveling in an RV or setting up a tent, the spacious sites provide comfort and convenience. It's an ideal spot.

    • Kyle F.
      Jun. 22, 2023

      Glacier Grizzly Resort- RV, Tent Site & TIPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

      Beautiful view of the Glacier National Park Rocky Mountains

      Yes it’s a new campground but it’s very close to all of the East Glacier attractions and it’s surrounded by Montana’s natural beauty. I stayed for 5 days and had an amazing time. I even got a chance to talk to the owner and he was extremely helpful. Also, he informed me on the rich history behind the land.  This place has a lot of history behind it. I feel like I can now say I have a great understanding of Blackfoot and Glacier Park history staying here.  I officially have checked off something that’s been on my bucket list for the longest time! Thank you guys!

    • zack B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 5, 2024

      Highway 89 East Glacier Dispersed

      Overlooking st. Mary lake and east glacier.

      Absolutly beautiful view of st. Mary lake and glacier park east. Another lake in the background im not sure of right now. Just a dirt road off the highway that nobody comes to and is good to park an rv for the night and let the dogs run around. Anti people camping!!

    Guide to Cut Bank

    Glacier Mist RV Park accommodates pets with cabin, RV, and tent camping options near Cut Bank, Montana. Pet owners can reserve sites at multiple campgrounds in the area including Lewis & Clark RV Park, Shelby RV Park & Resort, and Lake Shel-oole Campground. Most properties maintain standard leash requirements and waste disposal policies. Several campgrounds like Trails West RV Park and Lake Frances City Park feature spacious sites with drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic tables where dogs can rest alongside their owners. Large pull-through sites at Lewis & Clark RV Park provide ample room for RVs with pets, while the campground maintains exceptionally clean facilities. The bathrooms and hot showers receive consistent praise from campers traveling with animals.

    The network of pet-friendly campgrounds near Cut Bank serves as convenient overnight stops for travelers with dogs heading to or from Canada and Glacier National Park. Two Medicine Campground in Glacier National Park permits leashed pets in designated camping areas but restricts dogs on most hiking trails. Lake Shel-oole Campground includes a dog run with obstacles for exercising pets after long travel days. Campers note the campground is well-patrolled by local law enforcement, creating a secure environment for pets and their owners. Red Eagle Campground offers tent and glamping options for dog owners exploring the eastern side of Glacier National Park. Summer temperatures in this region can fluctuate dramatically, requiring careful monitoring of pets for heat stress during daytime and adequate warmth during cool mountain nights.

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