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Divide Bridge Campground offers reliable pet-friendly camping along the Big Hole River with camping fees of $10 per night. Pets are welcome throughout the campground's riverfront and upper loop sites, each featuring level gravel parking pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground maintains clean vault toilets and provides drinking water, creating a comfortable environment for both campers and their animals. Camping options include tent sites and RV spaces with big-rig access, though no hookups are available. The campground has friendly hosts who make regular rounds throughout the day, providing security for campers who leave their equipment during outings with their pets.
Nearby, Maiden Rock Dispersed camping provides free pet-friendly sites with unexpectedly high-quality amenities for no-cost camping. Each designated site includes picnic tables, fire rings and bear boxes, making extended stays with pets convenient and safe. The area permits stays up to 16 days and features access to the Big Hole River for dogs that enjoy swimming. A vault toilet is located just outside the main camping area. While the sites lack shade and running water, the exceptional mountain views and river access create an ideal setting for outdoor recreation with pets. Sites are spaced nicely to provide adequate separation between camping parties with animals, though the campground can be reached without cell service, requiring advance trip planning for pet owners needing veterinary information.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Divide (92)
1. Maiden Rock Dispersed
"The mountain views all all around you are gorgeous. Some other folks camping here went trout fishing - so that's an option. Only downside is that my dogs had some trouble walking on the gravel."
"Blm camping on the big hole river, montana, free up to 16 days. About 15 spots. Boat ramp, fishing hiking fire pits, no wood available."
2. Divide Bridge Campground
"The BLM's Divide Bridge Campground is a nice campground located on the Big Hole River just off of state highway 43. The campground is a short distance past the pleasant day use area and boat launch."
"After a few days of roughing it, pulling into Divide Bridge felt like checking into the Ritz."
from $10 / night
Check Availability3. Sportsman Lodge, Cabins & RV Park
"This is a great spot in a tiny town south of Butte Montana. They have a couple cabins, several motel rooms and about 10 full hookup, all grass, RV spots. Also a large area for car/tent camping."
"Quite hazy with smoke from forest fires when we were here but I can tell it is beautiful, nestled in between Montana mountain ranges. Easy walk to the river for fly fishing access."
from $29 - $48 / night
Check Availability4. Homestake Pass Dispersed
"Its pretty heavy traffic at all times (day and night) since its located pretty close to the entrance of the 17mile NF road loop, and off-roaders will zip by."
"The spot was close to the highway - lots of potential spots - some “locals” who seem to live out there and run generators 24/7 - we had no problem and got a good night sleep to carry on our journey."
5. Fairmont RV Resort
"Nice location for an overnight rest spot. We had a tent site, close to the road, but traffic wasn’t bad after dark. Site was grassy. No fires allowed for obvious reasons."
"Sites are close to each other. There were no picnic tables and wood fires are not allowed so no fire rings."
6. Butte KOA Journey
"I didn't really walk around the campground, but it seemed like a smaller KOA. It is easy to find right off the interstate. I thought perhaps the highway noise would be an issue, but it was not. "
"The Campground is located just south of downtown and within walking distance of many of the attractions in this lovely historic city."
from $65 - $120 / night
Check Availability7. Beaverdam Campground and Picnic Area
from $15 / night
Check Availability8. Humbug Spires Wilderness Study Area
"The sprinter all wheel drive negotiated the trail easily from the trailhead up. We found an open meadow of sagebrush. Beautiful sunrise. One bar AT&T signal."
9. Salmon Fly
"The fishing access site is with in walking distance to the small town of Melrose. The site has one vault toilet. No water or trash service is available."
10. Brownes Bridge Fishing Access Site
"Some highway noise but not too bad."
"Brownes Island Fishing Access Site is located 6 miles south of Melrose on the Big Hole River. This nice little Fishing Access/Campground has five campsite sitting under large cottonwood trees."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Helena, MT
- 1 hr 28 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 46 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 27 min from Great Falls, MT
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Divide, MT
473 Reviews of 92 Divide Campgrounds
Hillary F.
GuideFlint Creek Campground
Small sites, Hwy noise, but the creek is close !
Pets are allowed on leash. Be bear aware . Has 2 vault toilets and fresh water. Easy access to hey 1 .
Thomas C.
TravelerToll Mountain Campground
Pretty Neat
Wow this was a very unique camping experience up in the boulders. Had a lot of fun walking my dogs and cat up in there. (Yes my cat goes camping too). There was no water pumps on the campground, however there is a nice little creek running through that one could get water. Also there were vault toilets and the one we used was closer to the entrance of the campground. It was clean, however the door didn't lock. Really wish we didn't go on a holiday weekend as it sounded like a dirt bike ho-down and wasn't very relaxing. We will try again during the week or a non holiday weekend. The stars were gorgeous, and the bird watching was phenomenal. At least when there weren't dirt bikes.
Skylar M.
RangerGrasshopper Campground
Lovely!!
My family and I had such a blast here. We stayed at a different campground the last time we visited Montana and it wasn’t a very good place, so we definitely did more research beforehand and found that this place was a real gem and it truly was. The lake nearby was incredible. We spent a lot of our time here. We also found some amazing hikes that were less than 30miles away from the campground and they were incredible. Hiking in Montana is amazing and hands down worth it. I’m from Washington where hiking is perfect, but Montana gives it a run for its money. Worth the drive! The campground was clean and well kept. Decent size spaces which was nice. Lots of shade which was awesome!
- Jesse L.Traveler
Piney Campground And Boat Launch
5 Stars, 5G, and a Yellow Lab Named Bo
Reserved through Recreation.gov — easy process, well worth it. Easy to find, just know your loop — A or B matters. Sites are flat, paved, well spaced, and the outhouses were shockingly clean. Water pump nearby. Full 5G. Basically glamping at this point. Georgetown Lake is right there. Mountain views everywhere you look. One of the prettiest campgrounds in Montana, full stop. Fire rings are solid. Spacing is generous enough that I barely registered my neighbors — something about a toddler being enthusiastically towed around camp by Bo, a yellow lab operating completely outside the chain of command. Barely noticed. Bring sunscreen. The wind is relentless and you won't feel yourself turning into a strip of beef jerky until it's too late. Think twice before deploying your awning unless you've always wanted to track its flight path toward North Dakota. The campground hosts a thriving colony of what appear to be prairie dogs. They chirp. Constantly. You get used to it. Probably. Mosquitoes are rumored to exist here at sunset. The wind refused to let us confirm this. Bring repellant anyway — the wind takes days off occasionally. Exceptional spot. Would return without hesitation.
TopherGuideFour Corners Eastern Camp
BLM Dispersed 16 Day Limit
It was easy in and easy out with a little bit of wash boarding to get there, but nothing too serious. This is labeled as The Trailer Park on Google maps. This place is great for dirt bikes and off highway vehicles. It’s rideable with a mountain bike and there are some good trails but it’s ideal for e-bikes and dirt bikes. It is noisy in that regard but no big deal. Lots of places to camp here. It’s OK when it rains as the ground is rocky and Sandy. This is close proximity to the Ringing Rocks and to Homestake Lake, which is a great place to take a swim or paddleboard. It’s about 25 minutes to Butte Montana. There are no toilets close by and there is no trash collection so you’ll have to pack in and pack out. You can stay here for 16 days. It’s got great views of the mountains. There are quite a bit of flies and the locusts buzz all day, which may bother some people.
- RRobert R.Guide
Lodgepole Campground
Quiet Campground, Watch the Roads in Places
This was a bit tight pulling our 35 ft fifth wheel, but just be careful with a couple of the turns. The campground roads need some work in spots - there were several potholes as deep as 6-8 inches - enough to jar your teeth out If you're not watching for them.
Sites are very nicely spaced with lots of sunlight and dappled shade. Everyone was pretty quiet and well mannered. I was a bit surprised by how empty this campground was during the week, despite it being summer. Mon-Fri I would say it wasn't more than 30-50% full. It did fill up on the weekends.
Stayed here two weeks in July. You're at 6000ish feet, so the weather is delightful in the summer. Some nice hiking is within walking distance, and Echo Lake is a decent workout from the campground.
There are several pressurized water spigots spaced around the campground, but oddly, they don't have a standard garden hose fitting. I have a 55 gallon bladder I fill and then I use a pump to fill my rig from the bladder. This saves me from having to move the rig to get water. The camp hosts site did have a standard hose fitting and he had no problem letting me fill the bladder several times during my stay.
There is a day use area (Red Bridge) across the street on Georgetown Lake, but there's not much there. Only a couple picnic tables and a boat ramp. No shade. No place to let the dogs swim and play fetch. I recommend going east back up Montana Route 1 a mile or so to the Grassy Point boat launch. Large parking lot with plenty of doggie access to the water for playing and fetching.
All in all, a nice place to spend a couple weeks.
- Dexter I.Legend
Divide Bridge Campground
Nice BLM campground on Bigh Hole River
The BLM's Divide Bridge Campground is a nice campground located on the Big Hole River just off of state highway 43. The campground is a short distance past the pleasant day use area and boat launch. Just before the campground is the Sawmill Gulch Trail Head. The campground has two loops. The upper loop sites are more in the open and have shelters over the picnic tables. The lower loop has campsites along the river. No shelters over the picnic tables in the lower loop, the sites along the river are the best and offer the most shade. All sites have level gravel parking pads and have picnic tables and fire-rings. The two pit toilets sit between the two camping loops, the site also has water, but no trash service.
Lori R.GuideFairmont RV Resort
Nice location
Nice location for an overnight rest spot. We had a tent site, close to the road, but traffic wasn’t bad after dark. Site was grassy. No fires allowed for obvious reasons. We were the only tent guests. Most people looked like they were long term RV’rs. IMMACULATE bathrooms and showers with hot water and pressure ! There’s a hot springs nearby, a water slide, golf course and resort hotel/casino. Easy access to I-15. Only drawback I could see was that there was dog poop everywhere. Bags were provided, but apparently people don’t use them :(
Guide to Divide
Camping around Divide, Montana occurs at elevations between 5,500-6,000 feet with temperatures that can drop significantly after sunset even in summer months. Campers should prepare for temperature fluctuations of 30-40 degrees between day and night. The Big Hole River watershed provides numerous opportunities for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts with accessible camping options throughout the surrounding mountains.
What to do
Fishing at Brownes Bridge: Located 6 miles south of Melrose on the Big Hole River, this Brownes Bridge Fishing Access Site features a dirt boat ramp just downstream from the bridge. "Right on the river with big trees and a view of the Browne Bridge," notes Jessica E., making it ideal for anglers seeking direct water access.
Hiking at Homestake Pass: The area surrounding Homestake Pass Dispersed offers numerous trails for day hikes. "Found several good running/biking trails. The boulders are quite amazing!" reports TheFoxphire F. The site serves as an excellent base camp for exploring the Continental Divide Trail sections that pass nearby.
Hot springs access: Located within walking distance of the Fairmont RV Resort, campers can visit the Fairmont Hot Springs complex. "The proximity to the Hot Springs is nice," mentions HoeyNoey G., while another camper notes it's "a short walk to the hot springs resort" with indoor/outdoor pools available for day use.
What campers like
Mountain views: Campsites throughout the area offer exceptional mountain vistas. "Diverse Landscape & Clean. This spot was so friggin beautiful! Surrounded by mountains, each with a different look to them every direction you look," writes Ashleigh Z. about Maiden Rock Dispersed.
Quiet campsites: Despite proximity to highways in some locations, many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. At Brownes Island, Dexter I. reports "the campground was still fairly quiet thanks to all the large cottonwood trees" even with its location near the interstate and railroad.
Clean facilities: Many campsites maintain high standards of cleanliness. At Butte KOA, one reviewer noted, "Bathrooms were exceptionally large. Clean with great water pressure in the showers," while another mentioned the recent improvements: "Under the new management there is quite an improvement. The bathrooms are new and spacious and very clean."
What you should know
Limited cell service: Connectivity can be spotty throughout the region. At Homestake Pass Dispersed, Don M. reports "No AT&T service," while others mention variable coverage depending on carrier and specific location.
Wildlife awareness: Bears are active in the area, requiring proper food storage. One camper at Maiden Rock reported, "A Bear might still be active in the area. It tried to get into our camper... Apparently his name is Boo-boo, and he was orphaned as a cub and fed by miners making him not so human afraid. Carry bear spray and you're probably fine!"
Water considerations: Water access varies significantly between sites. TheFoxphire F. warns: "Bring drinking water! I do not recommend getting water from Butte other than from 'Ultimate Big Spring Water' which cost $15 for 5gal with a jug. Apparently Butte has occasional toxic leakage into the mains from the Toxic Pits."
Tips for camping with families
Accessible swimming: Families looking for water activities will find options at Sportsman Lodge, Cabins & RV Park. "Easy walk to the river for fly fishing access," notes Mari H., providing opportunities for families to explore the water together.
Playground options: Some established campgrounds feature child-friendly amenities. Christina F. mentions at Butte KOA: "We did partake of the pool, which my toddler thought was fantastic and there was a small older playground next to the pool."
Weather preparedness: Temperature fluctuations can be challenging with children. One camper advised: "We had great cell service with Verizon as this campground is pretty much smack dab in the middle of Butte," useful for checking weather forecasts to prepare kids for changing conditions.
Tips for RVers
Level parking: Many of the dog friendly campgrounds near Divide provide suitable RV parking options. At Divide Bridge Campground, Dexter I. notes "All sites have level gravel parking pads," making setup easier for RVs of various sizes.
Road conditions: Access roads to dispersed sites can present challenges. Marc M. reports Homestake Pass is "just a few minutes from the freeway on a relatively good dirt road" with spaces that "can accommodate a number of RV's," though those with larger rigs should verify conditions before arrival.
Hookup limitations: Most campgrounds near Divide have limited or no hookups. A camper at Sportsman Lodge notes: "Quality hookups at each site, and each site has its own trash can," offering one of the few full-hookup options in the area for RVers seeking amenities.
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