Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Essex, MT
West Glacier KOA Resort's designated pet areas accommodate dogs and cats with electric, water, and sewer hookups across 227 campsites. Pets are allowed at all the established campgrounds near Essex, including Two Medicine Campground, Glacier Campground, and Apgar Campground in Glacier National Park. Sites vary from basic tent camping to full-hookup RV spots with 30-amp service. Most campgrounds maintain standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed at all times and waste properly disposed of. Glacier Campground includes cabins that accept pets, with picnic tables and fire rings available at most sites. Trains create just a low rumble with no whistles at Devil Creek Campground, keeping pets calm during overnight stays. Middle Fork Flathead River offers free dispersed camping with pets allowed but no designated pet amenities.
Devil Creek Campground provides 13 sites with bear boxes and new tables, making it ideal for camping with pets in bear country. Sites near Hungry Horse Reservoir offer lake access trails where dogs can cool off during summer months. Murray Bay Campground features waterside sites with paths directly to the bay, though the 20-mile rough dirt road access requires careful driving with pets. The campground is extremely secluded from the crowds at Glacier, providing a quieter experience for noise-sensitive dogs. Lakeview Campground's small sites include trails to water access, with site 2 and site 5 offering the best lake approach for pets. Most campgrounds provide fire pits and picnic tables, while sites near the water had paths right down to the bay for dogs to swim. No cellular service is available at most remote campgrounds, so emergency veterinary information should be obtained before arrival.
