Gardiner, MT is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Gardiner is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Gardiner, MT. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
$25 / night
We stayed in site 51 and it was level and has good view looking into Montana.
Strange to see so many dead elk carcasses all around but it’s Montana so not surprised.
$10 - $25 / night
$26 - $35 / night
I spent 4 nights here just me and my dog before school starts.
Sites 7, 8 and 9 looked good--- but some back right up to route # 191 with whizzing cars and noise--- not a place to let a dog run loose.
$20 / night
$35 - $120 / night
We were told to keep an eye out for bears because we have small dogs but haven’t seen any yet.
My dog loved the back acres to run and do her business too!
$10 / night
Canyon is a good jumping off point for the north end of Yellowstone National Park, located 16 miles from the north entrance town of Gardiner.
We were in the deluxe forest back in site and having the dog trail and forest right behind our site was perfect for us.
LegendTom Miner Campground is tucked away 12 mile west of U.S. 89 and only 17 miles from Gardiner and the entrance to Yellowstone NP. This nice campground is set in a mature fir tree forest which provides plenty of shade. The sites 16 campsite are nicely spread apart and each features a picnic table, metal fire ring and bear lockers. Water is available from a hand pump and vault toilets are available. This is a Trash-in/Trash-out camp gound.A small creek runs along the edge of the campground. Tom Miner sits at the edge of the Gallatin Petrified Forest and has a nature trail that take you to some cliffs with petrified wood embedded in the rock. Scavengers have taken most of the petrified wood along the trail but still some nice specimens can be seen. A permit is required if you wish to search the forest for your own petrified wood. The road to the campground is very well maintained most of the way, the last few miles are narrow and a little bumpier. Right before the campground the road forks at a forest service information sign, turn right for the campground, turning left will take you to an area of disperse camping.
GuideGreat little KOA. Awesome views of the Absaroka range. Book early. Tent sites were great. Nice dog park, small though.
ScoutWe have our own Internet and didn't check the site for the Internet. Has a small dog park and showers
GuideThis camp ground had about three established campsites I believe, and they were all pretty private from one another. A creek runs through camp and it's heavily forested. Even during the busiest seasons this free campground is vacant but there is good reason for this.
The drive up was rough, take your vehicle at your own risk. If it's not AWD or 4WD you likely will not make it and trust me, you don't want to get stuck on the narrow road on the edge of a cliff. There's also a couple grave yards about a mile from the camp site which is pretty ominous.
There was a grouse preforming it's drumbing mating performance in the camp at all hours of the day and off and on through the night that got pretty annoying, but I doubt you'll have the same experience.
It is about 7 miles from Gardiner and there was some distressed screaming coming from the woods that cause me to decide to pack up camp and leave, so be weary. I'm certain it wasn't an animal (I'm a wildlife ecology student and am very familiar with animal calls in the area) but I have no idea what had went on.
Other than that, this camp site was pretty and probably the only quiet option near Yellowstone.
TravelerVery 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.
GuideNice 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.
GuideNot 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.
LegendBooked 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.
Guide-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)
If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Gardiner, Montana, you're in luck. Several campgrounds in the area welcome furry companions, making it easy to enjoy the great outdoors together.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Gardiner, MT is Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park with a 4.4-star rating from 54 reviews.
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