The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Gardiner, MT

1,588 Reviews

Travertine Road Dispersed camping area offers multiple free pet-friendly camping sites near Yellowstone National Park's north entrance. Located just outside Gardiner, these dispersed sites accommodate tents with no restrictions on pets, making them popular for budget travelers camping with dogs. Sites along this road feature fire rings but no additional amenities—no drinking water, toilets, or trash service. The area provides surprisingly good cell signal coverage and beautiful valley views from the hillside locations. Campers report occasional gunshots in the vicinity, and while the gravel road can be bumpy, most standard vehicles manage without difficulty.

Little Trail Creek Road provides several additional dispersed camping options for pet owners approximately 15 minutes from Gardiner. The road requires navigating some washboard sections but remains accessible without four-wheel drive for most passenger vehicles. Sites lack shade coverage, so pet owners should bring protection from sun exposure for dogs during summer months. Bear activity exists in the area, making proper food storage essential when camping with pets. The sites feature established fire rings and flat areas suitable for tent camping, though reviews indicate RVs and campers may find access challenging due to the rocky terrain and narrow mountain road. This remains bear country, so campers should carry bear spray and secure food properly to protect both themselves and their pets.

Map showing campgrounds near Gardiner, MontanaExplore the Map

Detours Nearby

LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BYToyota Trucks
Sportsman’s Retreat

Sportsman’s Retreat

2 min away

Yellowstone Hot Springs Resort

Yellowstone Hot Springs Resort

4 min away

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Gardiner Contest

Enter to Win

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Gardiner, Montana (139)

    1. Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park

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

    $25 / night

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

    "We saw everything from elk to bears and with such close proximity to mammoth there is so much to do.

    Gardiner is so close if you need a dump station or a laundry solution."

    2. Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    44 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    2 miles

    "The sites are straight up from Gardiner on your usual rocky, washboard road. There were quite a few spots and it wasn’t busy at all (arrived at 5:30pm on a holiday weekend)."

    "The location relative to Gardiner and the Gardiner entrance to Yellowstone was great! It enabled my group to get up and get to the park early."

    3. Custer-Gallatin National Forest Dispersed Camping

    12 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    4 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."

    4. Yellowstone RV Park

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

    $133 / night

    "Only good things to say about this location."

    "Right on the Yellowstone River in Gardiner. Good location with a great view. We were in site 7. Full hook ups and cable TV. We would stay there again."

    5. Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    15 Reviews
    Gardiner, WY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 344-2107

    $20 / night

    "It's a bit more like a National Forest CG because it's somewhat off the beaten path and quiet. It is certainly more crowded these days than it used to be, back then it rarely filled.  "

    "In larger campgrounds like Norris in Yellowstone, this means getting there around 6 or 7 am and hopefully getting lucky."

    6. Sun Outdoors Yellowstone North

    8 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 848-7251

    $122 / night

    "Within walking distance of everything in town and the entrance to Yellowstone."

    "This campground is very close to the entrance of Yellowstone. It looks like the owners do a good job of maintaining the facility. some of the camp spots are a little tight."

    7. Canyon Campground

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

    $10 / night

    "Canyon campground located in a canyon just across the highway from the Yellowstone River is a pleasant campground with plenty of boulders for kids and adults to climb."

    "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."

    8. Carbella Rec Site Camping

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

    $15 / night

    "It was free but has now gone to a fee system of $15 a night. 18 miles north of the YNP entrance at Gardiner. We were the camp hosts in 2024 and again now in 2025."

    "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."

    9. Little Trail Creek Road - Dispersed Site

    7 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (406) 848-7375

    "Quiet, secluded dispersed sites about 15 minutes outside of Gardiner. No trees so it gets pretty hot without shade."

    "Perfect pull outs off Travertine up Trail Creek/FS 1701 just 7-10 minutes out of Gardine. We ended up at the very end of the road where it loops back on itself in our truck camper."

    10. Eagle Creek Campground

    5 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 848-7375

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Eagle Creek campground is a nice small 16 site campground a few miles above Gardiner Montana and only a few minutes from the Yellowstone entrance. "

    "Most sites are out in the open and close to other sites.  Creek ran within a few feet of our site, and we were screened by aspen trees.  Great views! "

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 139 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Gardiner Contest

Enter to Win

Recent Dog-Friendly Camping Photos near Gardiner, MT

77 Photos of 139 Gardiner Campgrounds

Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Gardiner, MT

1588 Reviews of 139 Gardiner Campgrounds

  • Sharon H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2025

    Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    Stunning Views

    One of the most beautiful places I’ve stayed! The sites are straight up from Gardiner on your usual rocky, washboard road. There were quite a few spots and it wasn’t busy at all (arrived at 5:30pm on a holiday weekend). No amenities (ie fire pit) but you really can’t beat those views!

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Tom Miner Campground

    Off the beaten path campground near Yellowstone

    Tom 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.

  • Marilyn K.
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Timber Camp Campground

    Secluded, ominously so

    This 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

Guide to Gardiner

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.

Pet owners like spacious sites with amenities

Dog owners appreciate the proximity to outdoor adventures

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Gardiner

  • At Travertine Road Dispersed, you can enjoy boondocking with your pet while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
  • Canyon Campground offers a great base for exploring Yellowstone, with plenty of open space for dogs to roam and play.
  • Dailey Lake provides a beautiful setting for fishing and relaxing by the water, where pets can enjoy the fresh air and scenic views.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Gardiner, MT?

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 55 reviews.

What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Gardiner, MT?

TheDyrt.com has all 139 dog-friendly camping locations near Gardiner, MT, with real photos and reviews from campers.

Keep Exploring