Heart Butte, MT is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
$90 / night
"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!"
$10 - $20 / night
"I even had a moose walk about 30 yards passed my tent which was pretty cool. There are hiking trails nearby if you don’t want to drive to Glacier for hiking."
"There is a nice monument here if you just want to stop off while driving by and hit a vault toilet. The sites are quite and secluded for their close proximity to the highway."
$25 - $45 / night
"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!"
"This was the perfect spot for us to rest after Glacier before driving to the Tetons. We had beautiful views and a very peaceful night. No bears or signs of bears!"
"Driving along the skyland road’s ridge was amazing, gorgeous mountain views. Spots are few but very spaced out for privacy."
$90 / night
"We had great luck fishing at St Mary Lake from the shore. 28” lake trout and 35” burbot among others.
One issue we had was finding firewood to buy."
"They had new bear boxes for every 4 sites this year with extra around bathrooms. Make sure you keep your camp bearproof as rangers will make sure it is."
"We found a nice spot close to the challenge cabin up in Summit that was close to the creek. I the area was big enough for multiple people to camp in."
$22 / night
"The facility are excellent to Montana cleanliness standards. The hosts are always more than helpful. We have always loved traveling in Montana!!!!!!!!!!!"
"It’s close access to Glacier NP. We chose a site without trees for the open sky. The dark night skies here were excellent for star gazing."
$50 - $300 / night
"We are in our tent and they have private tent spots that are in trees and away from the main KOA stuff! Pets are allowed and wasn’t an issue to have our 90 lb Rottweiler with us."
"They have a pool, other games, fenced in dog area. Clean utilities. A short/easy little hike to the lower st mary lake from the campground. friendly staff."
"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."
GuideThere are two loops on either side of a small creek, a dry side and a shaded grassy side. There is also a terrific dog park just down the road within walking distance. Great for an overnight and a great price.
GuideWe found a nice spot close to the challenge cabin up in Summit that was close to the creek. I the area was big enough for multiple people to camp in. It didn't get much traffic which was perfect for us since we were looking for a peaceful spot to park. It had good hiking near by which our dog loved. Just watch out for the mosquitos they get really bad in the evening hours so bring bug spray for you and any pets.
ScoutWe decided to take a trip to Glacier National Park with only a few weeks to plan. First off, don’t recommend. But as far for places to go, this KOA is great!! We are in our tent and they have private tent spots that are in trees and away from the main KOA stuff! Pets are allowed and wasn’t an issue to have our 90 lb Rottweiler with us. The KOA itself is very near the park entrance and a lake and has a river running right by it!
GuideFirst 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.
GuideLake 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.
LegendReally Nice Hike Into This Lake, Camping Is Available outside hiking distance. Rural. The lake is amazingly turquoise blue!! With as beautiful as this place is its actually not as visited as one would imagine but it's a must list in Glacier Montana!!
GuideWe ended up at Lid Creek after the first few campgrounds along the lake were full.
Sites are on the small side, and most are not very flat. There is a good amount of distance between sites and lots of trees so privacy is good.
There are 2 clean vault toilets and trash dumpsters.
Bear boxes are spread throughout.
Each site has a fire ring and picnic table.
Host on site sells fire wood.
Lake access is a just short walk down a trail. There is a great rock beach with plenty of room for kids to play and splash.
We encountered 2 thunderstorms during our stay... Montana weather is always unpredictable.
We had a deer walk through our site early morning, so wildlife is definitely near by.
TravelerYes 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!
GuideWhile our relatively small and sparse campsite (B-91) at St. Mary Campground left a bit to be desired compared to other campgrounds in Glacier N.P. -- e.g., trees, shade, although it was conveniently close to the restroom -- it was nonetheless a good place to camp. The campground location, walking distance from the St. Mary Visitor center where you can get a shuttle or a Red Bus park tour and close to the entrance to the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and the fact that it's inside the Park, made it a better choice in our opinion than the private campgrounds outside the park, which looked less appealing. And it's still close enough to town for easy access to groceries, etc. Another bonus is that it's reservable (recommend reserving well in advance for high season).
If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Heart Butte, Montana, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Heart Butte, MT is Two Medicine Campground — Glacier National Park with a 4.8-star rating from 35 reviews.
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