Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Heart Butte, MT

Two Medicine Campground and Summit Campground permit pets within designated areas throughout Glacier National Park and adjacent forest lands. Both established campgrounds maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes no longer than 6 feet at all times. Pets must never be left unattended at campsites, even inside vehicles during hot weather. Sleeping Wolf Campground provides basic pet-friendly accommodations with grassy tent sites and RV hookups including water and electricity. St. Mary/East Glacier KOA offers more extensive pet amenities including cabin options that accept dogs. The campground network surrounding Heart Butte spans from basic tent-only sites to full-service RV parks with fire rings and picnic tables. Skyland Road dispersed camping areas provide free options for campers with dogs, though these primitive sites lack facilities like drinking water or waste disposal.

Hiking opportunities with dogs include trails near Summit Trailhead Horse Camp where nearby creeks provide water access for pets. Skyland Road sites offer creek access where dogs can cool off, though small trout populate these waters. Campers should maintain strict food storage protocols as bears frequent the region – one Summit visitor reported a grizzly roaming campsites where food had been left out. Summer temperatures in the Glacier region can fluctuate dramatically; daytime heat requires adequate shade and water for pets while nighttime mountain temperatures drop significantly. The area hosts no nearby emergency veterinary services, so travelers should bring first aid supplies for pets. Mosquitoes become problematic during evening hours, necessitating pet-safe insect protection.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Heart Butte, Montana (51)

    1. Two Medicine Campground — Glacier National Park

    37 Reviews
    Browning, MT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 888-7800

    $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."

    "The entrance to the Two Medicine section of Glacier is separate from the main entrance, and it seems that many people miss this option until all the other options run out."

    2. Sleeping Wolf Campground

    7 Reviews
    Browning, MT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 338-5622

    "The RV park has 10 water/power sites all in a row and very close to each other. This is not a park you would hang out in all day."

    "Turned out to be a great spot for $10 for dry camping especially considering there isn't much for boondocking nearby.

    The staff in the office were great. I didn't go in the bathrooms."

    3. Summit Campground

    9 Reviews
    Essex, MT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 466-5341

    $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."

    4. Red Eagle Campground

    7 Reviews
    Browning, MT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 845-8029

    $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!"

    5. Skyland Rd Dispersed Camping

    6 Reviews
    Essex, MT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 758-5208

    "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."

    6. St Mary Campground - Glacier National Park — Glacier National Park

    48 Reviews
    Babb, MT
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 732-7708

    $40 / 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."

    7. Buffalo Calf Campground

    1 Review
    Browning, MT
    20 miles
    +1 (406) 845-8275

    "The main benefit was the close proximity to Two Medicine (within 20 min drive), St Mary’s (40 min drive), and Many Glacier (likely a bit over an hour)."

    8. Summit Trailhead Horse Camp

    3 Reviews
    Essex, MT
    23 miles

    "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."

    9. Devil Creek Campground

    6 Reviews
    Essex, MT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 752-7924

    $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."

    10. St Mary/East Glacier KOA

    25 Reviews
    Babb, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 732-4122

    $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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Heart Butte, MT

383 Reviews of 51 Heart Butte Campgrounds


  • S
    Sep. 12, 2023

    Choteau City Park

    Great for overnight stay

    There 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.

  • Chloe B.
    Jun. 6, 2025

    Summit Trailhead Horse Camp

    Peaceful

    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. 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.

  • M
    Jul. 9, 2021

    St Mary/East Glacier KOA

    Last Minute Trip Planning

    We 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!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Lid Creek Campground

    Remote and beautiful

    Lid Creek Campground is in the Hungry Horse Recreation area on the Hungry Horse Reservoir. The lake, Salish Mountains and Montana’s big sky are all front and center here. Lid Creek is 15 miles off U.S. 2 on a very winding but paved road. The road down to the campground is gravel, lots of tight turns but generally in good shape; we did just fine towing our 30 ft travel trailer. Double-check the campsite length when you reserve - some sites are very short and a smallish car would have trouble fitting.

    The campsites include picnic table and fire pit, there are vault toilets throughout the campground and bear-proof food boxes - there are definitely bears in the area. Keep pets close by and please store food in the storage boxes. There is NO WATER available at the campground so bring your own or you’ll be frustrated. Camp host was terrific and has firewood at the host site right as you enter the campground. We had 5G of T-Mobile which was very surprising considering how far off the main highway the campground is. West Glacier is about 45 minutes away and a very easy drive from Lid Creek Campground. We loved it!

  • April C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2022

    Two Medicine Campground — Glacier National Park

    My favorite campground

    First 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.

  • @57overlander C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2025

    Lake Shel-oole Campground

    Lake, Trails and so much more

    Lake 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.

  • Elizabeth  N.
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Lid Creek Campground

    Great little spot, short walk to lake

    We 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.

  • Carla S.
    Sep. 19, 2016

    Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite — Glacier National Park

    Cracker Lake Glacier

    Really 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!!

  • Kyle  F.
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Glacier Grizzly Resort- RV, Tent Site & TIPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Beautiful view of the Glacier National Park Rocky Mountains

    Yes 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!


Guide to Heart Butte

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.

Pet owners like the amenities available at these campgrounds

  • At Summit Campground, pets are welcome, and you'll find picnic tables and fire pits for a cozy evening under the stars.
  • Red Eagle Campground offers electric hookups and a market nearby, making it convenient for pet owners who need supplies during their stay.
  • Sleeping Wolf Campground features clean facilities and ample space for pets to roam, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Heart Butte

  • Enjoy hiking trails near Summit Campground that are perfect for exploring with your dog, including scenic views and wildlife sightings.
  • Two Medicine Campground provides access to beautiful lakes and trails, ideal for a day of adventure with your pet.
  • At Devil Creek Campground, you can take your dog along for a peaceful stroll along the creek, enjoying the natural surroundings.

Dog owners appreciate the welcoming atmosphere

  • Skyland Rd Dispersed Camping offers a relaxed environment where pets can enjoy the freedom of nature without the constraints of a traditional campground.
  • Glacier Meadow RV Park is known for its friendly hosts and clean facilities, making it a great choice for pet owners looking for a welcoming place to stay.
  • Bynum Reservoir provides a beautiful setting for pets to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of space for them to explore.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 37 reviews.

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