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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lewis and Clark National Forest

328 Reviews

Logging Creek Campground in Lewis and Clark National Forest welcomes campers with pets from Memorial Day to Thanksgiving. The wooded campground features tent sites, RV spots without hookups, and glamping accommodations where dogs can join their owners. Pelican Point Fishing Access Site and Prewett Creek also accommodate pets with spacious campsites that include picnic tables and fire rings. The Missouri River recreation areas maintain pet-friendly policies across their established campgrounds, though guests should keep dogs leashed in campground common areas. Bighorn sheep and deer frequently wander through these campgrounds, so maintaining control of pets is essential. Most campsites offer shaded areas from mature trees, creating comfortable environments for pets during hot summer months.

Several riverside trails connect the pet-friendly campgrounds along the Missouri River, providing excellent dog walking opportunities. Mountain Palace Fishing Access Site and Mid-Canon FAS offer direct river access where pets can cool off during summer camping trips. Dogs frequently enjoy playing at the small beach area at Pelican Point, where the shallow entry provides safe water access. Campers should pack extra water for pets as drinking water availability varies between locations - Logging Creek and Vigilante Campground provide drinking water, while fishing access sites typically do not. The campgrounds have vault toilets but no designated pet waste stations, so visitors must bring bags and dispose of waste properly. Great Falls KOA, approximately 25 miles from the forest boundary, provides full hookups and complete pet amenities for those needing more developed facilities with their animals.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lewis and Clark National Forest (59)

    1. Logging Creek

    8 Reviews
    Monarch, MT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 547-3361

    "First camp we stayed at on a week long trip to Montana. We came on a weekday, so hardly any one there."

    "This is a great place if you want to get away from Great Falls for a night or two. Each campsite has a fire pit, picnic table and a decent amount of trees."

    2. Pelican Point Fishing Access Site

    6 Reviews
    Cascade, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    "Just off the highway so it is easy access. A toilet, a boat ramp, and several trails down to the water. Great spot to SUP and play around. This is a high traffic area though."

    "Boat launch ramp and small beach for swimming, fishing and for dogs to play. A sweet gem! No hook up but a pit toilet"

    3. Great Falls KOA

    17 Reviews
    Malmstrom AFB, MT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 727-3191

    "The sites are bordered by railroad ties, and some are a tighter fit than others. A few of the sites at the end of the row before the glamping site appeared a little overgrown."

    "Waterslides, Petting Zoo, Swimming Pool. Clean facilities, friendly operators. Spent 3 nights but definitely could have spent longer!"

    4. Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground

    16 Reviews
    Wolf Creek, MT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 235-4314

    $25 / night

    "A few paved walking paths near the beach area.   The narrow paved roads made life interesting. The fish cleaning station is closed due to vandalism. "

    "Pet and family friendly drive to accessible. Tent and camper parking. Right on the water."

    5. American Legion Lions Park

    2 Reviews
    Cascade, MT
    19 miles
    Website

    6. Prewett Creek Fishing Access Site

    3 Reviews
    Cascade, MT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    $12 - $18 / night

    7. Mid-Canon Fishing Access Site

    3 Reviews
    Wolf Creek, MT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    "We can usually find site #1 empty for our lunch break, which is nice as the vault toilet is right next to the site. Mid Canon FAS along the Missouri River has five roomy spread apart campsites."

    8. Vigilante Campground

    7 Reviews
    Helena National Forest, MT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 449-5490

    "Multiple trailheads for popular hiking trails near campground (one is in the campground). Creek nearby to cool off in the heat. Camp sites arent hug but enough space to feel comfortable."

    "Free, drive-up, no permit needed. Primitive sites, very simple but clean and kept up well. Wooded by a creek."

    9. Prewett Creek RV Park

    1 Review
    Cascade, MT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 788-5360

    $56 / night

    "We booked online and got a super helpful email with everything we needed—directions, campground info, Wi-Fi password, rules, and even a bridge clearance warning at Exit 244(“Canyon Access”)."

    10. Court Sheriff Campground

    18 Reviews
    Helena, MT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 475-3921

    $15 - $30 / night

    "The water level is down 25 feet so there’s no water anywhere near the campsite edges like there would be in the midst of summer. I will definitely be returning for several summer paid visits."

    "Half an hour outside of Helena is a beautiful reservoir lake. Court Sheriff Campground spreads out along its shore. Many sites are waterside and you can see families playing in it."

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328 Reviews of 59 Lewis and Clark National Forest Campgrounds

  • Judy K.
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Many Pines Campground

    Really get away

    This campground is in the mountains. No phone service so you can really get away from everyday life. It is in the lewis and clark national forest so help isn't too far away. There should also be onsite caretakers. You will find running water and outhouses. The creek is nearby as well as great hiking spots. It is just below showdown ski resort. It is a favorite of ours.

  • l
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Thain Creek

    Thaine creek campgound

    This is a nice back in the woods campground with spots right on the creek. Our spot was 4 nice table on the creek with lots of sound. A lot if shade. Semi secluded from other campsites. The fire pits are really high so standing up is required for heat. Need chainsaw to gather wood. Lots of birds in the area. Lewis and Clark national forest. Highwood mountains. Lots of potholes drive with care.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2018

    Grasshopper

    Nice Campground in the Castle Moutains

    Lewis and Clark National Forest Grasshopper Campground is a nice campground in the Castle Mountains. As you enter this campground you find a trail head to the left and then a picnic area to the right. The campsites start right after the first of two vault toilets for the campground. At the beginning of the campground loop, right behind the registration box you will find the hand pump for the campground. A creek runs right through the middle of the campground. One nice feature of this campground is once the campground gates are closed and locked, you can still drive to sites 1 and 2 as they are before the closure gate, so as long as you can still drive up the road you can camp. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. I did notice at least one site also had a BBQ grill in addition to the fire ring. Sites are $10 per night with a 16 day stay limit.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2021

    Kings Hill Campground

    Camp at 8000 feet

    Kings Hill campground in the Lewis and Clark National Forest sits at around 8000 feet in elevation.  This 18 site campground should be a five star but just couldn't give it the 5th on as the area was recently cleared of dead trees and still bears the scares from the process, most notably the charred remains of at least 3 large slash piles in the campground.  Not all the wood was burned and might site had a pile that would have last several days.  The site are nicely spread apart and you can still find sites with trees in place.  Some of the sites have stairs that lead up to or down to the campsite.  The campground has water and vault toilets but no trash service so be prepared to pack out everything you bring in.  Each site has a picnic table and metal fire rings as well as BBQ grills.  Campground is near highway 89 so their is some road noise.  Campground is next to the Showdown Ski Area.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2023

    Great Falls KOA

    Good for families with kids

    We don’t have kids and so our pull through site missed on what is important to me ( at this expensive price point): nice manicured paved site with shade. The park does have a decent sized area to walk your dog and has a small off leash dog park. Fire pits are a plus. Pool has to be any kids dream with slides and a lot of toys. They also have a petting zoo. The park did its job for our overnight stay but I was happy to leave. Oh, pull through sites are good sized and hookups were quality.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 9, 2023

    Great Falls KOA

    Nicely appointed KOA

    General: Just about every option you could ask for (except for tents): 50-amp FHU pull-thru, 30/20-amp with w/e(back-in and pull-thru), FHU with patio, glamping tent, one and two-room cabins and cottages. 

    Site Quality: Different from many KOAs we have stayed in is that the camper pads are gravel, not paved, and there are quite a few trees that provide decent separation/privacy between the sites. The sites are bordered by railroad ties, and some are a tighter fit than others. A few of the sites at the end of the row before the glamping site appeared a little overgrown. As is usual for a KOA, our site was assigned upon check-in. The first site we were assigned didn’t work out for us since our electric cord could not reach the pedestal. Be aware that electric connections are shared between two sites so if you do not have an extension cord, you may have a problem (or need to be reassigned which was easily done for us). 

    Bath/Shower House: Accessed by code. All-in-one units with soap and paper towels. They were clean. 

    Activities/Amenities: Many and varied including a water playground (guests can join you here by paying a fee), petting zoo, train, dog park, yard games, bike rentals, propane fill, dump station, laundry, ice, ice cream, and free pancakes. There was even live entertainment! 

    We don’t typically stay in KOAs or RV parks (mainly because of cost and lack of privacy between sites) but they are good for us when we need showers, laundry, and a dump station. Although still more than we like to spend for camping, this one was a pleasant surprise with the number of trees on the property. The staff was exceedingly friendly!

  • Z
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground

    Great week day but packed on weekend

     A lot of water stations.  The boat dock parking area allowed camping along the perimeter. A few paved walking paths near the beach area.   The narrow paved roads made life interesting. The fish cleaning station is closed due to vandalism.  Our first day was 105F which made the lake more inviting.  Evening low of 76F.  No pets on the fairly small swim beach.  All other water access has large rocks for erosion mitigation.

    Our Saturday departure was delayed by FWP boat inspection at the entrance and a long line was inbound to Holter Lake.

  • S
    Apr. 23, 2019

    Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground

    Clean

    Clean. Had outhouses. Pet and family friendly drive to accessible. Tent and camper parking. Right on the water.

  • D
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Jo Bonner Campground

    Fine for what it is

    The campground itself is nice. It’s on a cove and sheltered from the wind. It is right in the middle of a village so you are surrounded by houses. The current caretaker is quite rude and not accommodating unfortunately. Pets must be leashes.

Guide to Lewis and Clark National Forest

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate the beautiful natural settings

  • The Logging Creek campground offers secluded sites surrounded by trees, making it a great escape for you and your dog.
  • At the Pelican Point Fishing Access Site, you can enjoy easy access to water and trails, perfect for a day of fun with your pet.
  • The Mid-Canon Fishing Access Site features spacious campsites right by the river, ideal for a relaxing getaway with your four-legged companion.

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

Pet-friendly campgrounds include essential amenities

  • The American Legion Lions Park features picnic tables and sanitary dump facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your pet.
  • The Sluice Boxes State Park Campground allows pets and offers a unique hiking experience, perfect for adventurous pet owners.
  • The Wild Sky’s Homestead provides a private setting with essential amenities, making it a great choice for a peaceful retreat with your furry friend.

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