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West Glacier KOA Resort's pet-friendly cabins accommodate travelers with dogs while offering full amenities including showers, drinking water, and fire pits. Pets are welcome at most campgrounds in the area including Apgar Campground in Glacier National Park and Middle Fork Flathead River Dispersed camping area. Mountain Meadow RV Park and Cabins maintains well-kept grounds with wooded pet-friendly sites that provide a secluded feel while still offering convenient amenities. Glacier Campground allows pets at their tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with picnic tables and fire rings. Most locations require pets to be leashed at all times, and waste disposal is expected. The campground is super close to the park entrance with clean facilities and helpful staff.
Ryan Road Dispersed Camping allows pets with no additional fees in a natural setting without designated amenities or water hookups. Dogs can enjoy the nearby North Fork Flathead River for swimming and cooling off during summer months. Several campgrounds provide access to dog-friendly hiking trails with varying difficulty levels around Glacier National Park's perimeter. Pet owners should be aware that many trails inside Glacier National Park have restrictions for dogs, particularly in backcountry areas where wildlife encounters are more common. Blankenship Bridge dispersed camping area features pet-friendly tent sites with picnic tables and toilets, though leashes are required. When temperatures rise in summer months, the numerous lakes and rivers provide cooling options for dogs, with Hungry Horse Reservoir being particularly popular despite its sometimes difficult access road. Wildlife awareness is essential when camping with pets in this region due to bear activity.
"9/13/19 West Glacier, Montana West Glacier KOA Resort
Most beautiful location of the KOAs I've stayed at. Nestled against the mountains and less than 3 miles to Glacier National Park. "
"The bathhouse near us was a dated design style but very clean and well stocked. Lots of families with kids onsite, I can see why with all the great amenities."
"It’s so close to the National Park entrance and a beautiful place to stay. The road is a bit bumpy getting down here but there’s plenty of room for tent camping and RVs. Be careful though!"
"Perfect spot for camping outside the west entrance, about 25 minutes away. That road is a little rough coming in but it’s short and manageable, even saw a little Mazda make it in."
"Apgar is walking distance from the Apgar Visitor Center and park shuttles, as well as Apgar Village, camp store, equipment rentals, etc."
"I could see 6 or 7 other camp fires burning while sitting next to mine. We stayed three nights and every night heard someone a site or two over as he was talking too loud (and too much)."
from $45 - $90 / night
Check Availability"We decided to take a chance on it though, and stayed just outside the west entrance of the park, at the privately owned Glacier Campground."
"Nice campground off of Hwy 2 a few miles south of West Glacier and the entrance to Glacier NP. Spaces vary from tent sites up to a few that can accomodate 25-30’ trailers."
from $45 - $120 / night
Check Availability"Each sites are very spacious and you cannot hear the campers next to yours, even if the campground is full. The trees offered great aesthetic and shade to cool down on a very hot day."
"Situated along the southwest side of Glacier National Park's Fish Creek Campground, I snagged two nights at site D173 - right on the lake! "
from $30 / night
Check Availability"It’s Worth it I’d say, everyone who’s stayed around us has had friendly pets (cats and dogs) and they’ve all been extremely friendly and welcoming as well!"
"Dog friendly and safe, I’m a female traveling on my own with my dog."
"Nice big dog park. Location is close the west Glacier entrance"
"Other amenities included playground, dog park, restrooms/showers, and I think there was a laundry room, too. The WiFi was excellent!"
"Arrived August 1st...was hoping to find a spot close to Glacier NP with some privacy but I think I was asking for too much lol. However, I am happy to have a place close to the park free of charge!"
"Located close to the west entrance, this dispersed camping location is quiet and easily accessible to most vehicles. It did fill up, so get there early. Mosquitos were pretty bad."
"about 6 spots to camp. plenty of people close by, felt safe. fire pits. vault toilet. right next to the river - beautiful! some bees around but weren’t bothersome."
"We had been searching around for a First come First served site and hadnt found anything that looked just right. We wanted to have a little space and be on water."
"The pull through site we had was nicely located in the trees, but isn’t the simplest pull through I’ve seen. There is a nice designated pet area with a small fenced in area."
"The sites were all surrounded by trees. We had site 16, which is the area where they put most of the big rids. But many of the other sites had their own little secluded area. Full hookups."
RangerWe loved this campground!
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Why?
Pet friendly! Kid friendly! Adult friendly!
Great dog park, kids area ok, walking distance to store. Driving (15 min) to Glacier National Park. Restaurants close, wonderful fire pits!
Staff was kind and helpful
GuideWe stayed here for 4 nights. Only 5 minutes away from West Glacier Park entrance. Close by is a zip line attraction with a blow up slide in water for the little ones and bounce house obstacle with a slide. Also an adventure park that has go karts, bumper cars, lazy river etc. Great location with so much to do outside the park. We had a corner spot which I really liked for some privacy. Each site has its own fire pit which was nice. Wi-Fi in my opinion worked great. Has a dog park and a little playground for kids. Laundry room and bath houses were very clean. Also has an arcade and loved how they use honesty policy during closed hours where you can pick up firewood or ice and pay the next morning:) I definitely recommend and will come back for another Montana adventure.
ScoutLove that they have 2 dog parks! WiFi is great, campsites are spacious, amenities are easily accessible and you’re a close walk to the village and entrance of the park.
Legend9/13/19 West Glacier, Montana
West Glacier KOA Resort
Most beautiful location of the KOAs I've stayed at. Nestled against the mountains and less than 3 miles to Glacier National Park.
Lots of sites to choose from. Ours was a pull thru with nice vegetation between. Fire pit with benches and picnic table. Some sites are close together with no privacy. Some have gas grills and patio furniture. There are cabins and tent sites as well. Bathhouse was average. The cafe was open for breakfast and dinner.Ice cream shop closed for the season. Amazing pool! Nice play area, dog parks. Really nice camp store, firewood available. KOA Workshop on site. RV wash and dog grooming by appointment.
GuideLOVED our stay here. We got a prized corner spot with privacy of trees. So nice to have a grassy site, too. Super close to West Glacier, East Glacier is much more of a drive, but we knew that. Quiet and peaceful. Some highway noise but not terrible. Great dog park that we thoroughly enjoyed. We were sad to leave after five days!
RangerThis place was nice. The staff was so friendly. Cafe with giant cinnamon rolls hit the spot. Showers were nice and hot. We were in the middle of tall trees which provided shade later in the day. Nice big dog park. Location is close the west Glacier entrance
LegendGreat amenities onsite. The staff was incredibly friendly and kind. The bathhouse near us was a dated design style but very clean and well stocked. Lots of families with kids onsite, I can see why with all the great amenities. During off season kids are allowed to swim in adult pool and hot tubs. Great spacious off leash dog park onsite. A second smaller K9 park onsite was still nicely maintained. It’s snug, so unless you pay for more spacious sites expect to be close to neighbors. Some of the cabin renters were loud with radios blaring but they were on the opposite side of the park so we didn’t report the noise. Plenty of supplies available at store. Some of the sites had lovely views of the mountains. The nature trail at the KOA was very muddy and some sections had such large mud holes that you couldn’t avoid getting your shoes wet. They should put some gravel or something back there. Just be prepared to get your shoes dirty if you walk it. Despite the muddiness, we found it was a lovely nightly loop to walk.
If you plan to drive going to the sun road: make sure it’s open. And be sure and get a reservation/register your vehicle for Glacier/going-to the-sun road if visiting summer 2022. Go eat at Dan d Lion cafe for a crazy savory meal. You won’t believe it’s vegan and gluten free. Insanely good. Great prices in Hungry Horse for souvenirs. West Glacier was definitely the better stay than East Glacier in our opinion. Much more easy access to stores, restaurants, etc. Whitefish MT had the coolest off leash dog park we’ve ever seen! If you have your 4-legged-bff with you - you simply must take your pup to that park (you’re welcome!) Lake McDonald is a great place to see the mountains and take beautiful pictures. You need bear spray if you go hiking anywhere here. Also, no dogs on trails, of course.
ScoutThis place is resort level camping. Two pools, two dog parks, hottubs, two shower houses, and fancy restaurant.
ScoutArrived late with no reservation and office closed but kind cheery owner, David found a spot for us, bending the rules a bit. Our stay was lovely, couldn’t ask for more, was mostly quiet since 41 is toward back, away from road. The bathrooms/showers were seriously palatial and very tidy/clean, way better than many hotels I’ve stayed at. Also liked the dog park at the front.
North Fork Flathead River runs adjacent to several campgrounds near Martin City, Montana, offering dog-friendly camping options with mountain views and river access points. This area sits at approximately 3,200 feet elevation with summer temperatures ranging from 70-85°F during peak camping season. Winter conditions can become harsh with significant snowfall accumulation, making most dispersed camping areas inaccessible from late October through April.
Outdoor activities: At North fork Flathead River dispersed camping, campers can fish, float, or simply enjoy the riverside. "The stars are so bright and the Milky Way seems so close you could touch it," reports camper Denyel B., who enjoyed the night sky views after the day visitors cleared out. This area serves as a launching point for river activities.
Night sky viewing: The reduced light pollution around Martin City makes it ideal for stargazing. "Incredible night sky. Only other place I've seen so many stars/the Milky Way was Death Valley," notes Stephanie T. about her experience at Glacier Campground, which sits just minutes from West Glacier entrance.
Water recreation: Cool off during summer months in the clear waters around campgrounds. "The River was perfect for cooling off after being in the sun," explains Nancy from her stay at North Fork Flathead River, where the boat ramp area gets busy during weekend days with people putting in rafts and kayaks.
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer tree cover for privacy. One camper at Mountain Meadow RV Park and Cabins shared, "We lucked out with site #50 though, it was very secluded and the picnic firepit area was like our own little cubby in the woods." Their well-maintained grounds and wooded sites create natural separation.
Wildlife watching: The region offers opportunities to spot native wildlife from your campsite. At Glacier Campground, Janet R. mentioned, "Several deer strolled through loop A in the morning, along with squirrels, chipmunks and birds." Wildlife sightings enhance the camping experience but require proper food storage.
Toilet facilities: Even at dispersed camping areas, some offer basic facilities. "There is one vaulted toilet, no other amenities," notes clara M. about the North Fork Flathead River site. Another camper at Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping mentioned, "There are also MANY porta potties which were clean," providing unexpected convenience at a free site.
Road conditions: Access to some dispersed areas requires navigating rough roads. "The drive to get to this spot is 4ish miles of unpaved rocky road," warns brendan about North Fork Flathead. Similarly, at Blankenship Bridge, Tracy W. noted, "The road coming down to the camping area was sketchy with deep potholes and ruts but we had a large SUV so we managed."
Seasonal availability: Many Martin City area campgrounds operate seasonally. "Closed 6/4 for high water. Didn't stay," reported lauren C. at Middle Fork in June. Most established campgrounds open May through September, with dispersed areas sometimes accessible earlier or later depending on snow melt and road conditions.
Fire regulations: Fire restrictions can change rapidly during summer months. "Fire rings at some but not all sites," notes Gail W. regarding North Fork Flathead River dispersed camping. Established campgrounds typically maintain designated fire rings, while dispersed sites may have informal rock rings or no fire facilities.
Fishing opportunities: Kids can enjoy fishing at several locations with easy access. "The fishing and pond area was clean and well kept," says Tracy O. about Mountain Meadow RV Park, which offers a stocked pond right on the property for younger anglers.
Recreation amenities: Some campgrounds offer additional entertainment for children. "Good campground for families. Great accommodations and friendly staff," reports Chad G. about West Glacier KOA Resort, which features swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities.
Beach access: River beaches provide natural play areas for families. "This spot is it! Right on a clear river," says Faye N. about Blankenship Bridge, adding it's "Dog friendly and safe, I'm a female traveling on my own with my dog." The shallow river edges work well for supervised water play.
Site leveling: Be prepared for uneven sites at some campgrounds. "Our site was not very level front to back and side to side, and though we got close, we couldn't get fully level," shares Ray & Terri F. about their stay at Mountain Meadow RV Park in their 36-foot Class A motorhome.
Hookup placement: Check hookup locations when selecting sites. "At least on sites 11-16, pull-throughs, the hookups are fairly close to the front of the site," notes Ray & Terri F. at Mountain Meadow RV Park and Cabins, recommending extension cords for electric connections.
Size restrictions: Different campgrounds accommodate different RV sizes. At Ryan Road Dispersed Camping, edward notes, "The road in was narrow. Glad I didn't have any problems with on coming riggs," when describing his experience with a 21-foot trailer. For larger rigs, established campgrounds typically offer more suitable access and turning space.
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