Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Missoula, MT

Missoula KOA Holiday accommodates pets with designated dog-friendly tent sites, RV spaces, and cabins throughout its 179-site property. All accommodation types—including tent sites, RV spots, glamping options, and cabins—welcome well-behaved dogs with standard leash requirements. The campground provides clean facilities with secure cypher-locked bathroom and shower areas. Tent sites feature grassy areas ideal for pets, while the premium sites include electricity, water hookups, and fire pits with grates. The KOA's spacious grounds include a painted bike path for walking dogs and several bunnies that roam freely throughout the property. Granite Peak RV Resort and Jim & Mary's RV Park also accept pets, with the latter earning nearly perfect user ratings.

Yellowrock Campground in nearby Lolo maintains pet-friendly policies across its 66 sites, offering both drive-in and walk-in access for campers with animals. Lolo Creek Campground, operating from Memorial Day through September, provides free camping with pet access, drinking water, and electrical hookups. For those seeking more rustic experiences, Petty Creek Road Dispersed Camping allows free primitive camping with pets in undeveloped areas. Dogs must remain on leash in most campgrounds, though several sites offer nearby hiking trails for exercise. The bathrooms and facilities at major campgrounds remain extremely clean despite pet presence, with some campers noting the convenience of Missoula KOA's location near shopping areas for quick access to forgotten pet supplies.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Missoula, Montana (92)

    1. Missoula KOA Holiday

    44 Reviews
    Missoula, MT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 549-0881

    $75 - $192 / night

    "Great friendly and clean place to stay in Missoula Montana!"

    "Located right near the town of missoula, very convient."

    2. Jim & Mary's RV Park

    23 Reviews
    Frenchtown, MT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 549-4416

    "The pull through sites on the outer edge do not but others inside do. The laundry and bathhouse was very nice and clean. $2.00 per load to wash."

    "Fenced in dog park. Clean bathrooms and laundry facilities. Very enjoyable stay!"

    3. Granite Peak RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    Frenchtown, MT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 543-9400

    $40 - $150 / night

    "Nice amenities (mini golf, horse shoes, pool, dog park), close enough to town. Grass at our site."

    "-WiFi -hook ups -small&big sites -clean showers -shop with stickers -gym -mini golf -en route to glacier via Missoula"

    4. Yellowrock Campground

    12 Reviews
    Lolo, MT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 273-0141

    $27 - $47 / night

    "We signed a long list of terms and conditions/rules, certain breeds of dogs arent allowed for insurance purposes I'm sure , etc. We had a lab/boxer mutt, but it wasn't an issue."

    "Full hook-ups are available, and it's close to everything yet nestled in the forest."

    5. Chief Looking Glass Campground

    14 Reviews
    Florence, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    $6 - $18 / night

    "We got a nice spot next to the river. It was really relaxing. There’s two pit toilets and 1 water pump near the entrance. It’s first come first serve."

    "Entry fee is $12 per camp and gate closes to get back in at 10pm

    I have camped here multiple times by tent and always enjoyed my stay."

    6. Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Clinton, MT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 542-5561

    $24 - $30 / night

    "We had been staying at different sites as we traveled to Montana from Iowa and this one was a favorite!. We will make it a point to stay there again when coming  out west."

    "The 1 mile Nature Trail around the area is really well maintained and beautiful. There are 2 Tipi sites you can rent as well."

    7. Lolo Creek Campground

    11 Reviews
    Lolo, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 329-3750

    $15 - $25 / night

    "We tried to drive out here and the gps location is on private land. The actual campground is to the east on the main highway on the south side of the road."

    "Tucked in away from everything. Nice little camping spot!"

    8. Out Post Campground

    2 Reviews
    Frenchtown, MT
    9 miles

    "And it’s a huge bonus to be outside and enjoying greasy air.

    The grounds were very close to the highway and easy to access."

    9. Turah RV Park and Store

    2 Reviews
    Bonner, MT
    10 miles
    +1 (406) 258-9773

    $25 - $55 / night

    "Quiet, tree-lined location. Friendly people. Bathroom and laundry rooms clean and functional."

    10. Petty Creek Road Dispersed Camping

    12 Reviews
    Alberton, MT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 626-5201

    "Fire rings and accessible by cat"

    "3 sites in a beautiful spot, about 5 minutes off the highway. We pulled in about 7pm and we were the only ones there."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Missoula, MT

602 Reviews of 92 Missoula Campgrounds


  • Kirsten R.
    May. 29, 2018

    Blodgett Campground

    Blodgett Sites

    Easy Bitteroot hike and spectacular views all around and in the valley of where your hiking! Very common and popular hike so be prepared to see lots of people! Fun area with rigid mountains all around you. Only 20-30 minutes from Missoula. Worth it!

  • R
    Jun. 23, 2022

    Big Pine Campground

    Scenic, peaceful, not far off the highway

    This spot was amazing. I would camp here again anytime. There were only maybe 4-5 first come first serve sites, a couple with creek access. But the area was amazing and super peaceful. No hookups and no room for big stuff. Excellent boondocking not far from Missoula.

  • Beth D.
    Aug. 25, 2020

    Dalles

    Gorgeous off-grid Camping on Magical Trout Stream

    Extremely rustic and totally gorgeous small camp along the Rock Creek in Montana.  The drive in was beautiful, with a road that passed south from Missoula/Clinton through a small valley with private properties that would be the envy of any aspiring Montana property owner.  Deer, Moose, and other wildlife are all present as you cross into the forest land there.  The road does become a bit less maintained as you go further South.

    The campsite is small, but picnic tables, fire pits, and pit toilets are on site.  We did have our bear spray handy, but no bear were spotted.  We only stayed only one night on our road trip West, but have I have recalled this location often as one of the best sites we have ever stayed at.  The magic of watching fly fishermen work their way up the creek has stayed with me for many years.  Total magic in beautiful Montana.

  • Shay F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2018

    Lee Creek Campground

    Quick Stop, Very Pleasant

    Unplanned road trip from Seattle to Glacier NP. I had planned on staying in Missoula for the night, or at least camping close. It was terribly hot, around 100 degrees at 8pm. We started heading south from Missoula into Lolo Ntl Forest towards Idaho. Every campground we came across was full. Almost to Idaho, we pulled into this lovely place. We pulled into the upper (left) side. There were not many folks camping here, but the right or lower side was full. It was quiet, the vault toilet was clean and stocked. Our site was cut into a steep hill. Tent pad and table were level, but be careful heading the couple feet down to the car. The woods behind us gave me a little pause about bears and wildlife, but we were just fine. It was cool, shady, and quiet. A lovely last night to our trip before pushing back home.

    You won't find a more beautiful drive than Hwy 12 through Idaho! I wish I would have taken pictures but I must have been camera'd out after our time in Glacier.

  • T
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Charles Waters Campground

    Beautiful campground!

    This is a National Forest campground about 25 miles from Missoula. The bathrooms are vaulted toilets and they were spacious and VERY clean. Our site was HUGE and so beautiful. Bass Creek was maybe 50 yards from the camper and is so clear! Fishing wouldn't be great at that location, as the creek is fairly shallow. The parking spot for the camper was super level asphalt, and plenty Ling enough for our 33.5' fifth wheel. Due to lower branches on the drive through the campground, we wouldn't recommend higher profile rigs. Ours sits at 13', and we felt that anything much taller than that might have clearance issues. There's a group spot for 12-20 people, as well as a spot for bicycle camping. There are some amazing trails for hiking, biking, and also horses. We really enjoyed this area!

  • Julie P.
    Aug. 23, 2016

    Gird Point

    Gorgeous!!

    Gird Point Campground which is located in the Bitterroot National Forest is gorgeous. I love camping in Montana- I honestly have never had a bad experience camping anywhere in Montana. Gird Point is definitely no exception. My favorite part about this campsite is that it is located at the top of a peak. Camping on this peak definitely has gorgeous views, no doubt. There are three different mountain ranges that you are able to look out and see. Honestly, this is the best thing to wake up to. Talk about picturesque. You are able to stay in the lookout which has two beds that you are able to put your sleeping bags/pads on, and the lookout sleeps 4 people. When I went, we did have 4 people and it fit us pretty well. There is also a wood stove that works great for heating up water and cooking. The lookout also comes with some utensils and other amenities. Obviously, you do need to bring your own bathing supplies, sleeping supplies, food and drinks. You are able to drive to a certain point and then you do have to hike the remainder of the length to the lookout. The hike isn't too bad.

  • A T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2022

    Granite Peak RV Resort

    Nice area out of town

    Nice amenities (mini golf, horse shoes, pool, dog park), close enough to town. Grass at our site.

  • B
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Jim & Mary's RV Park

    Beautiful campground

    This is one if the prettiest and cleanest campground we have ever stayed at. The sites are gravel, mostly level and most sites have shad. The pull through sites on the outer edge do not but others inside do. The laundry and bathhouse was very nice and clean. $2.00 per load to wash. There is flowers everywhere and they have a sprinkler system to keep everything pretty so you can’t leave anything out overnight that you don’t want to get wet. They mow each Thursday and are constantly doing upkeep on the grounds. FHU was a plus and made our stay enjoyable. There is a small dog park but it’s mostly in the sun so we chose to enjoy walks. The only downside (if I had to find one) was the train close by that was very squeaky as it went by. But I never heard it during the night.

  • R
    Jun. 3, 2023

    Jim & Mary's RV Park

    Beautiful campground

    This is a very well cared for campground. Beautiful flowers, trees, landscaping throughout the park. Very clean and loved. Store has a bit of everything you need. Fenced in dog park. Clean bathrooms and laundry facilities. Very enjoyable stay!


Guide to Missoula

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Missoula, Montana, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Tips for camping with dogs near Missoula

  • Ensure your dog is leashed at all times, especially in busy areas like the Missoula KOA Holiday, which is known for its bustling atmosphere.
  • Bring plenty of water and a portable bowl for your pet, as amenities like drinking water are available at places like Jim & Mary's RV Park.
  • Consider a campground with a dog run, such as the Missoula KOA Holiday, where your dog can play freely in a designated area.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Missoula

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Missoula, MT is Missoula KOA Holiday with a 3.9-star rating from 44 reviews.

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