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Monture Creek Campground provides primitive pet-friendly sites with picnic tables and metal fire rings just minutes from Highway 200. This small campground offers five campsites where pets are welcome, with three sites positioned farther back from the highway for better privacy and less road noise. Each site includes a fire ring for evening relaxation with your pet, and the campground's location next to Monture Creek creates excellent opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer months. Sites vary in size and proximity to the road, with campers noting the more secluded spots fill quickly. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with nightly fees of $12 for Montana residents with fishing licenses and $18 for non-residents.
Trout fishing access at nearby Browns Lake and Upsata Lake campgrounds expands pet-friendly camping options within short driving distance of Ovando. Both locations allow dogs while offering picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Most campgrounds in the area feature vault toilets but lack potable water, requiring visitors to bring adequate supplies for themselves and their pets. The Blackfoot River provides additional water access for dogs at Harry Morgan and Russell Gates Memorial fishing access sites, where camping spots are positioned right along the riverbank. Large pine trees throughout many sites offer natural shade during hot summer days, particularly important for pets. Wildlife is prevalent in the region, so proper food storage in vehicles or campground bear boxes is essential when camping with pets to prevent unwanted encounters.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Ovando (87)
1. Salmon Lake State Park Campground
"If having access to your car and a shower are your thing, this campground is perfect."
"Well managed, clean, and pretty campground with views through the trees of Salmon Lake. Best access to the lake is from the day use and boat ramp area south of the campground."
from $24 / night
Check Availability2. Russell Gates Memorial
"This charming campsite East of the small and charming town of Ovando, Montana, is more than a boat launch, it's a camping way of life."
"Close to the highway but with all the beautiful pine trees it cuts the noise way down. Great spot !"
3. Harpers Lake
"It’s $12 a night per campground if you have your Montana’s fishing license, camp spots are right next to the river with easy access."
"Good spot that’s just short of salmon and seely lake. It gets really packed in the summer but if you can go earlier in the year or mid week should be ok."
4. Placid Lake State Park Campground
"This was my first camping experience in Montana. It is in a quiet and peaceful setting. My campsite was marked with a yellow tag. It wasn’t busy or crowded."
"Beautiful lake, rich forest area. Camping spots were nicely spread out, all paved. Ours, number 27 was a pull through. Easy access, a clean spacious vault toilet very close by."
from $24 / night
Check Availability5. Monture Creek
"Two just off of Hwy 200 and three more back away from the highway. Monture Creek has good trout fishing with the creek being only about 100 feet from the campsites."
"Campsite are separated a good distance, not very many. There might be hookups in the round end of the, not positive. Fire pits available. 2 Bathrooms available. Large picnic benches."
6. Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT) — Lolo National Forest
"Te lake is beautiful and the sites are really close to the lake. Better privacy than is typical. Pets allowed and the store is close."
"Great campsite with many spots available for both tents and RVs, lake is gentle enough for swimming and boating, nice walk around the campsites, bathrooms and water pumps available."
from $20 / night
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"Upsata Fishing Access campground is located four miles north of Montana Highway 200. This is a pleasant small five site campground. "
"Absolutely gorgeous medium-sized lake about 4 miles off a dirt road. Campsite has five closely connected campsites. It is usually a pretty busy waterway."
from $12 - $18 / night
Check Availability8. Big Larch Campground
"Campsites are close together but there is nice trails, clean vault toilets, picnic tables. Dog friendly but not near the lake."
"If you choose well, you'll have space away from neighbors, though none of the sites are far from a campground road. "
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability9. Harry Morgan
"Harry Morgan Fishing Access Site provides fishing access to the Blackfoot River and is a small three site campground."
10. Browns Lake
"Browns Lake Fishing Access Site Campground is located on the 459 acre Browns Lake. This fishing access campground has 14 sites all with metal fire rings and picnic tables."
"One boat fisherman fishing close to shore there was a stiff wind blowing out of the north. "
Drive Time
- 45 min from Missoula, MT
- 1 hr 12 min from Helena, MT
- 1 hr 43 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs 35 min from Bozeman, MT
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ovando, MT
474 Reviews of 87 Ovando Campgrounds
- JJanie
ScoutLost Moose Meadows Campground
Great base camp
We enjoyed an incredible weekend at this campground. Nice clean restrooms, spacious sites, and they even pick up your trash every morning. Great dog park. The owners are very helpful and friendly . We definitely will be back.
- BBrenda L.
RangerJim & 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.
- RRoger M.
TravelerJim & 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!
- Brooke M.Scout
Russell Gates Memorial
Serene River Camping
Golden leaves on popping trees, glints and shimmers of silver and gold bouncing off of the Blackfoot River. Camping a la riverfront. Tent pitched. Fire stoked. Flies tied on the pole. This charming campsite East of the small and charming town of Ovando, Montana, is more than a boat launch, it's a camping way of life.
- Megan B.Guide
Seeley Lake Lolo Campground (MT) — Lolo National Forest
Beautiful!
Te lake is beautiful and the sites are really close to the lake. Better privacy than is typical. Pets allowed and the store is close.
- EEthan C.Scout
Hooper Park
Great campground and park
Nice place, quite and inviting. Walking distance to all the amenities of town. This park has a pit toilet and flush toilets, also showers, potable water and garbage service. Huge spots with lots of space. Pull through spots perfect for RV or tent camping. Sites available with or without hookups. Playground for kids and it's pet friendly! We love this park.
Sara L.GuideMizner Memorial Campsite
Great hidden gem
We stumbled up on this campground by accident. We were looking for Lakeside campground, it was closed. Found Lake Inez and it's closed for camping. 6 sites. Picnic tables and fire rings. Small sign stating it was a memorial campground. 1 and 2 are tent sites, and we parked our Class C at site 3. Didn't see the other 3 sites until we left.
- CCarmen H.Guide
Holland Lake Campground
Quiet, Pristine Mountain Lake
If you're looking for a sleepy spot to relax and enjoy that isn't inundated with tourists, this is the place. This lovely lake campground has spacious sites, most are level and graveled, picnic tables, pit toilets, potable water on site, a lodge style restaurant for meals and drinks, and hiking trails right from the campground. Everything is kept neat and tidy, and the boat launch is not far from the campground. The launch is very shallow, so you're not going to get a surf boat in, or a large pontoon boat either, which is part of why this lake is still peaceful. Lots of opportunity to kayak, paddle board and swim. It's pet friendly, and campers regularly leave their water toys, kayaks, canoes, etc., on the shoreline during their stay with no fear of them being stollen. The hike to Holland Falls is suitable for beginners and children, but be aware that it's rocky when you reach the falls, and dogs and children should be supervised in that area. There are both black and grizzly bears that frequent this area daily, so be very careful with your food, and bear aware when hiking. My last stay was only 2 nights, and I ran into two bears, one that strolled right by my trailer. This is my favorite camp ground for an escape from reality!
Guide to Ovando
Near Ovando, Montana, fishing access sites serve as pet-friendly camping options with sites positioned along Monture Creek and the Blackfoot River. Located at elevations between 4,000 and 4,500 feet, the area experiences cool summer nights even when days reach 80-90°F. Campgrounds typically operate seasonally from May through September with most closing after the first significant snowfall.
What to do
Trout fishing on Browns Lake: Browns Lake Fishing Access Site offers prime rainbow trout fishing with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks stocking over 50,000 rainbow trout annually. The 459-acre lake supports multiple fish species including "Brook Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, and Longnose suckers," making it worth bringing your fishing gear for almost guaranteed catches.
Water activities on Seeley Lake: Seeley Lake Lolo Campground provides lakefront recreation with excellent swimming access. "The lake is incredibly clear and beautiful. One of the highlights of our stay was the stunning sunrise over the water—waking up to those colors reflecting off the lake was absolutely breathtaking," notes a camper who visited in October.
River wading with dogs: The Blackfoot River at Russell Gates Memorial allows direct water access from campsites. "You can walk right into the river from your campsite," reports a recent visitor, making it ideal for cooling off dogs during hot summer days while maintaining riverside camping convenience.
What campers like
Affordable camping rates: Dog-friendly campgrounds near Ovando maintain consistent pricing structures based on residency status. At Harpers Lake, "Only $12 a night if resident fishing license and $18 if not. Two lakes to swim or fish. And we had a decent size creek right by our campsite too," reports a camper who appreciates the value.
Lake access for boating: Salmon Lake State Park offers excellent boat facilities that dog owners appreciate. A visitor notes it's "A long lake that often doesn't have a lot of boaters on it. The campground is spacious." The day use area includes a boat launch and dock right off the highway.
Waterfront privacy at select sites: For campers seeking more isolated spots with pets, certain campgrounds offer premium waterfront locations. At Salmon Lake, one reviewer mentioned, "We were lucky enough to score last minute reservation on the lower loop. The lower loop is right on the water and has only 2 campsites, #22 and #23. These two sites are farther down the hill so we did not hear the street noise."
What you should know
Bear safety essential: Bears frequent pet-friendly campgrounds in the Ovando area. At Seeley Lake Lolo Campground, a camper reported, "Warning: there are bears in the area. We didn't see any, but saw some evidence of them." Always store food in vehicles or campground bear boxes when camping with pets.
Road noise varies by site location: Highway proximity affects camping experience at several pet-accommodating campgrounds. At Placid Lake State Park, a reviewer noted, "Sites 1, 2 and 3 sit far enough back that the large pine trees do a pretty good job of blocking most of the highway noise," making these preferable for noise-sensitive pets.
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