Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Seeley Lake, MT
Seeley Lake Lolo Campground accepts pets with access to swimming areas on Seeley Lake's western shore. Big Larch, Placid Lake State Park, and River Point campgrounds all welcome dogs throughout their facilities. Campground guests with pets have access to vault toilets, drinking water, and fire rings at each location. Most sites require pets to remain leashed while in the campground, particularly near the water. Some primitive areas require campers to pack out pet waste, while established campgrounds provide waste disposal stations. Camping fees range from free at dispersed sites to $20-28 per night at developed campgrounds like Big Larch and Placid Lake State Park. Campers report the Lolo National Forest sites are particularly accommodating for pets with plenty of space between sites.
The Seeley Lake area features multiple dog-friendly hiking trails connecting to campgrounds. The nature trail at River Point Campground leads to a dog-accessible swimming area popular during summer months. All campgrounds in the Lolo National Forest permit leashed pets on trails and campsites, though dogs must be contained when in camp. Visitors note vault toilets at most locations remain clean despite heavy pet traffic. During peak seasons (May-September), campsites allowing pets fill quickly, especially at Placid Lake State Park where pets are permitted in all camping areas including tent sites and RV hookups. The maintained paths around the lakes provide excellent morning and evening walking routes for pets with minimal wildlife encounters. Big Larch Campground underwent logging operations that reduced privacy between sites but created additional areas for dog exercise.
