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Strawberry Hill Recreation Area allows dispersed camping with pets on BLM land near Terry, Montana. This free camping area features primitive sites suitable for tents and smaller RVs, with a steep access road that requires AWD or 4WD vehicles. No designated campsites, fire pits or tables are provided, but the area offers stunning views for stargazing. The dirt road ends approximately one mile in where vehicles must turn around. Campers report finding small fire rings at some sites, though broken glass has been noted at certain locations.
Short Pine OHV Area provides another pet-friendly dispersed camping option near Terry, functioning primarily as a recreation area for off-road vehicles. The area includes a clean portable toilet but lacks water and other amenities. Camping is permitted for up to 14 days in what resembles a gravel parking lot. The site experiences some traffic from large trucks throughout the night and OHV activity that can continue past midnight. For established campgrounds, Terry RV Oasis and Small Towne RV Campground both accommodate pets with full hookup sites, though amenities vary. BLM Mathews Recreation Area offers free camping for up to 16 days with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and a covered patio with barbecues. Most sites are walk-in from the parking area with concrete walks for mobility access. The peaceful riverside location includes boat access.
"Close to 94, so some highway noise. The water in Terry has a lot of iron, I'm sure it's potable, but it looks cloudy and brown. Not the campgrounds fault."
from $25 / night
from $45 / night
Check Availability"We had planned to travel through the area but hadn’t planned to stop—until we hit the Tourist Center at the Montana border and found a brochure for thus park."
"This is a beautiful area of Montana that goes under visited and under appreciated. The campground is just as nice as you would find in one of the national parks."
from $12 - $28 / night
Check Availability"Walking paths very, very clean."
"We found shade for van adjacent to toilets and picnic pavilion."
"This place is very relaxing a great little heated pool, playground and dog park (our dog loves being off leash!) super clean bathrooms and a great communal pavilion with grills to use."
"The dog park is very small, more of a kennel area, but you can easily walk down to the pond and city park for more exercise."
from $58 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Absolutely stunning views with calling off the beaten path. You definitely need awd or 4wd as the terrain is rugged getting to sites. The first one or two aren’t terrible."
"There is a highway nearby but almost no traffic."
"This was an excellent spot for jeeps/off road vehicles. Very private, lots of fun if you have dirt bikes or four wheelers with you to explore."
"Great staff close to lots of trails and west Yellowstone entry"
"Place was clean and well kept but like a typical RV park spaces were pretty much right next to each other."
RangerThis place is very relaxing a great little heated pool, playground and dog park (our dog loves being off leash!) super clean bathrooms and a great communal pavilion with grills to use. Swings and sitting areas all around and a river close by that my kids and dog loved walking by/in. All in all a great, peaceful stay.
GuideGreat place to park for a night or two! Very clean and well maintained, with a great playground and pool area for the kids. The dog park is very small, more of a kennel area, but you can easily walk down to the pond and city park for more exercise.
Legendwow, what a find! We had planned to travel through the area but hadn’t planned to stop—until we hit the Tourist Center at the Montana border and found a brochure for thus park. If you love geology and want a quieter less crowded and more accessible experience than the Theodore Roosevelt National Park nearby, then this place is for you! There are several campgrounds and dispersed campsites to choose from, the RV campground is small and packed and a bit barren, but the tent sites are magnificent. There are incredible canyon views from the “Pine on Rocks” campground close to the park amphitheater, but the campsites are kind of on the edge of a cliff so would not be good with kids or pets. The trails are magnificent, and you can hike to all kinds of geological wonders, even some dinosaur digs in action! However, don’t do like we did as we came in August and the heat is BRUTAL and we werent able to hike as much as we wanted. However, we were pleased that our dog was able to join us as we discovered dogs arent allowed on the hiking trails over at the National Park
LegendThis is a Journey KOA. It’s naturally close to the interstate and very nicely maintained. The bathhouse had been recently painted and the showers recently tiled. The staff were very kind and welcoming. Small off leash Kamp K9 park for your pup and a nice playground for kids. A community patio and grille was available too if you were interested. We opted for a patio site and it had the cutest wooden swing to relax in after a weary-making day on the road. There’s a neighborhood essentially surrounding the park. People (locals) often walked their pets road along the outside of the campground. Very friendly, small town/kind folks. Next to a railroad and the workers arrived early to begin their workday. This is a KOA Journey though so it’s close to businesses/highways, meant to be an easy stopover so the surroundings shouldn’t takeaway from this great campground getting 5 stars.
ScoutThis place is a dirty junk heap. There are no bathrooms or showers, which their website fails to mention. Right along the Interstate and noisy. Feral cats everywhere. All posted photos are old. Any positive review is a lie.
LegendClean and well cared for. Excellent wifi. Host is super nice! Spaces are well spaced and the grass is well cared for. About half pull through and half back in. Close to 94, so some highway noise. The water in Terry has a lot of iron, I'm sure it's potable, but it looks cloudy and brown. Not the campgrounds fault. Excellent value for going to see the Terry Badlands and Mikoshako. $25/night for full hook ups.
GuideTucked away on the outskirts of the city. Close to stores if needed. Nice sites. Friendly helpful staff. Full hookups. Shaded. Space between sites. Big trees. Bathroom/laundry facilities.
LegendThis review is from the perspective of an overnight or short-term stay versus a destination location. We ensured we obeyed the campground’s(CG) instructional email stating to take Exit 135 and no others as there’s a low bridge through town from the other exits. We then followed the instructions to this quaint little KOA CG. The people running the CG were super friendly, and check-in was quick and easy. We were led to pull through site 82 with FHUs. The utilities were placed in the middle of the site to include two sewer connections, which was nice as our new Brinkley Toy Hauler has two sewer connections. The sites have newer picnic tables and fire pits. The WiFi speed here was okay, and we got enough of a northern shot through the mature trees to have usable Starlink. We got 4 bars on Verizon. The water pressure was also good. They have a spacious laundry with a nice book swap library. The office has a small gift shop with grocery items, including selling local steaks, as this is where the USDA’s Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory is located. They have a medium-sized fenced-in dog run, but there is plenty of room to walk your dog, especially out of the west side of the CG near the Yellowstone River. We enjoyed our overnight stay here.
RangerThis is a beautiful area of Montana that goes under visited and under appreciated. The campground is just as nice as you would find in one of the national parks. There are fire pits, tables, pit toilets, and the availability of firewood and water at each camping area. I was able to make my way down here in January and happened to be the only fool camping in the Montana winter when a wind storm rolled through. Regardless of the wind, this is a wonderful campground with plenty of hiking and biking extremely close to the campground.
Dispersed camping options near Terry, Montana include BLM lands in an area characterized by rolling grasslands and badlands formations at an elevation of approximately 2,200 feet. The region experiences significant seasonal temperature variations with summer highs reaching 90°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Most primitive camping areas lack reliable cell service and require preparation for variable weather conditions.
Hike the badlands formations: Short Pine OHV Area offers more than just vehicle recreation. As one visitor noted, "This was an excellent spot for jeeps/off road vehicles. Very private, lots of fun if you have dirt bikes or four wheelers with you to explore... Pit toilet was clean and unlocked. There was a map of the entire park as well. Probably one of my favorite spots." The area provides opportunities for hiking among unique geological formations.
Explore nearby state parks: Makoshika State Park Campground features extensive hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. A camper shared, "The hiking was ...well... Awesome! You can actually walk through the hills and on top and around. There were rabbits appearing and disappearing. There were benches in interesting places. Informational markers and interesting spots." Located approximately 25 miles from Terry, this park offers educational opportunities with dinosaur fossils.
Fishing access: Located along the Yellowstone River, Fallon Bridge provides river access for anglers. While primarily a fishing access point rather than a dedicated campground, one visitor clarified, "This is a spot that provides fishing access not really a campground. I believe you could stay here but there are no real designated spots, it is right next to the road, no trees, nothing really to do." Bring your own fishing gear as no rentals are available.
Affordable stays: BLM Mathews Recreation Area offers no-cost camping options. A visitor confirmed, "Upto 16 days camping and it is free." This makes it an economical base for exploring the Terry area.
River access: Riverside locations provide water recreation opportunities. At BLM Mathews Recreation Area, a camper described it as a "Nice scenic location by the river side with boat access." The concrete paths make this area more accessible than many primitive sites.
Stargazing opportunities: Strawberry Hill Recreation Area Dispersed Camping offers exceptional night sky viewing. One visitor commented, "Views were beautiful and stargazing was awesome top tier." The minimal light pollution creates optimal conditions for astronomy enthusiasts.
Road conditions: Access to many dispersed camping areas requires appropriate vehicles. At Strawberry Hill, a visitor advised, "You definitely need awd or 4wd as the terrain is rugged getting to sites. The first one or two aren't terrible... Explored a bit further and wouldn't advise as it's very rough and didn't see much for quality camping."
Limited amenities: Most dispersed sites lack basic facilities. A camper at Strawberry Hill noted, "There are no designated areas off the road, no fire pits or tables." Pack accordingly with sufficient water and waste disposal plans.
Potential noise issues: Some camping areas experience unexpected noise disturbances. At Miles City KOA, a camper mentioned, "This is your typical KOA, very nice staff, very clean but lots of people. It is also RIGHT next to a train track which ran all night." Similarly, at BLM Mathews Recreation Area, another reported "6 trains in the night just a quarter mile away."
Kid-friendly parks: Makoshika State Park offers educational opportunities for children. A visitor recommended, "Kids would love this park... The hiking was awesome! You can actually walk through the hills and on top and around. There were rabbits appearing and disappearing... Excellent place to bring the kids."
Playground access: Big Sky Camp & RV Park previously featured playground facilities, though recent visitors note changes. A reviewer mentioned, "The playground is gone now," so verify current amenities before planning a family stay with children expecting play equipment.
Swimming options: During warm months, some facilities offer swimming. At Miles City KOA, a visitor appreciated, "A very nice taken care of campground! This place is very relaxing a great little heated pool, playground and dog park... super clean bathrooms and a great communal pavilion with grills to use."
Dump stations: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Terry have limited waste disposal facilities. At Small Towne RV Campground, visitors can access sanitary dump stations, though one visitor warned about water quality: "The water in Terry has a lot of iron, I'm sure it's potable, but it looks cloudy and brown. Not the campgrounds fault."
Hookup availability: For those requiring electrical connections, options exist despite the remote location. One camper at Small Towne RV Campground noted, "About half pull through and half back in... Excellent value for going to see the Terry Badlands and Mikoshako. $25/night for full hook ups."
Clearance issues: RVers should note potential obstacles. At Miles City KOA, a visitor warned, "Pay attention to the directions given to get into the campground as there is an 11' clearance bridge in town." Plan routes accordingly to avoid clearance problems with larger rigs.
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