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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near West Glacier, MT

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Ryan Road Dispersed Camping offers multiple free pet-friendly sites located just 5 minutes from the West entrance to Glacier National Park. The dispersed camping area features approximately 10 designated campsites of various sizes along a well-maintained dirt road, with fire rings at each site. Pets are allowed without restrictions at all sites, though standard National Forest rules for pet management apply. West Glacier KOA Resort and Glacier Campground also welcome pets at their established campgrounds, providing more amenities including dedicated dog parks. The campsite was all guests expected and even more, with friendly and knowledgeable staff about Glacier National Park hotspots. Most sites can accommodate tents and smaller RVs, while only 3-4 sites can fit larger 36-foot travel trailers or big rigs.

Dog owners should practice bear safety while camping in this area due to wildlife activity. The Ryan Road area provides good cell service with 4 bars reported on T-Mobile and working Starlink connections, making it convenient for those needing to stay connected while camping with pets. Mosquitoes can be problematic during summer months, with several reviewers noting they were "pretty bad" despite bug spray. A temporary closure for logging work was reported in July 2025, so checking current access status before arrival is recommended. Sites fill quickly during peak season, especially with the limited number of free dispersed camping options so close to Glacier National Park, so arriving early is advised for securing a spot.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near West Glacier, Montana (140)

    1. Fish Creek Campground — Glacier National Park

    62 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 888-7800

    $30 / night

    "Located at the West Glacier entrance, Fish Creek campground is nestled right next to Lake McDonald. It’s a heavily wooded area, which gave us a lot of privacy between sites."

    "Easy paved access, nicely treed, clean sites, excellent site management, and very close proximity to the village of West Glacier, Lake McDonald Lake, Apgar Visitor Center, Apgar Ranger Station."

    2. Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park

    59 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 888-7800

    $45 - $90 / night

    "Close to apgar village and west glacier so you never feel like you’re far from any amenities."

    "This is particularly true for first time visitors, and those seeking to avail themselves of regular access to park amenities, which are predominantly concentrated here in West Glacier."

    3. West Glacier KOA Resort

    50 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5341

    "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. "

    "West Glacier KOA Nice campground, not surprisingly very crowded. Typical KOA, the sites are right on top of each other. Teenagers rudely cutting through your site."

    4. Glacier Campground

    51 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5689

    $45 - $120 / night

    "Less than a mile from West Glacier entrance. Currently reservations are only by phone but the owner said they were going to online soon. Would stay here anytime we visited Glacier."

    "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."

    5. Middle Fork Flathead River Dispersed

    49 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    4 miles
    Website

    "I stayed here for 3 mights while visiting the West Glacier section of Glacier National Park, and LOVED it! Met so many awesome people and had such a great time by the river."

    "It's a very scenic spot to hang out for a few days while you explore West Glacier, which is only a few miles away. I had very good reception with Cricket (AT&T). There's not a lot of privacy."

    6. Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping

    32 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    4 miles

    "I drove all the way through the beach back into the forest area for more privacy and that’s where the toilets are located. There were a total of four Porta potty‘s. No other services available."

    "Perfect location outside of west glacier. 15 min from the west entrance to the park. Option of large open river bank or wooded area to camp. Fires allowed."

    7. Ryan Road Dispersed Camping

    23 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-3800

    "I work from the road and was able to get decent connection and it was super close to the West Glacier entrance."

    "This was a great campsite really close to the West Glacier entrance. The road is easily accessible by most cars. There’s around 10 designated camp site of different sizes."

    8. Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    22 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5280

    "Nice big dog park. Location is close the west Glacier entrance"

    "It’s only 2.5 miles from the west glacier entrance and on the same side as the bike path for easy safe access. It’s a very clean and quiet campground."

    9. North fork Flathead River dispersed camping

    24 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    8 miles

    "I came around 6pm and all 4 sites were full so we just car camped in one of the parking spots. The four spots look really nice, but they most likely fill up quick, as we came on a Monday night."

    "It's pretty easy to find and close to West Glacier. The dirt road is DUSTY, but it is what it is (turn your lights on so you're more visible)."

    10. Sprague Creek Campground — Glacier National Park

    22 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 888-7800

    $30 / night

    "It doesn't get much better than being able to camp along the Going to the Sun Road with views and access to Lake McDonald!"

    "Next to the lake with shallow water as you walk out in to the lake (SO WARMER WATER!)"

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  • Danielle F.
    Jul. 16, 2022

    North American RV Park & Yurt Village

    Great location, convenient, clean and friendly!

    We 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.

  • Jeff R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Camp off North Fork Road

    Beautiful spot

    Just a big field, room for about 20 figs of any size. About 20 minutes from West Glacier, Columbia Falls closer has everything you'd need.

  • Chris H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2022

    West Glacier RV & Cabin Resort

    Nice Campground!

    Very nice campground with easy access to Glacier. Be wary of electric hookup, we were all set up and couldn't close out hatches due to large solar top on electric pole. Also, local gas is very expensive..head towards Kalispan a few miles from West Glacier and save over $2 a gallon.

  • Erin A.
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Glacier Campground

    Perfect for Glacier

    This was a cozy campground with AMAZING staff. Spots are a bit small wouldn’t recommend larger than a 30ft trailer. Water and electric (30amp only). Because wall the spots are nestled in the trees you definitely feel like you’ve got you’re personal space. Nice clean showers and laundry. They even have a cute cafe that is open for breakfast and dinner. A hidden gem! Less than a mile from West Glacier entrance. Currently reservations are only by phone but the owner said they were going to online soon. Would stay here anytime we visited Glacier.

  • dThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2023

    McGinnis Creek

    Good camping close to Glacier N.P.

    Great camping for van life. Plenty of pull offs on the side of the road. First few miles of McGinnis Creek rd are open all year. After that, the gates are closed until July 1st. There are about 5 spots for bigger trailers. We managed to find a spot on a side road before the gates, that fit our 32' travel trailer. Verizon and tmobile service but only 1 to 2 bars. This spot is only about 25 minutes from West Glacier. The road is a really good gravel road.

  • Adi The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2023

    McGinnis Creek

    Women aren't safe here!

    I love the beauty of this area, it's so dark at night and there are pockets of phone service (Verizon) and there's so many animals and wild flowers.

    There is a lot trafficking that happens here around the park though. Camping near West Glacier this is more prevalent because it's near the reservation. This area off North Fork Road is not far from the park and many people camp here also.

    I had an experience today early morning where two men in a truck tried to break into my car to get to me. I keep the windows blacked out with covers aside from the back small windows that are dark tint. I call in my Subaru Outback.

    They pulled up to look in the back windows and thought it was a woman in the car. Back the car up to block me and they got out of the car and came around to the cracked passenger window facing the forest to try to get to me.

    They didn't realize I saw them the whole time around the top of the blackout curtain. I grabbed my keys and turned my alarm on. They thankfully sped off. I jumped in the front and sped away and called the police.

    Many areas don't have cell service here, this spot did. Most are very vulnerable out here. It's 25min back to town and mostly without service.

    Colombia Falls said they sent the police but no one ever came. They never called me. Didn't see one officer on the highway driving into town. The car with the men passed me and I told them the car info and still I don't think anything happened at all.

    Don't sleep out here unless you have a gun and you feel very secure and self contained in your car. It's not safe. I had a similar experience in two other areas and I won't stay in the area anymore unless it's a private campground that is monitored or is a hotel room.

    Be very very safe. If I had been sleeping, I don't know what would have happened.

  • Abby M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping

    Perfect location near West Glacier

    The spot was wonderful. When you first turn off the main road there’s about 100 feet of very rough road so go super slow and keep to the left. And then splits three ways I kept the left and it was super smooth and brought me out onto the beach. I drove all the way through the beach back into the forest area for more privacy and that’s where the toilets are located. There were a total of four Porta potty‘s. No other services available. It’s 20 minutes from West glacier and had good enough AT&T service for me to work remotely. I would say they were about 15 other campers when I arrived Wednesday evening. The weekends I guarantee he gets very full but I think you could easily fit over 50 people camping here. I will definitely be back again and would recommend. I drive a Ford transit van and didn’t have issues.

  • j
    Sep. 14, 2019

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Beauty, nestled against the mountains

    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. 

    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.

Guide to West Glacier

West Glacier RV & Cabin Resort's two fenced dog parks provide dedicated exercise space for pets while staying minutes from Glacier National Park. Ryan Road Dispersed Camping allows dogs without additional fees on its free campsites, accessible via a maintained dirt road approximately 5 minutes from the West entrance to Glacier. Both locations maintain pet-friendly policies throughout their grounds, requiring dogs to remain leashed when outside designated off-leash areas. Glacier Campground welcomes pets at their wooded sites equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. Staff at Glacier Campground are known for being friendly and accommodating to pets while constantly maintaining the grounds. Most pet-friendly accommodations in the area provide waste stations and water access, with West Glacier RV & Cabin Resort offering full hookups alongside their pet amenities.

Hiking with pets requires proper preparation near West Glacier, especially given wildlife presence in the surrounding forest. While pets are allowed at most campgrounds outside the national park, dogs are restricted on most trails within Glacier National Park boundaries. Ryan Road's secluded camping spots provide quieter environments for pets sensitive to noise, though campers should practice bear safety with food storage around pets. Several campers report finding suitable spots for larger RVs along Ryan Road despite its rustic nature. Water access points along the Middle Fork and North Fork of the Flathead River offer pets swimming opportunities during warmer months. When temperatures rise in summer, the wooded sites at Glacier Campground provide natural shade for pets, with clean shower facilities nearby for owners. Most dispersed camping areas require bringing your own water supply for both humans and pets.

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