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Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park accommodates pets at all campsites, including tent areas, RV spots with full hookups, and pet-friendly cabins. The park maintains strict leash requirements throughout camping areas and hiking trails. Homestake Pass Dispersed camping area offers free, undeveloped sites where dogs can enjoy more freedom in a natural setting. Most campgrounds near Whitehall enforce standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed at all times, cleaned up after, and not left unattended. The campground at Missouri Headwaters State Park features grassy areas suitable for pet exercise, though mosquitoes can be problematic in certain seasons. Campers consistently note the well-maintained grounds and ample space between sites at several locations, providing comfortable environments for pets and their owners.
Hiking trails throughout the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest welcome leashed dogs, with Delmoe Lake Campground offering excellent access to pet-friendly paths. The Big Hole River access points provide opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer months, though owners should be vigilant about wildlife encounters in these areas. Pipestone OHV Recreation Area permits dogs but requires extra attention due to vehicle traffic on trails. Local campgrounds typically don't provide specialized pet amenities like washing stations or dedicated dog parks, so campers should pack accordingly. The small town of Whitehall has limited veterinary services, with more comprehensive care available in Butte or Bozeman. During peak summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to protect pets' paws from hot surfaces, particularly at exposed campgrounds like Pipestone.
"The layout of this state park was somewhat unusual: there are five loops within one larger loop with 32 sites plus seven additional pull-through sites on the outside of the loop."
"Once you are up near the caverns there is plenty of parking for RVs or cars. There is also a shady area to kennel your dogs for a fee, as they are not allowed in the caverns."
from $8 - $70 / night
Check Availability"We pulled off to the side of the General Store next to the RV park for check-in, which was quick and easy."
"This is a nice camping area although the sites are fairly close to each other. There are bugs because of the nearby pond."
"The spot was close to the highway - lots of potential spots - some “locals” who seem to live out there and run generators 24/7 - we had no problem and got a good night sleep to carry on our journey."
"Found a spot right by the entrance to the large camping area (approx 1/2mile past railroad tracks on the left). We were exposed from 3 sides, luckily we could park our jeep for privacy block."
"Located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Butte, Montana, Delmoe Lake was a beautiful place to camp for a night."
"Best out of the 7 campsites we visited on our Montana trip! It’s gorgeous and open and has trees you can easily sling up hammocks. Gorgeous lake."
from $8 / night
Check Availability"Just a short drive to Delmo lake from any of them. The campsites are very spread out so you don’t feel cramped."
"Definitely bare bones and off the beaten path, but if you’re willing to endure a bumpy ride for 20 minutes it’s a great stay!"
"Decent dog park. Decent playground. I did not use the bath house so can’t comment on that. No pool, but did have a nice patio area with tables and chairs behind the store."
"Showers, laundry, restocking the fridge, and letting the dogs run. Perfect spot on our journey"
from $58 - $70 / night
Check Availability"I didn't really walk around the campground, but it seemed like a smaller KOA. It is easy to find right off the interstate. I thought perhaps the highway noise would be an issue, but it was not. "
"The Campground is located just south of downtown and within walking distance of many of the attractions in this lovely historic city."
"This campsite is located in a beautiful remote area of Montana, only a short hike away from the beginning of the Missouri River. Large site. The only problem was there were many mosquitoes."
"We stayed at Site 16, which is at the far end of the campground and felt nicely tucked away."
from $14 - $26 / night
Check Availability"Harrison Lake FAS campground is a large spacious campground with most campsite being well spread out from each other. "
"This review is for nearby Tobacco Hills campground and Potosi Hot Springs (this was the nearest campground I could find)."
GuideNice dog park across the street, sites are a little tight but its perfect for a couple night stay. Awesome that its only 35 miles to Big Sky and its a gorgeous drive. Our sire only had electric/water but i know there are some with full hookups. Picnic tables and fire rings and sites are gravel.
LegendThis is a small KOA. Super friendly staff. Sites are shady unless you have a big rig - that area does not have shade. Decent dog park. Decent playground. I did not use the bath house so can’t comment on that. No pool, but did have a nice patio area with tables and chairs behind the store. I just stayed one night as we are on the road home. I do have one complaint and that is the sprinklers that came on overnight - it soaked the chairs and picnic table by our camper. I think the friendliness of the staff and the shady sites are the main reason for 5 stars.
TravelerWow this was a very unique camping experience up in the boulders. Had a lot of fun walking my dogs and cat up in there. (Yes my cat goes camping too). There was no water pumps on the campground, however there is a nice little creek running through that one could get water. Also there were vault toilets and the one we used was closer to the entrance of the campground. It was clean, however the door didn't lock. Really wish we didn't go on a holiday weekend as it sounded like a dirt bike ho-down and wasn't very relaxing. We will try again during the week or a non holiday weekend. The stars were gorgeous, and the bird watching was phenomenal. At least when there weren't dirt bikes.
ScoutOur favorite campground to date! The hosts are wonderful, helpful, and kind people. The area is just beautiful, with the river only a few steps away, and there is plenty of room for people and pets to run and play. Lots of fun hiking trails nearby. Two big loops for campers (one first-come first-serve, one for reservations); the hosts were happy to point out the best spots to accommodate our 36-ft fifth-wheel. Clean restrooms with water spigots at each. We all love everything about this place!
LegendThis is a nice campground just outside of Townsend Montana. Good information signs about the area and the Lewis and Clark journey. A nice fishing pond is available for children 14 and under. Campground is on the edge of the Missouri river. The only draw back is noise from the nearby highway.
ScoutThis campground is conveniently located near downtown Ennis, Montana. While you're close enough to town to run and get coffee in the morning, your spot will feel tucked back by the river. The only downside of this campground is that occasionally throughout the night you can hear cars and semi-trucks passing over the nearby bridge. Our camp spot was close to the bridge so maybe if you were further back in the campground it wouldn't be as noticeable. Across the river, from our camp spot, we could easily see residential homes. They are nice homes but it doesn't give you a completely secluded feeling because of that.
TravelerThis campsite is located in a beautiful remote area of Montana, only a short hike away from the beginning of the Missouri River. Large site. The only problem was there were many mosquitoes.
TravelerI I initially found this on free campsites. Com. Though the official website is listed as BLM, BLM actually doesn't have Galena Gulch on their site. However, this is a clean and mowed campsite that is largely grassy field next to the boulder River. The mountainous and forested Recreation area surrounded it though.
There is plenty of space for RVs, though there are no hookups of any kind. There is no water and no electricity and no cell phone service. I have Verizon. I took a star away because there wasn't any water but added it back because it was free!
There were probably a dozen official sites that had fire rings and a parking spur. While there were a couple sizable rigs there, if your RV is so big that you must have a pull through, you will probably find this Campground challenging.
There was a large grassy area and another smaller grassy area that were simply open with no fire ring or parking spur. However, it was very easy to park on the grass and several people could pitch tents there if they wanted. I did this.
There are two side-by-side pit toilets and an information board in the center. They were clean and stocked. Once again, I want to emphasize that there is no water here. The boulder river is directly adjacent but locals in Montana don't consider any water safe.
There were multiple people there with their dogs and a great number of sites filled with RVs. At the time I was there there were only two of us tenting.
Your GPS will get you here, nearly. Take the exit it tells you and follow the directions. However, my GPS told me that I had arrived and I was looking at the boulder River on the right and houses on the left and no Campground. What you have to do is go up the road another hundred feet and follow the sign to turn right to Galena Recreation Area. This takes you on an underpass under the freeway and immediately becomes a gravel road that goes over a one-lane bridge. You can't make any wrong turn here. As soon as you cross the bridge you will see the campground immediately on your right. From the time you make the right hand turn to the campground it is probably a couple hundred feet.From getting off the freeway to the campsite is probably less than a mile
I was there for 3 night and it was full every night. However, the turnover seems high as it appears most people use it as an overnight on their travels, especially since there are not any services there. But it's a pretty area. Some people bring their ATV and use the dirt road that runs through the recreation Area to drive around. You can use that road to hike to , also the radon health mine is right up the road.
Bring water and food as you would have to drive 20 minutes back to Boulder to get services. Boulder's a cute small town with a few restaurants, a grocery store, gas stations and a very wonderful Hot Springs Resort.
GuideNice location for an overnight rest spot. We had a tent site, close to the road, but traffic wasn’t bad after dark. Site was grassy. No fires allowed for obvious reasons. We were the only tent guests. Most people looked like they were long term RV’rs. IMMACULATE bathrooms and showers with hot water and pressure ! There’s a hot springs nearby, a water slide, golf course and resort hotel/casino. Easy access to I-15. Only drawback I could see was that there was dog poop everywhere. Bags were provided, but apparently people don’t use them :(
Campground options near Whitehall, Montana include both developed sites and dispersed camping areas. The town sits at an elevation of 4,357 feet in Jefferson County, situated between Butte and Bozeman along Interstate 90. Summer temperatures typically range from 45-85°F, while winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that can drop well below freezing. The area features mixed forests of pine and juniper with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.
Fishing access points: Harrison Lake Campground offers multiple locations to launch boats or fish from shore. "Harrison Lake FAS campground is a large spacious campground with most campsite being well spread out from each other... The site has a concrete boat ramp as well as several other locations one could put a boat in the water," notes camper Dexter I.
Tour historical sites: Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground combines camping with historical exploration. "Experience Camping near where Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the Corps of Discovery camped at the headwaters of the Missouri river in 1805... Historical signs about the Corps of Discovers stay at the headwaters of the Missouri and their journey are located through out the park," writes camper Dexter I.
Mountain biking: The trail systems near Homestake Pass Dispersed camping area connect to extensive networks. "Found several good running/biking trails. The boulders are quite amazing!" reports TheFoxphire F. The Continental Divide Trail also passes through this area, offering day hiking options.
Level camping spots: Delmoe Lake offers relatively flat terrain for comfortable tent setup. "Clean campground and bathroom facilities. Most sites offer ample privacy and direct lake access," according to Carrie C. The area provides stable ground for tents without excessive slope.
Wildlife viewing: Harrison Lake Campground delivers opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Very spread out and very private. Definitely not fancy, very bare bones which is what we like... Beautiful range country, one of my favorite out of the way spots," says Kaite G. Early mornings offer the best chances to spot deer, eagles, and other animals.
Natural hot springs: The region contains undeveloped hot springs for soaking. "There are two small hot springs undeveloped other than a fence about .5 miles from the campground. A great overnight trip from Bozeman (or a day trip). It's a spectacular drive and a lovely soak," shares Lindsay B. about the Potosi Hot Springs area near Harrison Lake.
Water availability concerns: Bring sufficient water supplies when camping in this region. About Homestake Pass Dispersed camping, TheFoxphire F. advises, "I do not recommend getting water from Butte other than from 'Ultimate Big Spring Water' which cost $15 for 5gal with a jug. Apparently Butte has occasional toxic leakage into the mains from the Toxic Pits."
Seasonal water levels: Lakes in the area can experience significant fluctuation. "The lake is really hurting for water this year, I would say that about only 25% of the lake volume was left on my visit, so this lake and all of Montana could really do with some rain," reports Dexter I. about Harrison Lake.
Cell service variability: Connectivity varies widely throughout the camping areas near Whitehall. "Some have 3 bars of 4G Verizon, others none," notes Bryce B. about Delmoe Lake, while Marc M. reports "excellent cellular coverage" at Homestake Pass despite being "just a few minutes from the freeway on a relatively good dirt road."
Budget-friendly activities: The Cub Rangers program at Lewis & Clark Caverns provides educational engagement for children. "Did you know you can print out a packet for your little ones to become Cub Rangers at this State Park? There are great amenities for both camping and RV'S with a child's playground located on the camp," suggests Sierra V.
Swimming options: Cardwell General Store and Campground offers water recreation for families. "The kids loved the playground and tons of open grass space and swings throughout, and they also have a pond that you can even fish him on site at the back of the property," shares Amber W.
Mosquito management: Prepare for seasonal insects at Missouri Headwaters. "Probably the most amount of mosquitoes I've ever seen at a campsite due to the marshy environment around the sites but, still beautiful. Make sure you have lots of bug spray or clothes that cover your arms and legs," warns Haley N. Campers report the insects typically decrease after sunset.
Dump station locations: Plan your waste management stops carefully. At Lewis & Clark Caverns, Craig S. notes, "Electric only campsite. Water fill and dump station are separate from sites," while reporting that cell reception includes "One to 2 bars on at&t or Verizon."
Site selection challenges: Three Forks KOA Journey requires careful navigation for larger rigs. "It was really nice and really clean. We stayed for 3 nights here. Everyone was really helpful getting us setup with how we needed to be. We have a big rig and was towing a trailer so the turns were somewhat tight getting in and out," reports Caleb L.
Leveling requirements: Prepare for uneven terrain at some campgrounds. Michael B. shares about Lewis & Clark Caverns: "Had to use all our jack stands to combat the slope of our site (P007). Others looked much more level."
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