Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Wolf Creek, MT
Holter Dam Recreation Site Campground accommodates pets with 15 sites featuring covered picnic tables and fire rings. All pet-friendly sites sit along the edge of a large parking area with 13 sites offering flat grassy areas suitable for tent camping. Pets must remain leashed throughout the campground while enjoying the riverside location. Log Gulch Recreation Site and Wolf Creek Bridge also welcome pets, offering fishing access and picnic tables. The campsites at Wolf Creek Bridge were recently relocated, with three sites now situated near the vault toilets. Each campground charges fees ranging from $10-18 per night, with discounts available for senior and access pass holders. The Wolf Creek Bridge fishing access site gained significant upgrades including paved parking areas replacing the previous mud and dirt surfaces.
Nearby hiking trails provide excellent exercise opportunities for leashed dogs along the Missouri River corridor. Dogs should remain under control at all times due to local wildlife, as Big Horn Sheep are frequently spotted on surrounding hillsides at Holter Dam. Water access points feature large rocks for erosion mitigation, requiring careful supervision of pets. The boat launch area includes additional toilet facilities a short distance from the main campground. During summer months, Lake Holter offers swimming opportunities, though pets are not allowed on the designated swimming beach. Campground facilities remain basic with vault toilets but no showers. Water stations are available throughout the area, ensuring pets stay hydrated during Montana's hot summer days when temperatures can reach 105°F.
