Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Zortman, MT

Are you in need of a campground near Zortman, MT? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Zortman, MT. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Zortman, Montana (5)

    1. Buckhorn Store, Cabins & RV Park

    1 Review
    Zortman, MT
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 673-3162

    "Great little-known Gas & Grocery store with easy access to the Little Rockies mountains of North Central Montana.  "

    3. Edgewater Inn And RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Malta, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 654-1302

    "Lake right across the street. Cleanest bathrooms! Delicious restaurant also right across the Highway. Love being off season it was not crowded. I imagine during season this would be high demand."

    "Pulled off highway 2 and had a lovely night at this campsite. A nice grass area for tent camping. The highlight for us was spending the evening in the pool and hot tub."

    4. Buffalo Camp

    1 Review
    Fort Peck Project, MT
    36 miles
    Website

    $10 - $15 / night

    "Near the campground, there is a research HQ for the reserve which is not open to the public and otherwise we didn't see anyone else the entire time.  "

    5. Trafton City Park

    3 Reviews
    Malta, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 654-1251

    $5 / night

    "We drove around the loop and found a little gravel driveway type thing by the soccer field, so we didn’t have to pull up on to the grass for the night."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Zortman, MT

31 Reviews of 5 Zortman Campgrounds


  • Melani T.
    Aug. 29, 2018

    Montana Gulch

    Such a beautiful place!

    Montana Gulch is such a great place to visit and stay if you are ever in the area. Being from Montana, I have had the pleasure of staying at quite a few places and this one is probably one of my favorites. I love that the campground is surrounded be the beautiful mountains, and there are so many great hikes you can go on. Whenever we decide where we are going to stay, we make sure that there are amazing hikes nearby. I would definitely look up hikes nearby before you go, that way you get a feel for what is around you, the length of the hike, and elevation gain. I would also caution that there is a lot of wild life in Montana. We saw a bear and her cubs in the distance on one of the hikes we went on. It was incredible to see, but we were definitely pretty cautious. The campground is great, clean, and well kept. There are quite a few spaces available, but definitely fill up fast in the summertime. We went in the peak of summer and all of the spaces were taken. Luckily we made our reservation online ahead of time. This campground was only for tents, and there was only 1 bathroom which was the only downside. No water onsite, so make sure to bring plenty of your own. There wasn't any picnic tables in the campsites, but there were tables throughout the campground. Pets are allowed, so we brought our dog.

  • Jeffrey R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 3, 2023

    Montana Gulch

    Quaint, quiet

    This campground is pretty nice and is tucked back up a road. It was for the most part fairly quiet.

    There is a store in Landusky we didn't visit, but we did check out the DY store as well as the store in Zortman. Keep in mind this area is pretty rural, so there's not much available when it comes to stores and whatnot.

    The folks in both stores were quite accommodating and friendly. 

    I would definitely go back.

  • James D.
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Montana Gulch

    My first time camping at a BLM site!

    There are no reservations available and only 10 spots, so I felt like I got lucky there was something available for me that night. By the time the sun went down there were only 3 other sites filled, so plenty of space. There is no potable water so come prepared. The cost was minimal, $8 or $9 each night if I remember correctly. The sites have campfire rings, tables but not grills. There is a restroom for the camp. There are some trails to explore which were well maintained but I believe backpacking through Glacier spoiled me. Pets were allowed but must be on a leash. It was a peaceful and quiet place to stay.

  • S
    Feb. 11, 2021

    Buckhorn Store, Cabins & RV Park

    Best place in town

    Great little-known Gas & Grocery store with easy access to the Little Rockies mountains of North Central Montana.  

    The mountain area provides miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, atv & horse back.  

    Friendly little town with rich history of gold, outlaws, fables and lore.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Trafton City Park

    MOSQUITOES

    Very nice of the city of Malta to allow overnight campers to stay in the park for $5. It’s just that though, a city park. It’s not a campground, so there are no signs or designated spots to park for the night. We drove around the loop and found a little gravel driveway type thing by the soccer field, so we didn’t have to pull up on to the grass for the night. A cool skoolie pulled in after us and parked along the row next to us on the grass. 

    The setup is just weird and you’ll have to find a spot to squeeze into where you’ll feel comfortable. I can’t imagine parking next to the playground structures, but along the edges of the park are a decent option. You pay with cash at a drop box at the entrance. Good cell reception for ATT and Verizon. Trash bins here, and gendered accessible pit toilets. And lots and lots of play options for kids. 

    But the star of the show here were the mosquitoes. I had to put on long pants, thick socks, and long sleeve hoodie every time I had to take the dogs out. I also carried a little hand held fan with me to keep them off the dogs. Occasionally a little breeze picked up and gave us a little break, but mostly the air was heavy and hot and still when we were here in late July and the mosquitoes were vicious.

  • Skylar M.
    Oct. 9, 2018

    Montana Gulch

    Love Montana!

    Montana is hands down one of my favorite places to visit to be outdoors. I am from Washington where there is TONS of places to camp and hike, and Montana definitely is a close tie to Washington and the incredible outdoors. One thing I love about Montana Gulch is the vast views of the mountains. The mountains surround you everywhere you look. The hiking here is incredible, so I highly recommend coming here to hike. Here are a few things we liked about this spot:

    1. Great hikes! As I mentioned above, there are some amazing hikes nearby. The farthest we drove for a hike was 1hr past the campground, but we really wanted to do this particular hike so we thought the drive was definitely worth it. It was a little rainy when we went, but that didn't stop us.
    2. Bigger campsite spaces. This is something that we really like about some campgrounds- is when the campsite spaces are "bigger" than normal. We were able to fit our car and 2 tents in the site. Also, each campsite was separated by trees and shrubs which gave you a little more privacy.
    3. Easy to find. We appreciated that there were signs on the road that directed us right to the campground. I like to trust my phone, but sometimes it doesn't lead you in the right direction. Thankfully their signage was great.
    4. Helpful rangers. They were super nice, and directed us to our campsite as well as give us some insight on great hikes nearby.

    The only thing we didn't like about the campground was that there was only 1 bathroom (that we could find), and it was pretty far from our campsite.

    Overall, I highly recommend coming here! Great place to stay with beautiful views.

  • Adeline T.
    Oct. 22, 2018

    Montana Gulch

    Great place!

    Montana is definitely one of my all time favorite places to visit. Being from Washington, there is so many hikes there, and Montana definitely reminds me a little of Washington- except the mountains are EVERYWHERE!! The hiking here is amazing, and Montana Gulch Campground is the best. The campground was really clean, and actually the bathrooms were clean as well and stocked with toilet paper when we were there. Which is shocking because most campgrounds have nasty bathrooms. The campsite spaces were fairly big, with enough room to pitch 2 tents and have our car in front too. There is a table and fire pit within your campsite. There is also some areas under cover with extra tables. The campground is easy to find, and the road was pretty good. I've been to a few places where the road leading to the campground is crappy. The hiking around here was amazing, recommend!! The staff was super friendly and helped us pick out a few hikes. The views were incredible. Wish I would have taken more pictures, but that just means we have to come back!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2019

    Buffalo Camp

    Have the prairie to yourself!

    This is a primitive campground in the American Prairie Reserve.  It seems to be a relatively unknown place and we were the only people in the campground for the night (there are 6 tent sites and 7 RV).  It was about 40 miles of high-quality gravel road to get here.  Near the campground, there is a research HQ for the reserve which is not open to the public and otherwise we didn't see anyone else the entire time.  

    Tent sites are walk-in and and on platforms, which you are required to use.  This means if you have two tents like us, you'll need two sites.  You tie the tents down to lashing points on on the side of the platform.  Each site has a fire pit, picnic table and there is a community covered picnic area and fire pit as well.  Free firewood is available next to the toilets.  There are vault toilets and non-potable water sources in the loop.  The walk-in is only about 15-50 yards, depending on the site.  From the campground, there is a small auditorium and nature trail available.  Bugs were pretty bad the night we were there, so we didn't try much of the nature trail.  

    Everything felt new and almost unused, like the campground had just opened.  The toilets were only okay in cleanliness, the main reason I took off a star.  It was a fantastic experience for the kids.  A buffalo herd roamed the area and even through the campground at night and in the morning.  Prairie dog towns were all over.  It was one of our most memorable camping experiences but definitely come prepared since nothing is available on site or nearby.  Many of the roads in the preserve are in pretty primitive shape so 4WD is recommended to get around the preserve, but you won’t need it to access the camp site.  We had a big windstorm come through during the night, so lash down carefully!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2022

    Trafton City Park

    Hot and dry

    We just needed a quick and inexpensive place for one night. This fit the bill. It was Labor Day. We thought we would grab a bite to eat at the DQ. It was closed. As was every other restaurant in town. We had corn dogs at the Cenex. We were one of two trailers camping there. We found a water spigot and camped beside it. No electricity. It's .5 miles from the highway.


Guide to Zortman

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Zortman, Montana, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry companions. With a variety of well-reviewed campgrounds, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your pets behind.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities available at these campgrounds

  • At Buckhorn Store, Cabins & RV Park, pets are welcome, and you'll find convenient features like electric hookups and drinking water.
  • Buffalo Camp offers a primitive experience with fire pits and picnic tables, perfect for a cozy evening with your pet.
  • Edgewater Inn And RV Park provides a spacious area for tent camping, along with amenities like showers and trash disposal, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Zortman

  • The trails around Buckhorn Store, Cabins & RV Park are perfect for hiking and biking, allowing you to explore the beautiful Little Rockies with your dog.
  • At Buffalo Camp, you can enjoy the vast American Prairie Reserve, where your pet can roam freely in a serene environment.
  • Zortman RV Park & Campground is big rig friendly and offers easy access to nearby trails, making it a great spot for outdoor adventures with your furry friend.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include unique features

  • Edgewater Inn And RV Park boasts a lovely pool and hot tub, providing a refreshing break after a day of exploring with your pet.
  • Trafton City Park allows for a budget-friendly stay with plenty of open space for your dog to play, although be mindful of the mosquitoes during warmer months.
  • Buffalo Camp features walk-in tent sites on platforms, ensuring a unique camping experience while keeping your pet safe and comfortable.

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