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Donnie Sexton

Traveling With Pets in Montana

For some of us, it's hard to hit the road without our pup. With wide-open spaces, miles of hiking trails and sparkling waters, Western Montana is a great place for a pet-friendly vacation, and there’s plenty of lodging to accommodate your loyal traveler.

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Dogs love roaming the hills and rivers as much as we do, and Glacier Country is the perfect getaway for the whole family, including those furry friends.

It's important to note that pets are not allowed on some public lands and waterways, and in other areas they must be leashed. Please be respectful of seasonal and year-round laws and posted signage about pets. Also note that dogs can be considered predators (and prey) to some wildlife, so it’s very important to obey all the rules. Also clean up after your pet, and make sure they have enough food and water while you’re out exploring.

Where to Play and Stay With Your Pup in Our Pet-Friendly Paradise

State Parks

Pet are allowed ON LEASH in most of Montana’s State Parks. Click here for rules and a list of the parks that do not allow pets.

Glacier National Park

Within Glacier National Park, pets are allowed in developed areas, in front-country campgrounds and picnic areas, along roads, in parking areas and in boats on lakes where motorized watercraft are permitted. Pets are not permitted on trails, along lake shores, in the backcountry or in any building. Click here for more information.

Dog Parks/Runs

Some of Western Montana’s larger cities have off-leash dog parks. Be sure to follow posted signage at each park.

Pet-Friendly Lodging

If you’re traveling with your canine companion, you’re not limited to camping and pet-friendly hotels and motels. Plenty of Western Montana ranches, resorts, vacation homes and cabins also welcome pets. See below for pet-friendly lodging options. 

Note that service animals are not considered pets, so rules/regulations do not apply.

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Featured Listings

Angler's Roost in Western Montana.

Angler's Roost

815 U.S. Highway 93 S.
Hamilton, MT 59840

Falls Motel in Western Montana.

Falls Motel

112 S. Gallatin St.
Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Historical Museum at Fort Missoula in Western Montana.

Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

3400 Captain Rawn Way at Fort Missoula Building #322
Missoula, MT 59804

Lincoln's Silver $ Inn in Western Montana.

Lincoln's Silver $ Inn

Exit 16 on I-90, west of Missoula
Haugan, MT 59842

North Forty Resort in Western Montana.

North Forty Resort

3765 State Highway 40 W.
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

West Glacier KOA in Western Montana.

West Glacier KOA

355 Halfmoon Flats Road
West Glacier, MT 59936

Other Listings

Aero Inn

  • 1830 U.S. Highway 93 S. Kalispell, Montana 59901
  • 406.755.3798
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Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat

  • 308 N. Spring St. Hot Springs, MT 59845
  • 406.741.2283
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Alberton Orchards

  • 1022 Sawmill Gulch Road Alberton, MT 59820
  • 406.380.3308
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America's Best Value Inn - Kalispell

  • 1550 U.S. Highway 93 N. Kalispell, MT 59901
  • 406.756.3222
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Apres Whitefish

  • 800 Spokane Ave. Whitefish, MT 59937
  • 406.862.8255
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Baymont by Wyndham

  • 6390 U.S. Highway 93 S. Whitefish, MT 59937
  • 406.862.4020
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Bear Creek Resort

  • 995 Blue Slide Road Thompson Falls, MT 59873
  • 406.827.4857
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Bearmouth Chalet and RV Park

  • 1611 W. Drummond Frontage Road Clinton, MT 59825
  • 406.825.9950
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Best Western Plus Kalispell/Glacier Park West Hotel & Suites

  • 255 Montclair Drive Kalispell, MT 59901
  • 406.257.5255
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Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge

  • 6510 U.S. Highway 93 S. Whitefish, MT 59937
  • 406.862.2569
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Bigfork Mountain Lake Lodge

  • 14735 Sylvan Drive Bigfork, MT 59911
  • 406.837.3800
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Bison Creek Ranch

  • 20722 U.S. Highway 2 W. East Glacier Park, MT 59434
  • 406.226.4482
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Bitterroot River Inn and Conference Center

  • 139 Bitterroot Plaza Drive Hamilton, MT 59840
  • 406.375.2525
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Broadway Inn Conference Center

  • 1609 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59808
  • 800.286.2316
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Butcher Creek Outfitters

  • 7428 Fortine Creek Road Trego, MT 59934
  • 406.291.0748
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CSKT Bison Range

  • 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824
  • 406.644.2211
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City Center Motel

Columbia Falls RV Park

  • 103 U.S. Highway 2 E. Columbia Falls, MT 59912
  • 406.892.1122
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Dan d’ Lion Eatery

  • 8942 U.S. Highway 2 E. Hungry Horse, MT 59919
  • 406.387.9891
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Darmont Hotel and Suites

Destinie Fouche Photography

Diamond S RV Park

  • 46711 Old U.S. Highway 93 Ronan, MT 59864
  • 406.676.2267
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Downing Mountain Lodge

  • 1017 Grubstake Road Hamilton, MT 59840
  • 406.531.1486
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Eagle Nest RV Resort

  • 35800 Eagle Nest Drive Polson, MT 59860
  • 406.883.5904
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East Glacier Motel & Cabins

  • 1107 Montana Highway 49 East Glacier Park, Montana 59434
  • 406.226.5593

Econo Lodge

  • 4953 N. Reserve St. Missoula, MT 59808
  • 406.542.7550
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Edgewater RV Resort & Motel

Elements Tipis

  • 33320 Gingras Springs Road Polson, MT 59860
  • 406.552.8516
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Far West Boat Tours

Flathead Lake Inn

  • 125 Anchor Way Polson, MT 59860-9666
  • 406.883.6251
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Flathead Lake Resort

  • 14871 State Highway 35 Bigfork, MT 59911
  • 406.909.0692
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Glacier Bark Kennels

  • 636 Kelley Road Columbia Falls, MT 59912
  • 406.314.8106
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Glacier Elkhorn Cabins & Campground

  • 4379 U.S. Highway 89 W. Babb, MT 59411
  • 605.431.1742
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Glacier Mist RV Park

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kalispell

  • 275 Treeline Rd Kalispell, Montana 59901
  • 406.755.7405
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Homestead Cabin Resort

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalispell

  • 195 Hutton Ranch Road Kalispell, MT 59901
  • 406.755.8080
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Missoula

  • 4825 N. Reserve St. Missoula, MT 59808
  • 406.721.0990
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I Love Whitefish

  • 14 W. Second St., Suite 6 Whitefish, MT 59937
  • 406.309.0238
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KTay Photography

La Quinta Inn - Missoula

  • 5059 N. Reserve St. Missoula, MT 59808
  • 406.549.9000
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Lake Creek Inn

Lake Five Resort

  • 540 Belton Stage Road West Glacier, MT 59936
  • 406.387.5601
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Lost Trail Hot Springs

  • 283 Lost Trail Hot Springs Road Sula, MT 59871
  • 406.821.3574
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Mini Golden Inns Motel

  • 8955 U.S. Highway 2 E. Hungry Horse, MT 59919
  • 800.894.6464

Montana Basecamp

  • 1000 Basecamp Drive Kalispell, MT 59901
  • 406.314.7651
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Motel 6

  • 1540 U.S. Highway 93 S. Kalispell, MT 59901
  • 406.952.3206
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Mountain Meadow RV Park & Cabins

  • 9125 U.S. Highway 2 E. Hungry Horse, MT 59919
  • 406.387.9125
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My Place Hotel - Missoula

  • 2951 Expo Parkway Missoula, MT 59808
  • 406.926.1001
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Northwest Montana Retreat

Outback Montana RV Park & Campground

  • 13772 Outback Lane Bigfork, Montana 59911
  • 406.837.6973
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Ovando Inn and Blackfoot Commercial Company

Polson Motorcoach Resort

  • 200 Irvine Flats Road Polson, MT 59860
  • 406.883.2333
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Quality Inn Big Sky - Kalispell

  • 1330 U.S. Highway 2 W. Kalispell, MT 59901
  • 406.309.6268
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ROAM Beyond, Glacier National Park

  • 2347 Middle Road Columbia Falls, MT 59912
  • 406.458.1445
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Red Eagle Motel

  • 16 Red Eagle Road St. Mary, MT 59417
  • 406.732.4453
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Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites Polson

  • 209 Ridgewater Drive Polson, MT 59860
  • 406.872.2200
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St. Mary/East Glacier KOA Holiday

  • 106 West Shore Road St. Mary, MT 59417
  • 406.732.4122
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Stoner Creek Cabins

  • 222 Crystal View Court Lakeside, MT 59922
  • 406.270.3239
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Sundance Campground & RV Park

  • 10545 U.S. Highway 2 E. Coram, MT 59913
  • 406.387.5016
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Sunset RV Park Montana

  • 401 Fourth Ave. SW Cut Bank, MT 59427
  • 406.873.0733
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Super 8 - Kalispell Glacier Park

  • 1341 First Ave. E. Kalispell, MT 59901
  • 406.203.9105
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Swan Lake Trading Post

  • 22998 State Highway 83 Swan Lake, MT 59911
  • 406.886.2303
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Switchback Suites

Tamaracks Resort

  • 3481 State Highway 83 N., Mile Marker 17 Seeley Lake, MT 59868
  • 406.677.2433
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The Cabins at Deer Crossing

  • 396 Hayes Creek Road Hamilton, MT 59840
  • 406.363.2232
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The Lakeside Motel & Resort Inc.

  • 2955 State Highway 200 Trout Creek, MT 59874
  • 406.827.4458
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Timber Wolf Resort

  • 9105 U.S. Highway 2 E. Hungry Horse, MT 59919
  • 406.387.9653
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Timbers Motel

  • 8540 State Highway 35 Bigfork, Montana 59911
  • 406.837.6200
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Tourism Lethbridge

  • 2805 Scenic Drive S. Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 5B7
  • 403.394.2403
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Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park

Travelodge by Wyndham - Kalispell

Trout Creek Motel and RV Park

  • 2972 State Highway 200 Trout Creek, MT 59874
  • 406.827.3268
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Western Curios

  • 129 Central Ave. E. Browning, MT 59417
  • 406.338.2815

Wilderness Spirit Cabins

  • 472 Woodcrest Lane Corvallis, MT 59828
  • 540.271.4450
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Wood's Lodge

  • 5725 U.S. Highway 93 S. Whitefish, MT 59937
  • 406.209.8712
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Woodspring Suites Hotel

  • 3035 Stockyard Road Missoula, MT 59808
  • 406.317.7444
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Yellowrock Campground

  • 9955 U.S. Highway 12 W. Lolo, MT 59847
  • 406.273.0141
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