Dog-Friendly Activities in Helmville, MT

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Helmville. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Lone Pine State Park

Kalispell, MT

Lone Pine State Park Lone Pine State Park in Montana is pet friendly! With 7.5 miles of trails to explore with your pup, this peaceful spot is a great place to relax and check out the bountiful wildflowers, wildlife and views of the Flathead Valley. The 270-acre park has a number of picnic shelters, so make sure you pack some lunch for Fido. See Details

Skyline Park Dog Park

Butte, MT

Skyline Park Dog Park Bring Fido to Skyline Park Dog Park in Butte, MT. The fully fenced park has three separate areas designated for dogs of varying sizes, and there are drinking fountains for humans and their pets. Dogs should be kept on a leash until they are inside the dog park. Please clean up after your pets. See Details

Wayfarers / Flathead Lake State Park

Bigfork, MT

Wayfarers / Flathead Lake State Park The Wayfarers area of the Flathead Lake State Park is pet friendly! There's a mixed forest to explore at this 67-acre park. You'll also notice the pretty wildflowers that sprawl across the open areas. This Bigfork park features nature walks over the rocky shoreline to the cliffs, popular among pets and owners searching for an excellent view of Flathead Lake. Pack a picnic to enjoy with your pup along the coastline. The day-use area is open all year round. See Details

Glacier Brewing Company

Polson, MT

Glacier Brewing Company Dog-friendly Glacier Brewing Company welcomes Fido to join you for some craft beer at their microbrewery in Polson, MT. Leashed dogs are welcome in the tap house and the fenced-in, partially covered outdoor beer garden. In addition to craft beer, they also produce hard seltzers and craft soda onsite. The property also features outdoor games, pinball, and live music. Food trucks can also sometimes be found onsite. Check their website for a list of current events. See Details

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Bozeman, MT

Custer Gallatin National Forest Custer Gallatin National Forest in Bozeman, MT, welcomes dogs to enjoy the wilderness and pet-friendly trails with their humans. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6-feet in all designated recreation areas including parking lots, picnic areas, day hiking trails, trailheads, interpretive centers, restrooms, boat docks and piers, and developed campgrounds. Dogs may be off leash when on non-day hiking trails and in the backcountry, but should be leashed when encountering other hikers. The address leads to the forest office where information on Custer Gallatin National Forest can be acquired before heading into the wilderness. See Details

First Peoples Buffalo State Park

Ulm, MT

First Peoples Buffalo State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at First Peoples Buffalo State Park in Ulm, MT. Native people once wandered the interpretive trails with herds of bison. The main pet-friendly trail is guided, so you can give yourself a lovely tour of the history of the vast valleys and mountains, with a panoramic view to go with it. See Details

Yellow Bay / Flathead Lake State Park

Bigfork, MT

Yellow Bay / Flathead Lake State Park Yellow Bay at Flathead Lake State Park is pet friendly! Located in the heart of the popular Bigfork, MT, this area around the largest lake in the state is about 15 acres in size and offers a few different trails for dogs and their owners to enjoy together. Anglers enjoy the bountiful supply of trout and lots of birds for ornithologists to discover. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Paws to Play Dog Park

Kalispell, MT

Paws to Play Dog Park Bring Fido to Paws to Play Dog Park, located within Begg Park, in Kalispell, MT. This off-leash dog park features a spacious fenced area for dogs to run and socialize. The park offers a human and canine water fountain, dog waste station and separate small and large dog sections. Dogs must be vaccinated, have their city license and rabies tags displayed and be leashed when entering and exiting the park. See Details

Garnet Ghost Town

Missoula, MT

Garnet Ghost Town Garnet Ghost Town in Missoula, MT, is pet friendly. This well preserved, former mining town is tucked into the mountain with camping facilities, a picnic area and fire pits. Leashed pets are welcome to walk around the town with their owners. See Details

Smelter City Brewing

Anaconda, MT

Smelter City Brewing Smelter City Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Anaconda, MT that allows dogs to join their owners for a cold beer at a table inside or on their outdoor patio. Smelter City Brewing offers a variety of craft beer and sometimes hosts taco nights. See Details

Headframe Spirits

Butte, MT

Headframe Spirits Headframe Spirits is a micro distillery in historic Butte, MT, that's dog friendly inside and out! Hang out at a table with Fido or sit at the iconic 100-year-old bar while you try their whiskey, bourbon, liqueur, gin and vodka. Be sure to ask for one of their hand-crafted cocktail recipes, like the Rusty Kelley, Banff Beauty, the Miner's Mai Tai, or a Red Hot Ukranian. See Details

Swan River Trail

Bigfork, MT

Swan River Trail Swan River Trail in Bigfork, MT, is a pet-friendly, 4.2-mile trail that runs along the scenic Swan River. It's lovely year round for riding bikes, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and walking your pooch. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you. See Details

Sgt. Bozo Dog Park

Missoula, MT

Sgt. Bozo Dog Park Sgt. Bozo Dog Park is a popular recreation area in Missoula, MT. There are two separate fenced in dog parks, one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind and to keep an eye on pups playing. See Details

Trout Creek Canyon

Helena, MT

Trout Creek Canyon Trout Creek Canyon is pet-friendly. This 7.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Helena, Montana features beautiful wild flowers during the season. It's rated moderate, so most canine hikers should be able to enjoy the natural beauty on display. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

Ravine Creek Trail #34

Missoula, MT

Ravine Creek Trail #34 Ravine Creek Trail #34 is a dog-friendly path in Missoula, MT. You can find it north on Grant Creek Road, about five miles up. There's a small parking lot on the right. The trail is forested and leads up a steep grade and then ties into the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area trail system. Dogs must be leashed at the start but can be off leash at the start of the switchbacks in the national forest. You'll discover diverse wildlife, flowers and mushrooms along the way. See Details

Flathead Boat Rental

Lakeside, MT

Flathead Boat Rental Enjoy a day out on Flathead Lake alongside your furry companion with Flathead Boat Rental in Lakeside, MT. This family-owned-and-operated rental company features pet-friendly pontoon boat rentals that two- and four-legged friends can unwind on together. Note that pets are prohibited from wake boats. See Details

Travelers' Rest State Park

Lolo, MT

Travelers' Rest State Park Travelers' Rest State Park in Lolo, MT, is pet friendly. After a discovery by archaeologists of the Lewis and Clarke's expedition campground, this area has become the only camping spot along the route with actual physical evidence of them passing through. Dogs are welcome to join their owners throughout the park on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park

Anaconda, MT

Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park is a dog-friendly recreation space in Anaconda, MT. Here you and your leashed pup can view one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world, a remnant of the legendary Anaconda Copper Company. Explore the exhibits and informational signage while you view this impressive structure from a distance. See Details

Jacobs Island Bark Park

Missoula, MT

Jacobs Island Bark Park Jacobs Island Bark Park in Missoula, MT is a 6-acre area where Fido can socialize and exercise. Located at the east end of Jacobs Island Park, which is accessible via the Riverfront Trail, this area has been fenced on three sides and double-gated to provide a secure place for owners and their dogs to romp. The park is bordered by the Clark Fork River and the riverbank is not fenced. See Details

Paw Park

Helena, MT

Paw Park Paw Park in Helena, MT, is a great place for Fido to get some energy out! The park features separate areas for small and large dogs, as well as water spickets and waste bags. There are benches for those who like to sit and a path around the perimeter for those who like to walk. See Details