Dog-Friendly Activities in Montana

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Montana, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Hugh Rogers WAG Park

Whitefish, MT

Hugh Rogers WAG Park Bring Fido to play with his furry friends at the 5-acre Hugh Rogers WAG Park in Whitefish, MT. This fenced-in off-leash recreation area features paths, open play space and human and doggie drinking fountains. Two- and four-legged guests can enjoy a community pavilion, a small dog area, an agility course, a pond with a dog beach and a dog wash station. See Details

Bannack State Park

Dillon, MT

Bannack State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners as they explore Bannack State Park in Dillion, MT, the first Territorial Capital of Montana. The area that now encompasses the pet-friendly state park was also the site of Montana's first major gold discovery in 1862. Nowadays, you and Fido can take a wander down memory lane on one of the ghost walks or explore the area dressed up to appear like it would have back then. Your pooch can join you on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Glacier Distilling Company

Coram, MT

Glacier Distilling Company Located just 7 miles west of Glacier National Park, Glacier Distilling Company in Coram is a dog-friendly distillery inviting Fido to join you in their covered outdoor seating area at The Whiskey Barn. They offer a variety of alpine whiskeys and fine spirits available in tasting flights, cocktails and bottle sales. You can sometimes find a food truck onsite, so check their website for current events. See Details

High Sierra Dog Park

Billings, MT

High Sierra Dog Park High Sierra Dog Park in Billings, MT, is a fenced, 7.5-acre park where Fido can socialize with other pups and get some exercise. The park also features a separate fenced area for smaller dogs. Benches are available for your convenience. See Details

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

Thirsty Street Brewing Company

Billings, MT

Thirsty Street Brewing Company Thirsty Street Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery located in downtown Billings, MT. Chill with your pooch inside the taproom or on the patio, where you can play games like shuffleboard together. This microbrewery offers a diverse selection of fresh brewed beer and a wine on tap. See Details

Pictograph Cave State Park

Billings, MT

Pictograph Cave State Park Dog-friendly Pictograph Cave State Park in Billings, MT provides a great spot for pets and their owners to hang out. The oldest rock art in the cave is over 2,000 years old. The Pictograph, Middle, and Ghost caves at the park were home to prehistoric hunters and thousands of artifacts have been excavated over the years. Dogs and their owners can explore the trail that leads to the park, and imagine those that have walked there over the years. Pets must be on a leash and all mess cleaned up after them. See Details

Canyon Creek Brewing

Billings, MT

Canyon Creek Brewing Canyon Creek Brewing in Billings, MT, is pet friendly. This great microbrewery has a dog-friendly outdoor patio area and inside where you and your pooch can hang out while you taste a brew. Be sure to check their website in advance, as there are often food trucks on site for a bite to eat. 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

Snowfill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Park

Bozeman, MT

Snowfill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Park Snowfill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Park in Bozeman, MT, is a spectacular 37-acre dog park with two miles of trails meandering through the park along with fencing, doggie drinking fountain and a vault toilet. Dogs and their humans enjoy the park throughout the year with hiking throughout all seasons and sledding in the winter. 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

Peets Hill/Burke Park

Bozeman, MT

Peets Hill/Burke Park Peets Hill/Burke Park is a pet-friendly outdoor space for you and Fido to enjoy together in Bozeman, MT. There's loads of room for your pet to play at this off-leash park with trails and open space, too. Burke Park (also known as Peets Hill) is not fenced, and you'll want to bring water for your pooch to rehydrate on hot days. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Double Ditch Dog Park

Red Lodge, MT

Double Ditch Dog Park Double Ditch Dog Park, located in Red Lodge, MT, serves as dog-friendly open space for residents and visitors. It is roughly a 4-acre plot of land consisting of a dog-waste station nearby, benches, a picnic table, trails, natural areas and free flowing water on both sides which dogs can access. 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

Libby Dog Park at J. Neil’s Memorial County Park

Libby, MT

Libby Dog Park at J. Neil’s Memorial County Park Libby Dog Park is a secure fully-fenced area within J. Neil’s Memorial County Park in Libby, MT. The park has double gate entry, agility equipment, drinking fountains for dogs, pet waste stations, benches, and a space exclusively for small or timid dogs. Four-legged visitors to Libby Dog Park must be up to date on vaccinations and at least 4 months of age. Please keep Fido leashed when entering and exiting the park and pick up all pet waste. 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

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

Big Timber, MT

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park is a 98-acre, pet-friendly spot in Big Timber, MT. This destination offers you and your pup the chance to meet some prairie dogs from a distance, of course. Whip out your binoculars and gaze across the prairie at the packs of dogs going about their days. Fido must be on a leash for the duration of their visit. 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

Norm Schoenthal Island

Billings, MT

Norm Schoenthal Island Norm Schoenthal Island is a dog-friendly open area in Billings, MT. This large recreation area alongside the Yellowstone River welcomes leashed dogs along the 2-mile trail system. The Island has very nice scenery and easy walks in all directions. See Details