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.

Centennial Dog Park

Billings, MT

Centennial Dog Park Centennial Dog Park in Billings, MT, is pet-friendly. After walking on the trails in the surrounding park and watching locals play baseball and softball on the many fields, let Fido play his own ball games safe inside this fenced dog park. The park is divided into a large dog and small dog section, so that all pups can play safely and freely. Centennial Dog Park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. 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

Medicine Rocks State Park

Ekalaka, MT

Medicine Rocks State Park Medicine Rocks State Park in Ekalaka, MT, is pet friendly. You are welcome to bring your pooch with you to explore the are around the soft sandstone rock formations that have the appearance of giant blocks of Swiss cheese because of weathering. Wildlife lovers might run into mule, deer, antelope, woodhouse's toads, and sharp tailed grouse. Dogs must be on a leash for the duration of their visit and all mess must be 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 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

Libby Dog Park at J. Neils Memorial Park

Libby, MT

Libby Dog Park at J. Neils Memorial Park Libby Dog Park is a secure fully-fenced area within J. Neils Memorial 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

Giant Springs State Park

Great Falls, MT

Giant Springs State Park Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls, MT is pet friendly. The namesake of the park, Giant Springs, was discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and is one of the largest freshwater springs in the country. The park is also home to Roe River, possibly the world's shortest river, and plenty of hiking trails to explore. Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the park, and all mess must be cleaned up after them. See Details

Les Mason State Park

Whitefish, MT

Les Mason State Park Les Mason State Park is a dog-friendly beach in Whitefish, MT. Leashed pups are welcome to join you in specifically marked areas. Take your furry friend along whether you are relaxing, kayaking or having lunch at one of their shaded picnic tables. A waste station is provided for convenience as it is essential to pick up after your pet to stop the contamination of the lake. 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

Last Best Place Brewing Company

Bozeman, MT

Last Best Place Brewing Company If you and Fido are looking for a dog-friendly spot in Bozeman, MT, be sure to stop by Last Best Place Brewing Company! They have 14 different beers on tap. The brewery does not make food on site, but there are food trucks and restaurants nearby and Last Best Place keeps menus on hand for you to order from. There is a selection of board games to keep you entertained during your stay. See Details

Gallatin County Regional Park

Bozeman, MT

Gallatin County Regional Park Gallatin Regional Park in Bozeman, MT is home to an expansive fenced area. Pups can enjoy off-leash fun, while you soak up stunning mountain views in the distance. After playing in the 13-acre dog park section, reattach your dog's leash and go for a walk on one of the winding trails that meander through the rest of the park. 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

Hamilton Dog Park

Hamilton, MT

Hamilton Dog Park Hamilton Dog Park in Hamilton, MT, is a 2-acre, securely fenced and double gated off-leash dog park. There is water, shade, benches, poop bags and garbage cans for your convenience. See Details

Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailside Dog Park

Great Falls, MT

Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailside Dog Park Pet owners rave about Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailside Dog Park in Great Falls, MT. This beautiful park on the River's Edge Trail is fully fenced. The park also features a separate small dog area, water, shade and an obstacle course. See Details

Thompson Falls Dog Park

Thompson Falls, MT

Thompson Falls Dog Park Thompson Falls Dog Park in Thompson Falls, MT, features separate large and small dog areas. There's water available in both areas. Each grassy lawn is fenced-in with a chain link fence and has a safe entrance, so Fido doesn't continue his run elsewhere. See Details

River's Edge Trail

Great Falls, MT

River's Edge Trail The River's Edge Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Great Falls! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the River's Edge Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

The Whitefish Trail

Whitefish, MT

The Whitefish Trail The pet-friendly Whitefish Trail welcomes pups to join their owners when exploring! This multi-use path stretches 42 miles around the Whitefish, MT, area, connecting different points of interest and trailheads. There's something for everyone, with trails that lead to creeks, scenic overlooks, forests and more. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. See Details

Dornix Park

Big Timber, MT

Dornix Park Fido is welcome to join you on the trails at Dornix Park located in Big Timber, MT. This 50 acre recreation area on the banks of the Boulder River offers opportunities to hike on over 3 miles of trails. You and your pup can enjoy a picnic at a table in the shade, relax on a park bench, or cool your feet and paws off in the river. See Details

Makoshika State Park

Glendive, MT

Makoshika State Park Dogs are welcome at Makoshika State Park, a pet-friendly park in Glendive, MT. This recreation area is the largest of Montana's state parks at more than 11,000 acres. The park encompasses badlands containing dinosaur fossils and rock from the Hell Creek Formation, so if your pooch picks up a bone, it might be from over 200 millions years ago. See Details

Scheels

Billings, MT

Scheels Scheels is a dog-friendly sporting store in Billings, MT. Fido is welcome inside to shop alongside of you. All they ask is to keep your dog on a leash and under control. Enjoy shopping for outdoor supplies, clothing, fishing and hunting gear, and more. See Details

Bozeman Pond Park Dog Park

Bozeman, MT

Bozeman Pond Park Dog Park Bozeman Pond Park Dog Park in Bozeman, MT, is a fenced space for Fido to run and play. The park also features a beach, dog station, picnic tables and pavilions, a playground, trails and more. See Details