Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Montana, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Bozeman
- Peets Hill/Burke Park
- Snowfill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Park
- Gallatin County Regional Park
- Custer Gallatin National Forest
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Bozeman
- Courtyard by Marriott Bozeman
- Motel 6 Bozeman MT
- Residence Inn by Marriott Bozeman
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Bark City Pet Resort – Dog daycare at a Bozeman pet resort.
- Dog Dayz Bozeman – Dog daycare east of downtown Bozeman.
- Know Thy Dog – Dog daycare and training in Bozeman.
Missoula
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Woof Haven – Doggy daycare and boarding.
- Alpine Canine – Dog daycare in Missoula.
- Happy Paws – Dog boarding and daycare facility in Miller Creek.
Whitefish
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Three Dog Ranch – Playcare with supervised play, socialization and enrichment; dogs start with a behavioral assessment.
Our notes on each spot
Bozeman
Peets Hill/Burke Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash, unfenced; bring water on hot days
Trails and open space on a hill above town where dogs can go off-leash. It isn't fenced.
600 S Church Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
Snowfill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park
A 37-acre fenced dog park with two miles of trails, a dog fountain and a vault toilet. Good for hiking all year and sledding in winter.
McIlhattan Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715
Gallatin County Regional Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash in the fenced 13-acre dog park; leashed on the rest of the trails
A 13-acre fenced off-leash area with mountain views, plus trails for leashed walks.
5000 Tschache Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718
Custer Gallatin National Forest · Outing
🐾 6-ft leash in developed areas and on day-hiking trails; off-leash allowed in the backcountry (leash when meeting other hikers)
Huge national forest with dog-friendly trails. The address is the forest office, where you can pick up information first.
3710 Fallon St #C, Bozeman, MT 59718
Ted's Montana Grill · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor patio tables
Known for bison: bison meatloaf, brisket and short ribs, plus burgers, steaks and seafood.
105 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Feed Cafe · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Breakfast and lunch in a rustic barn, with dishes like a sourdough panzanella with egg and an elk burger.
1530 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Old Chicago · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Pizza, pasta and beer, plus wings, sandwiches and burgers. Gluten-free pizza available.
1940 N 19th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718
Roost Fried Chicken · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the large patio area
Spicy Nashville hot chicken, chicken and waffles, salads and lots of sides.
1520 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
La Quinta by Wyndham Bozeman · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Free breakfast, an indoor pool and a gym, with treats at the desk and a grassy area with waste stations.
620 Nikles Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-24)
Courtyard by Marriott Bozeman · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 per stay, plus $20 per night
Within 10 minutes of Montana State University.
2168 Boothill CT, Bozeman, MT 59715
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-04)
Motel 6 Bozeman MT · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Off I-90 at exit 306, under 8 miles from the airport, with treats and waste stations.
817 Wheat Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-08-27)
Residence Inn by Marriott Bozeman · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 7 nights and $150 for longer stays
An all-suite extended-stay hotel about 90 miles north of Yellowstone.
6195 E Valley Center Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-08)
Missoula
Jacobs Island Bark Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash; fenced on three sides, riverbank not fenced
A 6-acre double-gated dog park on the Clark Fork River, reached by the Riverfront Trail.
Old Van Buren St, Missoula, MT 59812
Ravine Creek Trail #34 · Outing
🐾 Leashed at the start; off-leash allowed from the switchbacks in the national forest
A steep forest trail about five miles up Grant Creek Road that links into the Rattlesnake trail system.
Ravine Rd, Missoula, MT
Bess Reed Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A riverfront park with a paved path, picnic tables, public art, fishing access and a link to the Riverfront Trail.
22 Levasseur St, Missoula, MT 59802
Thomas Meagher Bar · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
An Irish pub with a huge Irish whiskey list and pub food like Scotch eggs, bangers and mash and cottage pie. Weekend brunch.
130 W Pine St, Missoula, MT 59802
Iron Horse Brew Pub · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the front patio
A downtown brewpub with a wide-ranging menu, from Chinese BBQ pork to elk burgers and lobster mac and cheese.
501 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802
The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at picnic tables on the covered patio; dogs stay outside while you order
Counter-serve BBQ with ribs, pulled pork, brisket and daily specials.
3621 Old U.S. 93, Missoula, MT 59804
Days Inn by Wyndham Missoula Airport · Hotel / motel
🐾 Three dogs of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $10 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room; only Single and Double Queen rooms take pets
Off I-90 with free parking for RVs, treats at the desk and a grassy area.
8600 Truck Stop Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-24)
TownePlace Suites Missoula · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $50 per stay
Near the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and St. Patrick Hospital, with treats and a grassy relief area.
3055 Stockyard Road, Missoula, MT 59808
Motel 6 Missoula MT · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of up to 150 lbs combined are welcome for no additional fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Off I-90 near shops and restaurants, with a big field for dogs and a trail nearby.
3035 Expo Pkwy, Missoula, MT 59808
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-10)
Whitefish
Hugh Rogers WAG Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park
A 5-acre fenced park with a pond and dog beach, an agility course, a small dog area and a dog wash.
1720 E Second St, Whitefish, MT 59937
Les Mason State Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs in marked areas only
A small Whitefish Lake beach with shaded picnic tables and kayaking.
2650 E Lakeshore Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937
The Whitefish Trail · Outing
🐾 Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome
A 42-mile trail network around Whitefish leading to creeks, forests and overlooks.
Beaver Lake Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937
Bonsai Brewing Project · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; no table service, so dogs stay outside while you order
Small-batch beers with burgers, chicken kebabs and coconut rice.
549 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Piggyback BBQ · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables in summer
Montana pit BBQ, burgers and Southern dishes like a catfish po'boy, fried okra and hushpuppies.
102 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Montana Tap House · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Burgers, pizza, poutine and cheese curds, with cider and wine.
845 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 80 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $20 per night (not to exceed $200 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room; ground-floor Standard Rooms only
Close to Whitefish Lake and a short drive from Whitefish Mountain. Pets stay in ground-floor standard rooms.
6510 Highway 93 South, Whitefish, MT 59937
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-01-22)
Grouse Mountain Lodge · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs of any size in designated rooms for a $50 refundable deposit; pets can’t be left alone in the room; Lofts and Corner Suites aren’t pet friendly
An upscale western lodge with a field across the road for dogs.
2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-08-07)
Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $50 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $75 (for longer stays)
Free breakfast, an indoor pool and grassy areas for dogs.
6340 US Highway 93 South, Whitefish, MT 59937
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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