Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
Sawmill Gulch Rd, Missoula, MT 59802
61,000 acres · 73 miles of trails
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- Park
- Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Missoula, Montana
- Coordinates
- 46.9550, -113.9314
- Size
- 61,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 73
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- High-energy dogs, Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.3 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Gear up for Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 📣Recall training whistle
Off-leash freedom is built on solid recall. Tone-trained whistles cut through wind.
Dog policy
61,000-acre wilderness + NRA with 73 miles of trails. Voice-control on most trails; leashed in main corridor.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Trash cans
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