Why Glamping is the Best Way to Travel With Pets

Comfort, nature, and room to roam—what more could your dog (or cat!) ask for?

Traveling with pets used to mean compromising—either roughing it at a campsite, leaving your furry friend behind at home, or at a pet hotel. But now there’s a better way: glamping. At places like The Hohnstead Glamping Cabins in Montana, you and your pet can enjoy the great outdoors without giving up the comforts of home.

Here’s why glamping is the ultimate pet-friendly travel option.

1. Private Space = Less Stress for Everyone

Unlike crowded hotels or shared campsites, glamping cabins offer privacy and peace. Your pet can relax without being overwhelmed by other people or animals, and you won’t have to worry about noise complaints or leash restrictions around other guests.

At The Hohnstead, each cabin is spaced out for maximum seclusion (about 75 yards apart), surrounded by mountains and forest, with direct access to nature trails—perfect for morning or evening dog walks or quiet lounging on the deck.

All photos by Viviana Pernot Gold of VPG Photography

2. Room to Roam (Without the Crowds)

One of the biggest pet perks of glamping is space. Forest glamping spots like The Hohnstead offer natural, open environments where pets can sniff, explore, play, or chase gophers or squirrels freely. It’s a welcome change from urban travel, where leash laws, traffic, and hot sidewalks can limit your pet’s freedom.

Bonus: Your pet won’t be stuck in a crate or alone in a hotel room—they’ll be part of the experience, just like they should be.

3. No More Sketchy Pet Policies

Hotels often claim to be pet-friendly, but in reality, they’re not pet-welcoming. Hidden fees, weight limits, and long lists of rules can make travel a headache.

Glamping at The Hohnstead removes the guesswork. Pets are genuinely welcome here—no fine print, just fresh air and a place to stretch out together by the fire pit or under the stars.

A single pet fee ($30 as of this writing) for the WHOLE STAY, unlike other places that charge nightly.

4. Glamping Is Cozy—for You AND Your Pet

After a long hike or play session, both you and your furry companion deserve a good rest. Glamping cabins offer comfy beds, warm blankets, and sheltered spaces where pets can curl up and feel at home—far from the unpredictable weather of tent camping or the cold tile floors of hotels.

At The Hohnstead, every cabin is designed for comfort. We always have extra pet bowls, toys or cuddles on hand.

5. Nature Adventures Are Better with a Pet Companion

What’s a trail walk without a tail-wagging friend by your side? Glamping makes it easy to share the outdoors with your pet—whether you're exploring our forest trails on a Scavenger Hunt, stargazing on a clear night, or enjoying a morning coffee as birds sing in the trees.

Traveling with pets shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be part of the joy of the journey. And glamping makes that possible.

Ready to Try Pet-Friendly Glamping in Montana?

The Hohnstead Glamping Cabins are a top choice for travelers looking for a pet-friendly, nature-immersive getaway. Located in the forests of Montana, we offer peace, privacy, and the perfect escape—for humans and their animals. All 5 of our cabins are pet-friendly, unique, and designed for the nature-loving traveler.

Featured in this post: Transforming A-frame Cabin

In case of pet emergencies, grooming needs, or others, we’ve compiled this helpful guide just for you and your furry bestie.

Check out this list of dog-friendly essentials our guests love (Amazon Affiliate Link).

Looking for pet-friendly hikes near Missoula, Montana and The Hohnstead? We’ve got you covered in this blog post.

Let’s savour your vacation memories with a professional photoshoot, right at your cabin.

Explore Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in The Wild in Lincoln, Montana

If you had 20 acres in rural Montana and wanted to somehow unite international artists under one mission, how would you do it?

Welcome to Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in The Wild in Lincoln, Montana, where rich cultural, environmental and industrial heritage of the Blackfoot Valley is celebrated through contemporary artworks by various artists in residency in about 3 weeks time.

Located about one hour away from The Hohnstead Glamping Cabins and 1.5 hours from Missoula, Montana, Sculptures in The Wild is a wonderful, pet-friendly (on the leash) and free park, where you can take a walk, have a picnic, and enjoy the works of over a dozen international artists who created various sculptures made of natural and industrial materials.

26 acres of forested land have been allotted for this artistic endeavor and every time I’ve visited, it has been so peaceful and serene, with very little human traffic, making me feel like the place was built just for me.

You’re able to explore the space on your own time, walking in any direction on easy to traverese trails.

There are maps in the beginning to guide you in the direction of specific sculptures, but I prefer to let mystery and curiosity guide me every time I go.

Some of the artists include Jaakko Pernu (Finland), Jorn Ronnau (Denmark), Steven Siegel (USA), Chris Drury (UK) and Patrick Dougherty (USA). Since Sculptures in The Wild is a residency program with an annual changeover, you’re likely to see some new pieces of art regularly.

For me, one of my favorites is called Hill and Valley by Steven Siegel from USA. His art work has been there since 2014 and it’s still an impressive site - 30,000 pounds of newspaper, 400 pounds of nails, and 28 pine lodge poles.

It just makes me ask one question: How?

There are no specific open hours, just dawn to dusk, my favorite time was during Golden Hour.

So go ahead, grab your pet and some picnic lunch, and check off this Top 15 Places To Road trip as named by Sixt Magazine in 2023.

If you enjoy the peaceful nature of Sculptures in The Wild, you’ll definitely enjoy staying at The Hohnstead Glamping Cabins, about one hour away in Bonner, Montana. We’ve got 5 cozy, peaceful cabins for you and your pet to enjoy and if you’re an artist yourself, ask us about our own Artist Fellowship Program.