Dog-Friendly Activities in Buffalo, SD

Crow Peak Brewing Company is a dog-friendly microbrewery in Spearfish, SD, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio or inside their taproom with a fresh bowl of water. They brew three year-round beers including an American-style IPA, a blonde ale and a robust porter. You'll also find seasonal creations like a coffee IPA, the lemon farmhouse ale, chocolate stout, a chili ale and more. Food trucks and special events are hosted throughout the week.

Take a dog-friendly road trip on the Enchanted Highway in Regent, ND, a 30-mile stretch of road dotted with giant metal sculptures by artist Gary Greff. This is your chance to get a photo of your dog with a 38-foot-tall cow or 26-foot-tall buffalo.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Medora, ND, established to preserve the rugged badlands in honor of the landscape's influence on Teddy Roosevelt. Pets in the park must be leashed at all times and are welcome to walk along roads, sidewalks including along the scenic Painted Canyon Visitor Center, parking areas, and in shaded campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets aren't permitted in park buildings, on trails or in the backcountry. Be aware that dogs can agitate bison and other animals, creating a dangerous situation.

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives is a pet-friendly attraction in Spearfish, SD. You can bring your pup along while you learn about the trout and explore the grounds. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Visit Spearfish Canyon and take a dunk with your dog in the Devil’s Bathtub in Lead, SD. This dog-friendly, moderate trail is just over 1.5 miles out-and-back and has a natural rock slide into a pool. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners to discover this hidden gem in the Black Hills region.

Furry friends of Lead, SD are invited to join their owners at Dakota Shivers Brewing. This pet-friendly bar offers seating both inside and outside where visitors can unwind together. The menu offers a range of locally crafted beers from 5280 Pale Ale and Bar Matter RyePA to Whistle Blowin' Stout and Bison Breath Brown.

Mr. Wu’s Casino is a pet-friendly casino and lounge located on historic Main Street in Deadwood, SD. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside while their owners enjoy slot machines, affordable drinks and a relaxed bar atmosphere with sports playing on multiple TVs.

Explore the backcountry of South Dakota with your furry co-pilot! Pet-friendly Mystic Hills Hideaway in Deadwood, SD, welcomes dogs in their entire fleet of ATV rentals. Two, three, four and five seaters are available.

The pet-friendly South Dakota Air and Space Museum is located just outside the main gate at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Box Elder, SD. Leashed dogs aren’t allowed inside the building, but they can join you to view more than 30 aircrafts, including the B-1B Lancer and UH-1F Huey Helicopter, in the outdoor museum.

Roughlock Falls Trail is pet-friendly. One of the most visited areas in South Dakota, this trail is located near Spearfish Canyon Lodge and is around 2 miles in length. The payoffs include the beautiful waterfalls, views across the Black Hills and the chance to spot the rare American dipper in its natural habitat. This trail is rated easy, which means most pups can handle it. Roughlock Falls Trail is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.

Fish N Fry Trout Pond is a pet-friendly fishing pond stocked with rainbow trout for all travelers in Deadwood, SD! They provide all of the bait and equipment, and clean the fish too! You just pay for the fish by the size that you catch, and then they will either pack them to go or cook them into a meal for you. Dogs are welcome on the fishing dock and in the covered pavilion picnic area. Open from mid-May to mid-September.

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.

Fido can play off-leash at the Wareing Sturgis Ford Dog Park, located just off of I-90 in Sturgis, SD. This spacious, fenced dog park offers seating and water from a hose during warm weather. It can be found on the south-side of the car dealership's parking area.

Bring Fido to get some exercise at the City of Spearfish Off-Leash Dog Park in Spearfish, SD. This off-leash, fenced-in pup recreation area features separate sections for small and large dogs.

Fleet Farm is a chain sporting goods store with a dog-friendly location in Rapid City, SD. Leashed dogs can join their owners inside to browse through outdoor gear such as fishing rods, kayaks, hunting supplies, power tools and more.

Devils Tower National Monument in Devils Tower, WY is pet friendly. Your leashed four-legged companion can tag along to explore the area. You'll be able to walk the roadways, including the Belle Fourche campground road and the road to Joyner Ridge trailhead. Please note your pup isn't permitted on park trails or in buildings.

Evans Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Spearfish, SD, where owners and their canine companions can explore and romp together. Visitors can venture to the back of the city park, which features dirt walking trails. Area 1 requires pups to be leashed, but Area 2 allows dogs to run off leash while exploring the meadows and creek. Other park amenities include picnic tables, a playground, and a restroom.

The George S. Mickelson 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 Deadwood! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the George S. Mickelson 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.

Dickinson Dog Park is a fenced-in recreation area in Dickinson, ND, that welcomes dogs to play off-leash and make new fur friends. The park features separate areas for small and large dogs, agility equipment, water, and bags to clean up any mess that your pup leaves behind.

Maah Daah Hey is a dog-friendly trail in Medora, ND. Described by many as the best-kept secret in the state, this 144-mile-long trail is a great way to see the state's stunning scenery. Dogs must remain on a leash due to the other wildlife that may be spotted, including prairie dogs. Some parts of the trail are not pet-friendly, including the sections within any state or national parks.