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Dog-Friendly Activities in South Dakota

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on holiday. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in South Dakota, 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.

Pet Friendly Custer State Park

Custer State Park

Custer State Park

Custer State Park offers 71,000 acres of amazing views and dog-friendly outdoor experiences in Custer, SD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park. The 18-mile Wildlife Loop allows pets and humans to explore the park and view the indigenous wildlife from the comfort of the car. There are also many dog-friendly hiking trails where pets are welcome to join the fun. Set out on a hike along Black Elk Peak Loop, a seven-mile route with stunning views of the cathedral spires and Black Hills wilderness. Visitors should note that dogs are not allowed at designated swimming beaches or in any park buildings (including camping cabins, lodges and comfort stations).

Pet Friendly Bear Country USA

Bear Country USA

Bear Country USA

Pet-friendly Bear Country USA in Rapid City, SD offers visitors a chance to view wildlife from the comfort of their own car. You and Fido will travel through several enclosures on the three-mile drive through the park and see black bears, elk, reindeer, cougars, bobcats, bighorn sheep, buffalo and more. Dogs are welcome to enjoy the drive-through park but are not allowed in Babyland, where the cubs live, and not allowed around the wildlife walkway area. They can be on a leash near the gazebo area at the end. The park is open seasonally from May through November.

The World's Only Corn Palace

The World's Only Corn Palace

The World's Only Corn Palace, a pet-friendly roadside attraction in Mitchell, SD, welcomes leashed dogs to join their human companions inside the world's only corn palace. Each year, over 275,000 ears of corn are used to redecorate the Corn Palace with new themes and new designs, and intricate corn murals decorate the auditorium inside. Tours of this one-of-a-kind attraction are given daily.

Dinosaur Park

Fido can walk amongst prehistoric giants at the pet-friendly Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, SD. The park, open to the public since 1936, is free to explore. Dinosaur Park's hours vary seasonally, so make sure to check the website before planning your outing. Dogs are not allowed inside buildings. All pups must remain leashed.

Wall Drug

Wall Drug is a dog-friendly iconic tourist spot and roadside attraction at one end of Badlands National Park in Wall, SD. They're famous for the free ice water, and pups are welcome inside the store. Be sure to snap a picture of Fido at one of their photo opportunities throughout the site such as the six-foot rabbit, the mini-Mount Rushmore, the buckin’ bronc, the life-size robot T-Rex, and, the ever-popular Giant Jackalope. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside restaurants.

Falls Park

Sioux Falls, SD

Pet-friendly Falls Park, sitting on 128 acres, is located on the banks of the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, SD. Enjoy captivating waterfalls from several viewing platforms, including a five-story observation tower. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Needles Highway

Needles Highway

Take a drive to the pet-friendly Needles Highway in Custer, SD. This spectacular trip through ponderosa pine and Black Hills spruce forests, meadows surrounded by birch and aspen and rugged granite mountains can't be missed if you're visiting South Dakota. The name comes from the needle-like granite formations that sprout out of the ground.

Cathedral Spires Trailhead

Cathedral Spires Trailhead

Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail is a pet-friendly hike in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. This moderate to strenuous hike is just over 1.5 miles in length out-and-back and takes visitors along an enchanting trail with unusual rocky outcrops along the way. This hike is a great place to stop and stretch your legs if you're driving along Needles Highway. Dogs must remain on a leash as the area is frequented by a variety of animals, including mountain goats.

Crow Peak Brewing Company

Crow Peak Brewing Company

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.

Badlands Loop Road

Badlands Loop Road

Take your pup on a trip on the pet-friendly Badlands Loop Road, one of America's most surreal roads that spans 39 miles in Wall, SD. The curvy roads take you around the amazing rock formations that will make you feel like you're driving on a different planet.

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

The Pioneer Auto Show, located in Murdo, SD, is dog friendly and offers car, tractor and motorcycle tours. They also offer a tour of Prairie Town. Fido is also permitted inside the gift shop, but not allowed in the café.

Wind Cave National Park

Hot Springs, SD

Wind Cave National Park

Wind Cave National Park in Hot Springs, SD is the seventh-oldest national park in the country. This pet-friendly park is home to an array of wildlife including bison, elk and prairie dogs. Leashed pets are welcome on the Elk Mountain and Prairie Vista Nature Trails. Pups may also join human companions at the Ranger Campfire Programs. For the safety of your pet and the wildlife, pets are not permitted in the backcountry. Dogs must remain leashed at all times and may never be left unattended.

Lost Cabin Beer Company

Lost Cabin Beer Company

Lost Cabin Beer Company, located in Rapid City, SD, is pet friendly! You're welcome to bring Fido with you to enjoy the patio or hang out inside as there is no food prepared on the premises. Their tap list includes amber lagers, hazy IPAs, ales, saison and wheat beers.

Devils Bathtub Trailhead

Devils Bathtub Trailhead

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.

Porter Sculpture Park

Porter Sculpture Park

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Porter Sculpture Park in Montrose, SD. Featuring a monster-sized, 40-ton horse sculpture (among others), golf carts are available for those who would like assistance navigating the grounds. Please be aware that the area closes for the winter season.

Four Mile Old West Town Museum

Four Mile Old West Town Museum

Experience the Wild West with Fido at dog-friendly Four Mile Old West Town Museum, open seasonally from mid-May to the end of September in Custer, SD. Small pets are welcome to join you for self-guided tours of this historic site, featuring an old west town, boardwalks and artifacts.

Dog Park at Spencer Park

Sioux Falls, SD

Dog Park at Spencer Park

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the dog park at Spencer Park in Sioux Falls, SD. This fenced, off-leash pup recreation area features separate sections for small and large dogs.

Mitchell Dog Park

Mitchell Dog Park

Bring your canine friend to the Mitchell Dog Park in Mitchell, SD. The fenced, off-leash pup recreation area is located on the south end of Cadwell Park and features a 2.3 acres area for large dogs and a 0.85-acre area small dog enclosure. Both sections are shaded and equipped with drinking fountains, benches and gravel pathways.

Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

Visit the dog-friendly Badlands National Park in Wall, SD. Pups must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times and are only allowed in developed areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas and other areas open to motor vehicles. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed on the hiking trails in the park. Entrance fees apply for individuals without vehicles, and private vehicles and occupants for one week.

Professor Samuel’s Old Time Photos

Professor Samuel’s Old Time Photos

Professor Samuel’s Old Time Photos is a pet-friendly old-time photography service in Keystone, SD. The staff is awesome and love shooting dogs in classic clothing.

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