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.
Mystic Hills Hideaway
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.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, SD, is pet-friendly in certain areas. Pups aren't permitted beyond the columns at the entrance to the memorial, but you can still see the sculpture from the entrance. Elsewhere at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on Blackberry Trail, a designated National Recreational Trail with a moderate rating. Or, follow the yellow paw prints from the parking lot to the pet exercise area that will take you and your pooch on a shady walk under the pines to a lovely view of Mount Rushmore.
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George S. Mickelson Trail
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 Custer! 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.
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Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop in Box Elder, SD, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station.
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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.
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Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
Visit the pet-friendly Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village in Mitchell, SD. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners and explore this active archaeological site, which was once the home of the ancestors of the Mandan people 1000 years ago.
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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in Philip, SD is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the outdoor areas of this unique attraction and see where a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles were placed in the Great Plains during the Cold War. Afterwards, head to nearby Badlands National Park and enjoy a scenic drive through the otherworldly surroundings.
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Pierre Community Dog Park
Bring Fido to Pierre Community Dog Park in Pierre, SD, for some off-leash play and exercise. The 1.95 acre dog park features 3 separate, fenced spaces, one for large dogs, one for small dogs and a common area. There is plenty of open space in each section for canine companions to run and play.
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Jewel Cave National Monument
Jewel Cave National Monument in Custer, SD is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area that welcomes four-legged friends. Dogs are welcome to unwind with their owners in the picnic areas near the visitor center and within the Jewel Cave Historic Area. While pets may walk along the roadways in the park, they aren't permitted on hiking trails, service roads, inside or near buildings or the cave. Pets must be on a leash, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals.
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Pactola Pines Marina
Pactola Pines Marina offers a variety of pet-friendly boat rentals on the crystal waters of Pactola Lake near Rapid City, SD. Float all day with your furry first mate on the largest reservoir in the Black Hills region. If you want a workout on the water, embark on a self-guided standup paddleboard tour with your Terrier or paddle with your pup in a kayak or canoe rental. Dogs are welcome for a fee.
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Fernson Brewing Company
Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Fernson Brewing Company in Sioux Falls, SD to enjoy snacks, water and a thorough scratching by the taproom staff. Human visitors won't feel left out, as they enjoy a beer and the taproom's bring-your-own-food policy. Their event schedule and tap list can be found on the official website. Dogs are welcome on their outdoor patio and must be on a leash during their visit.
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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.
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Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, also known as Iron Mountain Road, is a figure-eight route designed to highlight the region’s incredible natural beauty. This 70-mile byway built in the 1930s winds through a portion of Custer State Park and a section of Needles Highway with a peek-a-boo view of Mt Rushmore and a chance to drive through Needle Eye Tunnel. Fido can stretch his legs on the way at Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail.
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Coffee Cup Travel Plaza
The Coffee Cup Travel Plaza rest stop has an excellent fenced Bark Park for four-legged travelers. Other amenities (for humans) include a clean bathroom, gas, convenience store, Subway, Caribou Coffee, Cinnabon and Pizza Hut. There are also some outdoor tables to enjoy a quick lunch or coffee with your pup. They are open 24 hours a day.
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City of Lead Dog Park
Bring Fido to the City of Lead Dog Park, a fenced, off-leash pup recreation area in Lead, SD. Dogs have room to run, and there are plenty of hills, trees and bushes to explore. Adequate parking is available and there are great views.
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Rush Mountain Adventure Park
Rush Mountain Adventure Park is a dog-friendly amusement park just 20 minutes from Mount Rushmore in Keystone, SD. There is a roller coaster, zip line, ropes course and cave tour. Dogs are allowed throughout the grounds, but can’t accompany you on the rides or cave tour. If you don’t have someone in your party to watch your dog during the cave tour, there are two free kennels available in the employee break area behind the gift shop.
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Reilly Dog Park
Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Reilly Dog Park, located in Huron, SD. This small, fenced, off-leash pup recreation area includes an obstacle course for your dog to play and get exercise.
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George S. Mickelson Trail
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.
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Dakota Point Brewing
Dakota Point Brewing is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch to this cool Rapid City taproom, where every tap offers a different taste. Dakota Point Brewing is open Tuesday through Thursday from 3pm to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 12pm to 11pm and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm.
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