Are dogs allowed in South Dakota national parks?

National Parks with Hiking Dogs are prohibited from hiking trails and back- country areas, including the Badlands Wilderness Area. Dogs can stay in the campgrounds and hike anywhere that is open to motor vehicles. No dogs on the trails, service roads or in the cave.



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Leashes - Pets must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet at all times. Outside of campgrounds and day use areas - Pets must be under immediate control and more than 200 feet from other park guests.

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Head north to Historic Deadwood, SD, where pets are welcome in and throughout the town. Feel free to wander on Main Street, visit the unique shops (many are dog-friendly), and most dining options that offer patio seating welcome you and your best friend, too.

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Head north to Historic Deadwood, SD, where pets are welcome in and throughout the town. Feel free to wander on Main Street, visit the unique shops (many are dog-friendly), and most dining options that offer patio seating welcome you and your best friend, too.

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Leashed pets may accompany you along established front-country roads, parking areas, in established front-country campgrounds and picnic areas.

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All pets must be under physical restraint, no more than 6 foot long leash, while in the park. If you are traveling with your pet while visiting Devils Tower and you must leave it in your vehicle: try to park in the shade (the gravel parking lot has some spots with shade) provide proper ventilation.

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Leashed dogs are welcome in the pet-friendly Black Hills National Forest in Custer, SD. The forest is made up of rugged rock formations, canyons, gulches, open grassland parks, streams and lakes.

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Falls Park Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. 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.

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at the entrance to the main visitor area, by the benches at the main pergola (the row of large columns at the walk-in entrance) all sidewalks and green spaces in between the parking garages. The Blackberry Trail. Pet exercise area (follow the yellow pawprints from the parking lot!)

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Black Elk Peak is the highest point in the Black Hills and will give you and your pup views for days. You'll clock over 7 miles with this hike with a total elevation gain of over 1,500 ft which will definitely give your pup a great energy outlet.

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Activities with pets are very limited at Arches. You may not take a pet on any hiking trails. You may have your pet with you in the campground, and at pullouts along the paved scenic drives. You may walk your pets on roads or in parking lots, but they must be leashed at all times when outside a vehicle.

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