Are dogs allowed in South Dakota state parks?

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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In campgrounds, pets must be confined in the owner's camping unit during designated quiet time hours, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. At other times, pets may be left unattended on the owner's campsite for no more than 30 minutes and must be leashed.

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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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So… sadly, like many of our beautiful national parks, the actual Mount Rushmore monument does not allow dogs unless your poochie is a service dog.

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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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The 3 Least Dog-Friendly National Parks
  • Rocky Mountain National Park. Your four-legged friends are not allowed to join you on any of this National Park's trails. ...
  • Big Bend National Park: Dogs are not allowed on any trails or campgrounds at Big Bend National Park. ...
  • Zion National Park.


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Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m), under physical restraint, or caged at all times, including while in open-bed pickup trucks.

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In this one day (or multiple day) road trip you can hit up Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, the Crazy Horse Monument, and a few fun little towns and local breweries or wineries. There are some off-the-beaten-path options as well, depending on how much time you have.

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Pets are allowed in developed areas such as: in your cars while driving park roads, frontcountry campgrounds, picnic areas, along roads when you are stopped, in parking areas, and in boats on lakes where motorized watercraft are permitted.

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The Top 12 Dog-Friendly National Parks
  • Congaree National Park. South Carolina. ...
  • Acadia National Park. Maine. ...
  • Grand Canyon National Park. Arizona. ...
  • Shenandoah National Park. Virginia. ...
  • Petrified Forest National Park. Arizona. ...
  • New River Gorge National Park. West Virginia. ...
  • White Sands National Park. ...
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park.


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