Are the Black Hills dog friendly?

The park is one of the only dog-friendly attractions in the Black Hills. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome in all areas except the Safari Room. You and your pup can enjoy the beautiful landscaping, check out the interesting reptiles and see most (if not all) of the shows offered at the park.



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Wake up early and head to the Northern Black Hills, where the communities of Deadwood and Spearfish welcome you - and your dog! Any of the three trails mentioned near Spearfish will surely fill up your morning. Spearfish Canyon has numerous trails.

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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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Bringing a four-legged friend? Pets are permitted in Badlands National Park with some restrictions. Pets must be kept on a leash no more than six feet in length at all times.

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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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Pets are allowed in public areas, parking lots and within 100 feet of any road. They must be on a leash that is not longer than 6 feet in length at all times. Visitors are not allowed to tie their pet to trees or other objects and leave them unattended. Pet kennels cannot be left outside of vehicles.

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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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Pets are not allowed below the canyon rim On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim. Inner canyon trails are narrow, include steep sections, and are well-traveled by humans, mules, and wildlife. Pets can be unpredictable on the trail.

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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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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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Pets are permitted in the Preserve (including Mosca Pass Trail) and main use areas of the Park (including Piñon Flats Campground, Dunes Overlook Trail, and along the Medano Pass Primitive Road). Pets must be leashed at all times and owners must clean up after them. Please carry out all waste.

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Dogs are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. The leash must not exceed 6 feet in length. Two short walking paths permit dogs—the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail. Pets are not allowed on any other park trails.

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No loud noise or music. Drones are prohibited. Dogs must be leashed at all times and all pet waste bagged and removed from the preserves.

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To park at Coyote Hills Regional Park, there is a $5 fee per vehicle. Dogs are welcome at the park for a $2 fee.

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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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Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, this 2,300-acre park features the beautiful Blackwater Falls, which gets its name from its tannin-tinted waters. The best part is, this pawsome park welcomes four-legged visitors, so load up your pup and hit the road for an unfurgettable experience with Fido!

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Pets are only allowed on paved surfaces, including park roads and campgrounds, the Shared-use Path, paved viewpoints (all viewpoints except Piracy Point), and the 1/2 mile (0.8 km) section of Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points.

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