Can I bring my dog to Badlands National Park?

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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Pets are only permitted in developed areas, such as campgrounds and picnic areas, and other areas open to motor vehicles, such as gravel and paved roadways, roadway corridors, and parking lots.

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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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Where can I take my pet at Mount Rushmore? The rules of the memorial state that unless they are registered and identified service animals, no pets are allowed to go into the area of the memorial. However, they do have a designated area for people visiting the park with pets.

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This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail. Badlands National Park charges a fee to enter.

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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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Bringing a pet to Yellowstone may limit your activities in the park. Protect your pet and park wildlife by observing these regulations: Pets may only accompany people in developed areas and must remain within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of roads, parking areas, and campgrounds.

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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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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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Badlands National Park is a relatively small park and it is super easy to visit. One road, Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240), cuts through the heart of the park. This road is 30 miles long and it takes about an hour to drive the length of it, without stops.

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While you cannot sleep in your car on the side of the road or in parking lots within Badlands National Park, you can sleep in your car at designated campgrounds. Two campgrounds within the park, Cedar Pass Campground and Sage Creek Campground, allow car camping.

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Covering all 3 is a very full day, but it can be done with an early start. If I ran short on time, I'd eliminate Wall Drug. The Badlands will take an hour drive time from Rapid, and then allot around 4 hours to adequately see the park. Allot about an hour and a half back to Rushmore.

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Dogs are not allowed in the backcountry or on trails in the national parks around Moab. Dogs must be on a leash if not in a vehicle. Pets must be leashed outside a car and only be walked on roads or in parking lots. Pets may accompany visitors in campgrounds.

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Natural beauty and larger-than-life experiences make South Dakota one of our favorite pet friendly destinations.

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