Dog-Friendly Activities in Gordon, NE

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Gordon. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Custer State Park

Custer, SD

Custer State Park Custer State Park offers 71,000 acres of amazing views and dog-friendly outdoor experiences in Custer, SD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park. The 18-mile Wildlife Loop allows pets and humans to explore the park and view the indigenous wildlife from the comfort of the car. There are also many dog-friendly hiking trails where pets are welcome to join the fun. Set out on a hike along Black Elk Peak Loop, a seven-mile route with stunning views of the cathedral spires and Black Hills wilderness. Visitors should note that dogs are not allowed at designated swimming beaches or in any park buildings (including camping cabins, lodges and comfort stations). See Details

Bear Country USA

Rapid City, SD

Bear Country USA Pet-friendly Bear Country USA in Rapid City, SD offers visitors a chance to view wildlife from the comfort of their own car. You and Fido will travel through several enclosures on the three-mile drive through the park and see black bears, elk, reindeer, cougars, bobcats, bighorn sheep, buffalo and more. Dogs are welcome to enjoy the drive-through park but are not allowed in Babyland, where the cubs live, and not allowed around the wildlife walkway area. They can be on a leash near the gazebo area at the end. The park is open seasonally from May through November. See Details

Dinosaur Park

Rapid City, SD

Dinosaur Park Fido can walk amongst prehistoric giants at the pet-friendly Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, SD. The park, open to the public since 1936, is free to explore. Dinosaur Park's hours vary seasonally, so make sure to check the website before planning your outing. Dogs are not allowed inside buildings. All pups must remain leashed. See Details

Wall Drug

Wall, SD

Wall Drug Wall Drug is a dog-friendly iconic tourist spot and roadside attraction at one end of Badlands National Park in Wall, SD. They're famous for the free ice water, and pups are welcome inside the store. Be sure to snap a picture of Fido at one of their photo opportunities throughout the site such as the six-foot rabbit, the mini-Mount Rushmore, the buckin’ bronc, the life-size robot T-Rex, and, the ever-popular Giant Jackalope. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside restaurants. See Details

Needles Highway

Custer, SD

Needles Highway Take a drive to the pet-friendly Needles Highway in Custer, SD. This spectacular trip through ponderosa pine and Black Hills spruce forests, meadows surrounded by birch and aspen and rugged granite mountains can't be missed if you're visiting South Dakota. The name comes from the needle-like granite formations that sprout out of the ground. See Details

Cathedral Spires Trailhead

Custer, SD

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. See Details

Badlands Loop Road

Wall, SD

Badlands Loop Road Take your pup on a trip on the pet-friendly Badlands Loop Road, one of America's most surreal roads that spans 39 miles in Wall, SD. The curvy roads take you around the amazing rock formations that will make you feel like you're driving on a different planet. See Details

Wind Cave National Park

Hot Springs, SD

Wind Cave National Park Wind Cave National Park in Hot Springs, SD is the seventh-oldest national park in the country. This pet-friendly park is home to an array of wildlife including bison, elk and prairie dogs. Leashed pets are welcome on the Elk Mountain and Prairie Vista Nature Trails. Pups may also join human companions at the Ranger Campfire Programs. For the safety of your pet and the wildlife, pets are not permitted in the backcountry. Dogs must remain leashed at all times and may never be left unattended. See Details

Lost Cabin Beer Company

Rapid City, SD

Lost Cabin Beer Company Lost Cabin Beer Company, located in Rapid City, SD, is pet friendly! You're welcome to bring Fido with you to enjoy the patio or hang out inside as there is no food prepared on the premises. Their tap list includes amber lagers, hazy IPAs, ales, saison and wheat beers. See Details

Four Mile Old West Town Museum

Custer, SD

Four Mile Old West Town Museum Experience the Wild West with Fido at dog-friendly Four Mile Old West Town Museum, open seasonally from mid-May to the end of September in Custer, SD. Small pets are welcome to join you for self-guided tours of this historic site, featuring an old west town, boardwalks and artifacts. See Details

Badlands National Park

Wall, SD

Badlands National Park Visit the dog-friendly Badlands National Park in Wall, SD. Pups must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times and are only allowed in developed areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas and other areas open to motor vehicles. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed on the hiking trails in the park. Entrance fees apply for individuals without vehicles, and private vehicles and occupants for one week. See Details

Professor Samuel’s Old Time Photos

Keystone, SD

Professor Samuel’s Old Time Photos Professor Samuel’s Old Time Photos is a pet-friendly old-time photography service in Keystone, SD. The staff is awesome and love shooting dogs in classic clothing. See Details

Mammoth Site

Hot Springs, SD

Mammoth Site Bring Fido to explore the Mammoth Site, a dog-friendly natural history museum in Hot Springs, SD. Pups must be leashed and carried, or in a carrier while visiting inside the site. See Details

Dinosaur Museum

Rapid City, SD

Dinosaur Museum Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a tour at the pet-friendly Dinosaur Museum in Rapid City, SD. Enjoy learning about dinosaurs and seeing life-size displays. Be sure to check their website for admission prices and hours of operation. See Details

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Box Elder, SD

South Dakota Air and Space Museum The pet-friendly South Dakota Air and Space Museum is located just outside the main gate at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Box Elder, SD. Leashed dogs aren’t allowed inside the building, but they can join you to view more than 30 aircrafts, including the B-1B Lancer and UH-1F Huey Helicopter, in the outdoor museum. See Details

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Keystone, SD

Big Thunder Gold Mine Big Thunder Gold Mine is a pet-friendly attraction in downtown Keystone, SD. Experience this Black Hills Gold Rush legend with Fido and the family! They offer a mine tour, a museum, on-site gold panning, and claim panning. Dogs are welcome everywhere, including the gift shop and Big Thunder Family Bar & Grill's patio. Just be sure to keep your pup leashed and close to you. See Details

Sylvan Lake Shore Trailhead

Custer, SD

Sylvan Lake Shore Trailhead The Sylvan Lake Shore Trailhead is the starting point for a pet-friendly hike around Sylvan Lake in Custer, SD. It's a 1.1-mile easy loop trail that'll take under 30 minutes to complete with Fido. The area offers opportunities for hiking, camping, swimming and fishing. See Details

1880 Town

Midland, SD

1880 Town Take a step back in time at 1880 Town, a pet-friendly roadside attraction in Midland, SD. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this interactive park to learn about the Old West. Take a stroll down Main Street with your canine friend, and explore the more than 30 buildings authentically furnished with thousands of relics. The rolling terrain and sprawling homestead provide ample walking space for you and Fido. See Details

Fleet Farm Rapid City

Rapid City, SD

Fleet Farm Rapid City Fleet Farm is a chain sporting goods store with a dog-friendly location in Rapid City, SD. Leashed dogs can join their owners inside to browse through outdoor gear such as fishing rods, kayaks, hunting supplies, power tools and more. See Details

Dog Park at Robbinsdale Park

Rapid City, SD

Dog Park at Robbinsdale Park Your pet will love the chance to play off leash in the designated area (south of the picnic tables) at the dog park at Robbinsdale Park, located in Rapid City, SD. Be careful, though, as the off-leash area is not fenced. See Details