Dog-Friendly Activities in Hettinger, ND

Crow Peak Brewing Company is a dog-friendly microbrewery in Spearfish, SD, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio or inside their taproom with a fresh bowl of water. They brew three year-round beers including an American-style IPA, a blonde ale and a robust porter. You'll also find seasonal creations like a coffee IPA, the lemon farmhouse ale, chocolate stout, a chili ale and more. Food trucks and special events are hosted throughout the week.

Take a dog-friendly road trip on the Enchanted Highway in Regent, ND, a 30-mile stretch of road dotted with giant metal sculptures by artist Gary Greff. This is your chance to get a photo of your dog with a 38-foot-tall cow or 26-foot-tall buffalo.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Medora, ND, established to preserve the rugged badlands in honor of the landscape's influence on Teddy Roosevelt. Pets in the park must be leashed at all times and are welcome to walk along roads, sidewalks including along the scenic Painted Canyon Visitor Center, parking areas, and in shaded campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets aren't permitted in park buildings, on trails or in the backcountry. Be aware that dogs can agitate bison and other animals, creating a dangerous situation.

Evans Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Spearfish, SD, where owners and their canine companions can explore and romp together. Visitors can venture to the back of the city park, which features dirt walking trails. Area 1 requires pups to be leashed, but Area 2 allows dogs to run off leash while exploring the meadows and creek. Other park amenities include picnic tables, a playground, and a restroom.

Dickinson Dog Park is a fenced-in recreation area in Dickinson, ND, that welcomes dogs to play off-leash and make new fur friends. The park features separate areas for small and large dogs, agility equipment, water, and bags to clean up any mess that your pup leaves behind.

Maah Daah Hey is a dog-friendly trail in Medora, ND. Described by many as the best-kept secret in the state, this 144-mile-long trail is a great way to see the state's stunning scenery. Dogs must remain on a leash due to the other wildlife that may be spotted, including prairie dogs. Some parts of the trail are not pet-friendly, including the sections within any state or national parks.

Bring your pooch to say hello to Salem Sue, the World’s Largest Holstein, a dog-friendly roadside attraction in New Salem, ND. A short trail will lead you to the top of the hill where you can have a photoshoot with Fido. When you reach the top, you can take a moment to relax and enjoy the view. A small picnic area is also available.

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site in Stanton, ND, is dog friendly. Fido can join you on an exploration of the villages once inhabited by Earthlodge people at this national historic site. Hike along Knife River on the trails and see traces left behind by the dwellings and people. A replica of an Earthlodge is available to visit. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Cross Ranch State Park in Center, ND is pet friendly. Here, you and Fido can explore over 13 miles of trails together. This extensive trail system allows access to a 5,000-acre nature preserve with mixed prairie grass, river bottom forests, woody draws and roaming bison. Dogs are welcome on certain trails as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Four-legged friends are invited to play and socialize off leash at the Ruff Riders Dog Park in Medora, ND. This fenced recreation area features two separate spaces, one for large dogs and one for their smaller canine companions. Amenities include water, double-gated entry, waste bags and trash receptacles.

While dogs aren't permitted inside the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, leashed pups are welcome to explore the pet-friendly outdoor grounds in Medora, ND. The Library's scenic landscape features a nearly one-mile boardwalk loop and pathways through restored native grasslands, offering a beautiful place to take in the surrounding Badlands with your four-legged friend.

White Butte North Dakota’s Highest Point Trail is a 3.5 mile dog-friendly hike in Bowman, ND. Considered an easy route which should take 1.5 hours to complete, the trail is popular for birding, hiking, and trail running. Dogs are permitted to be off-leash in certain areas. Hikers can admire panoramic views of the Northern Plains and, at 3,506 feet above sea level, those who summit can brag about reaching the highest point in North Dakota. The best months to hike this trail are between March and October.

When you and Fido are visiting the Hazen Bay Recreation Area, stop by the Hazen Bark Park to let Fido play with his pet companions. Located directly behind the campground in Hazen, ND, this park gives Fido a chance to play off-leash and let some energy out.