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Dog-Friendly Activities in Silver City, SD

There are 35 dog-friendly activities within 40 kilometers of Silver City. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Silver City.

Pet Friendly Bear Country USA

Bear Country USA

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.

Pet Friendly Needles Highway

Needles Highway

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.

Cathedral Spires Trailhead

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.

Professor Samuel’s Old Time Photos

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.

Dinosaur Museum

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.

Fish N Fry Trout Pond

Fish N Fry Trout Pond

Fish N Fry Trout Pond is a pet-friendly fishing pond stocked with rainbow trout for all travelers in Deadwood, SD! They provide all of the bait and equipment, and clean the fish too! You just pay for the fish by the size that you catch, and then they will either pack them to go or cook them into a meal for you. Dogs are welcome on the fishing dock and in the covered pavilion picnic area. Open from mid-May to mid-September.

Big Thunder Gold Mine

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.

Mystic Hills Hideaway

Mystic Hills Hideaway

Explore the backcountry of South Dakota with your furry co-pilot! Pet-friendly Mystic Hills Hideaway in Deadwood, SD, welcomes dogs in their entire fleet of ATV rentals. Two, three, four and five seaters are available.

Sylvan Lake Shore Trailhead

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.

Dakota Shivers Brewing

Dakota Shivers Brewing

Furry friends of Lead, SD are invited to join their owners at Dakota Shivers Brewing. This pet-friendly bar offers seating both inside and outside where visitors can unwind together. The menu offers a range of locally crafted beers from 5280 Pale Ale and Bar Matter RyePA to Whistle Blowin' Stout and Bison Breath Brown.

Sunday Gulch Trail

Sunday Gulch Trail

The pet-friendly Sunday Gulch Trail is a popular hike in Custer State Park, located in Custer, SD. At nearly four miles in length, this trail is considered quite difficult as a bit of scrambling is required. The trail will take you near Sylvan Lake. In the beginning, you’ll traverse over large boulders down a valley to some great views of big granite spires and the northern Black Hills all around you. There are handrails to aid you in your journey along the pathway. You'll be pleased they're there on the way back down. Leashed pups are allowed to join, but make sure to clean up after them.

World's Largest Smokey Bear

World's Largest Smokey Bear

Make a stop in Hill City, SD to see the World's Largest Smokey Bear. This dog-friendly roadside attraction stands 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide, and was created by chainsaw artists in just 10 days. The attraction is open to visitors year-round.

Mr Wu's Casino

Mr. Wu’s Casino is a pet-friendly casino and lounge located on historic Main Street in Deadwood, SD. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside while their owners enjoy slot machines, affordable drinks and a relaxed bar atmosphere with sports playing on multiple TVs.

Braeburn Park Dog Park

Braeburn Park Dog Park

There's a creek for pups to play in at the off-leash dog park at Braeburn Park, located in Rapid City, SD. Just be careful, as the area isn't fenced.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, SD is pet friendly in certain areas. Pups aren't permitted beyond the columns at the entrance to the memorial, but you can still see the sculpture from the entrance. Elsewhere at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on Blackberry Trail, a designated National Recreational Trail with a moderate rating. Or, follow the yellow paw prints from the parking lot to the pet exercise area that will take you and your pooch on a shady walk under the pines to a lovely view of Mount Rushmore.

Black Hills National Forest

Black Hills National Forest

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. Fido is welcome to hike on any of the dog-friendly trails, however, dog owners should be aware that some trails are bike and horse friendly, too. Pups are not allowed in every campground, so guests should check the website for restrictions before planning their stay. The National Forest is open to the public free of charge. Some activities, campgrounds and parking areas do charge fees.

George S. Mickelson Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

The George S. Mickelson Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Custer! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the George S. Mickelson Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Memorial

Leashed pets are allowed to share the Crazy Horse Memorial experience with their human companions, which is located in Crazy Horse, SD. Pets are welcome at the dog-friendly outdoor viewing veranda and outdoor exhibits. Pups small enough to be comfortably carried or contained are allowed in any of the buildings except for the restaurant or the snack bar. Pets are not permitted on the bus rides to the bottom of the mountain.

Pactola Pines Marina

Pactola Pines Marina

Pactola Pines Marina offers a variety of pet-friendly boat rentals on the crystal waters of Pactola Lake near Rapid City, SD. Float all day with your furry first mate on the largest reservoir in the Black Hills region. If you want a workout on the water, embark on a self-guided standup paddleboard tour with your Terrier or paddle with your pup in a kayak or canoe rental. Dogs are welcome for a fee.

Little Devil's Tower Trailhead

Little Devil's Tower Trailhead

Little Devil's Tower Trailhead is a pet-friendly hike to take on with your pooch in Custer, SD. The trail is 3.6 miles in length and is best used between April to October, ending up at a rocky outcrop. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

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