Dog-Friendly Activities in Upton, WY

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Upton. 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

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

Crow Peak Brewing Company

Spearfish, SD

Crow Peak Brewing Company 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. 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

Devils Bathtub Trailhead

Lead, SD

Devils Bathtub Trailhead Visit Spearfish Canyon and take a dunk with your dog in the Devil’s Bathtub in Lead, SD. This dog-friendly, moderate trail is just over 1.5 miles out-and-back and has a natural rock slide into a pool. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners to discover this hidden gem in the Black Hills region. 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

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

Fish N Fry Trout Pond

Deadwood, SD

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. 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

Mystic Hills Hideaway

Deadwood, SD

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. 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

The O-SO Fun Dog Park

Gillette, WY

The O-SO Fun Dog Park Fido will love to play at The O-SO Fun Dog Park in Gillette, WY. The park is fenced, so Fido can run safely under supervision without a leash. The park also features separate areas for large and small dogs. See Details

Dakota Shivers Brewing

Lead, SD

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. See Details

Frontier Auto Museum & Cafe

Gillette, WY

Frontier Auto Museum & Cafe Enjoy a nostalgic roadside experience at the pet-friendly Frontier Auto Museum & Cafe in Gillette, WY. This Americana museum invites leashed dogs to join their owners in exploring the 13,000 sq. ft. collection featuring classic cars, vintage neon signs, gas pumps, and rare memorabilia. Visitors can also grab coffee or lunch at the Commodore Cafe. See Details

Sunday Gulch Trail

Custer, SD

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. See Details

Hat Six Travel Center

Evansville, WY

Hat Six Travel Center Hat Six Travel Center is a pet-friendly travel stop in Evansville, WY. There's a small, fenced area for your pup to stretch his legs and get some off-leash exercise. See Details

Roughlock Falls Trail

Lead, SD

Roughlock Falls Trail Roughlock Falls Trail is pet-friendly. One of the most visited areas in South Dakota, this trail is located near Spearfish Canyon Lodge and is around 2 miles in length. The payoffs include the beautiful waterfalls, views across the Black Hills and the chance to spot the rare American dipper in its natural habitat. This trail is rated easy, which means most pups can handle it. Roughlock Falls Trail is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details