Other Dog Activities in South Dakota

Pet-friendly Falls Park, sitting on 128 acres, is located on the banks of the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, SD. Enjoy captivating waterfalls from several viewing platforms, including a five-story observation tower. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.

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.

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.

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives is a pet-friendly attraction in Spearfish, SD. You can bring your pup along while you learn about the trout and explore the grounds. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

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.

WoodGrain Brewing Company of Sioux Falls, SD, is a casual dog-friendly micro-brewery where Fido is welcome both inside their warm, comfortable taproom and on the outdoor patio. Servers are happy to provide you with complimentary dog treats and water bowls. They specialize in high-quality craft beer using the freshest local ingredients whenever possible, including locally grown hops and barley. Snacks, such as pretzels, pub mix and meat sticks are available, and you’re also welcome to bring in your own food or order from a nearby restaurant.

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.

Glacial Lakes Distillery is locally-owned, dog-friendly distillery and tasting room in Watertown, SD. Fido is welcome to relax with you at an outdoor table on the patio, or check out the tasting room and store. Try their handcrafted cocktails using Glacial Lakes spirits, like The Bronx, Between the Sheets, or The Espresso Martini while you're there.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come spend an afternoon at the pet-friendly Badlands Distillery in Kadoka, SD. They welcome pups on their outdoor patio. Here, you can sample a variety of spirits created using interesting ingredients including local honey, cinnamon, apple, coffee and jalapeno.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Porter Sculpture Park in Montrose, SD. Featuring a monster-sized, 40-ton horse sculpture (among others), golf carts are available for those who would like assistance navigating the grounds. Please be aware that the area closes for the winter season.

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.

Woodland Republic Brewing & Blending in Rapid City, SD, is a dog-friendly brewery where well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome to join you indoors. Enjoy a unique selection of craft beers in a relaxed, pet-friendly atmosphere—perfect for hanging out with your furry companion while sipping something cold and local.

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.

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.

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.