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    Other Dog Activities in South Dakota

    Tired of watching Fido run laps in the dog park? We’ve got the scoop on lots of other dog friendly attractions in South Dakota too. You’ll find information on all of the dog friendly wineries, boat rentals, botanical gardens, drive-ins, and other offbeat animal attractions in South Dakota here.

    Pet Friendly Crazy Horse Memorial

    Crazy Horse Memorial

    Custer, SD
    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. See Details
    Pet Friendly Bear Country USA

    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

    Falls Park

    Sioux Falls, SD
    Falls Park 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. 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    Keystone, SD
    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. 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

    The Splash Bark by SDK

    Harrisburg, SD
    The Splash Bark by SDK Bring Fido to have a blast at The Splash Bark by SDK, a tropical-themed pet-friendly play area in Harrisburg, SD that has synchronized water features specially designed for dogs. It's the only water park of its type in the whole country. There's a three-inch-deep pool to play in and other Tiki-style features for your pooch to enjoy. Bring your pup's proof of vaccinations to gain entry into the park. Dog owners can purchase day passes or memberships, and add the water park to daycare or boarding at The Resort. Beers and pizza are also available for the humans, and they have treats for the pups. 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

    WoodGrain Brewing Company

    Sioux Falls, SD
    WoodGrain Brewing Company 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. See Details

    Lupulin Brewing

    Sioux Falls, SD
    Lupulin Brewing Lupulin Brewing is pet-friendly. Located in Big Lake, this brewery and taproom is dedicated to crafting unique and compelling beers, with attention to quality and flavor. Leashed dogs are welcome both inside and outside on the patio. Lupulin Brewing is open Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 8pm, Friday from 3pm to 9pm, Saturday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. See Details

    Badlands Distillery

    Kadoka, SD
    Badlands Distillery 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. See Details

    Zymurcracy Beer Company

    Rapid City, SD
    Zymurcracy Beer Company Zymurcracy Beer Company is pet-friendly. Located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, this brewery prides itself on diverse and ever-evolving beer styles. Sample everything from light lagers and a Belgian-Style Wit to a Russian Imperial Stout. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners outside. Zymurcracy Beer Company is open Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 9pm. Friday to Saturday from 12pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 7pm. 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

    Severance Brewing Co.

    Sioux Falls, SD
    Severance Brewing Co. Check out the pet-friendly Severance Brewing Co. in downtown Sioux Falls, SD. Located steps away from Falls Park, this popular brewery serves up a range of delicious beers brewed in-house. There are eateries nearby as well. Your leashed and well-behaved pup is welcome to join you in the taproom and on their outdoor patio. See Details
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