Dog Friendly Activities in Blackhawk, SD

There are 24 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Blackhawk. 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 Blackhawk.

Pet Friendly Bar K-9 Indoor Dog Park and Bar
Bar K-9 Indoor Dog Park and Bar Bar K-9 Indoor Dog Park and Bar is a membership-based indoor attraction in Rapid City, SD. The dog-friendly bar offers a safe, clean environment for Fido to engage in off-leash play. There are agility obstacles and toys to exercise and entertain energetic pets! Owners can sit and socialize with their favorite beer or wine in hand, and there are also non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. A guest pass is required for one-day use, and frequent visitors may purchase a monthly membership for one, two or three dogs. See Details
Pet Friendly 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. See Details
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
Dog Park at Braeburn Park There is 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 is not fenced. See Details
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 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
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. See Details
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 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 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
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
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
Cosmos Mystery Area Cosmos Mystery Area is a dog-friendly tour in Rapid City, SD, which operates seasonally from April until October. Leashed pets are welcome as long as they are friendly, well socialized and tolerant of children. This is a fun interactive tour of gravity hot spots. Purchasing tickets online in advance is strongly recommended. See Details
Cohort Craft Brewery Cohort Craft Brewery is dog friendly! Dogs are welcome in the tasting room. Food trucks are common at the brewery but it's OK to bring your own food, too. The brewery is open daily. See Details
South Dakota Air and Space Museum 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. See Details
Love's Travel Stop Love's Travel Stop in Box Elder, SD, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station. See Details
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. See Details
Rush Mountain Adventure Park Rush Mountain Adventure Park is a dog-friendly amusement park just 20 minutes from Mount Rushmore in Keystone, SD. There is a roller coaster, zip line, ropes course and cave tour. Dogs are allowed throughout the grounds, but can’t accompany you on the rides or cave tour. If you don’t have someone in your party to watch your dog during the cave tour, there are two free kennels available in the employee break area behind the gift shop. See Details
Dakota Point Brewing Dakota Point Brewing is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch to this cool Rapid City taproom, where every tap offers a different taste. Dakota Point Brewing is open Tuesday through Thursday from 3pm to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 12pm to 11pm and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm. See Details
Dog Park at Wilderness Park Pups are welcome to play off leash at the dog park at Wilderness Park, located in Rapid City, SD. Be careful, though, as the area is not fenced. See Details
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