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.

Glacial Lakes Distillery

Watertown, SD

Glacial Lakes Distillery 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. See Details

Cohort Craft Brewery

Rapid City, SD

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

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives

Spearfish, SD

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives 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. See Details

Jefferson Beer Supply

Jefferson, SD

Jefferson Beer Supply Jefferson Beer Supply is a dog-friendly brewery in Jefferson, SD. Fido is welcome on the patio and in the taproom. Craft beer, cider, and craft soda is on tap. Outside food is welcome and food trucks are announced on the brewery's social media accounts. See Details

Ben's Brew Station

Yankton, SD

Ben's Brew Station Ben's Brew Station is a 28,500-square-foot facility housing their brewing headquarters and pet-friendly taproom in Yankton, SD. Enjoy their selection of handcrafted beers and a round of pinball with your best friend by your side. They often have a food truck on site as well. See Details

Starlite Drive-In

Mitchell, SD

Starlite Drive-In Bring Fido to the movies at Starlite Drive-In in Mitchell, SD. This dog-friendly, single screen drive-in theater offers a full menu of delicious food and snacks, FM sound through your car radio and traditional drive-in speakers in the first 3 rows. There is even a mini-golf course and playground for children to enjoy. Rain or shine, the show will go on. See Details

Porter Sculpture Park

Montrose, SD

Porter Sculpture Park 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. See Details

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Box Elder, SD

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

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

Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village

Mitchell, SD

Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village Visit the pet-friendly Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village in Mitchell, SD. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners and explore this active archaeological site, which was once the home of the ancestors of the Mandan people 1000 years ago. See Details

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

Philip, SD

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in Philip, SD is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the outdoor areas of this unique attraction and see where a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles were placed in the Great Plains during the Cold War. Afterwards, head to nearby Badlands National Park and enjoy a scenic drive through the otherworldly surroundings. See Details

Pactola Pines Marina

Rapid City, SD

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

Fernson Brewing Company

Sioux Falls, SD

Fernson Brewing Company Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Fernson Brewing Company in Sioux Falls, SD to enjoy snacks, water and a thorough scratching by the taproom staff. Human visitors won't feel left out, as they enjoy a beer and the taproom's bring-your-own-food policy. Their event schedule and tap list can be found on the official website. Dogs are welcome on their outdoor patio and must be on a leash during their visit. See Details

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

Keystone, SD

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, also known as Iron Mountain Road, is a figure-eight route designed to highlight the region’s incredible natural beauty. This 70-mile byway built in the 1930s winds through a portion of Custer State Park and a section of Needles Highway with a peek-a-boo view of Mt Rushmore and a chance to drive through Needle Eye Tunnel. Fido can stretch his legs on the way at Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail. See Details

Rush Mountain Adventure Park

Keystone, SD

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

Rapid City, SD

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

Marne Creek West Greenway

Yankton, SD

Marne Creek West Greenway Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Marne Creek West Greenway in Yankton, SD. This community recreation area features an off-leash dog park, a community garden and a walking trail. See Details

Riverview Christmas Tree Farm

Canton, SD

Riverview Christmas Tree Farm Visit the pet-friendly Riverview Christmas Tree Farm in Canton, SD. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners to help choose the tree for your home this holiday season. Whether you're looking for a huge tree or a smaller pine, you'll find something that fits at this well-stocked Christmas tree farm. They are open every year for four total weekends starting the weekend before Thanksgiving. See Details

Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars

Sioux Falls, SD

Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars in Sioux Falls, SD, welcomes you to bring your pup and enjoy beers, shuffleboard, Golden Tee, 3 large TVs, and 2 outdoor fire pits. Dogs can hangout inside or on the patio, but they must remain on a leash and be well behaved. Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars offers fresh water and snacks for four legged friends. See Details

World's Largest Smokey Bear

Hill City, SD

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. See Details