Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US Hwy 16, Custer, SD 57730
1,280 acres · 3.5 miles of trails
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- Park
- Jewel Cave National Monument
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Custer, South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.7297, -103.8294
- Size
- 1,280 acres
- Trail miles
- 3.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,820 reviewers
- · Real shade
- · 1,280 acres of room
- · National Park destination
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Gear up for Jewel Cave National Monument
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
No water on-site at this park — bring at least 32oz per dog.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
Third-longest cave in world. Leashed dogs on surface trails (Roof Trail, Canyons Trail) — NOT in cave or visitor center.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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