Wind Cave National Park
26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747
33,851 acres · 30 miles of trails
In Hot Springs' 33,851-acre Wind Cave National Park of prairie and caves, leashed dogs stick to Prairie Vista and Elk Mountain Nature Trails with water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. No cave or visitor center access. Bring tick preventive for prairies.
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- Park
- Wind Cave National Park
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Hot Springs, South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.5722, -103.4798
- Size
- 33,851 acres
- Trail miles
- 30
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 33,851 acres of room
- · 30 miles of trail
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Dog policy
33,851-acre prairie + cave park. Leashed dogs on Prairie Vista + Elk Mountain Nature Trails — NOT in cave or visitor center.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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