Wind Cave National Park
26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747
33,851 acres · 30 miles of trails
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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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Gear up for Wind Cave National Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- ⛱️Pop-up dog shade tent
This park is light on shade — a 4-lb pop-up tent saves your dog from a 20°-warmer day.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
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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