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Badlands National Park
25216 Ben Reifel Rd, Interior, SD 57750
National park🪢 Leash required
244,000 acres
⭐ 4.8
12,800 reviews
Badlands National Park in Interior, South Dakota, permits leashed dogs in parking lots and within 50 feet of roads, providing water and restrooms. Extreme heat bars trail access. Shade pets during midday.
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- Park
- Badlands National Park
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Interior, South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.8554, -101.9878
- Size
- 244,000 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (12,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 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
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.6/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.8 from 12,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 244,000 acres of room
- · National Park destination
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Dog policy
244,000-acre NP. Leashed dogs in parking lots + within 50 ft of roads only — NOT on trails (extreme heat).
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
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