Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Brandon, SD
Big Sioux Recreation Area features spacious pet-friendly sites with plenty of room for dogs on 30-foot leads. The campground welcomes pets at all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options. Trails throughout the park provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with a paved bike path that keeps pets away from ticks in grassy areas. The park maintains clean facilities and well-kept grounds with picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Pet owners particularly appreciate the shady campsites with mature trees providing cover during hot summer days. Sites are nicely spaced and arranged to offer privacy while still allowing easy access to pet exercise areas. The park requires that pets remain leashed at all times and owners clean up after their animals.
Palisades State Park Campground and Sioux Falls KOA also accommodate pets with similar amenities. The Big Sioux River provides water access for dogs who enjoy swimming, with multiple access points along the campground. Several hiking trails wind through the area, including the Valley of the Giants trail featuring old-growth oak trees. Brandon's location just outside Sioux Falls means pet owners have easy access to veterinary services and pet supply stores in the city. Wildlife is present in the recreation area, so campers should keep dogs leashed to prevent unwanted encounters. The park offers a mix of wooded and open areas for varied pet exercise opportunities. Multiple reviewers note the park staff are helpful and friendly, often providing maps and information about local pet-friendly attractions, including Falls Park in Sioux Falls which allows leashed pets on its trails.
