Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Spearfish, SD

They advertise that they have Wi-Fi but it's almost like they shut it off at 10 o'clock at night when quiet time starts which is a great time for looking up directions or places to see, we could never connect for long and streaming- which means no Netflix its against the rules(which we never saw only overheard). They allow fires but make sure you get a metal ring because it's illegal to have a fire in south Dakota if you don't have one they have them but they don't leave them at the sites or let you know they are available. Also no petting zoo we specifically came here thinking they had one because they advertised and after we arrived they informed us it was turned into a dog park i have no pictures but there's not much to see here

The KOA was very easy to find right off I 90 and US 85. Check-in was quick and easy and we were guided to pull in site 65 with FHUs. The utilities are smartly placed in the middle of the pad. Our pad was plenty long enough for our 39 fifth wheel and F450 truck. The staff was super nice and helpful and the campground(CG) was well-maintained. We used their laundry room with 6 washers and 6 dryers for$2 a wash and$2 to dry. A bonus was that the dryers actually dried the clothes in 30 minutes. We were right across from their small fenced dog park. We were also close to the 7.5-mile nature trail entrance from the park to the river, which was great for walking our dogs. The CG has curbside trash pick-up plus firewood& ice for sale. The WiFi was above average for a park this size. We got two bars on Verizon. There are trees in the CG, but not enough to prevent you from getting a satellite shot into the sky. Guests with dogs here do not pick up after their dogs in the dog park and especially along the back side of the CG where we were staying. We saw dog poops all over the place and witnessed several times out our back window, and in the dog park, people not picking up after their dogs. The CG doesn't seem to enforce picking up after your pet. There is a lot to see and do in the area. As we were here in October, the leaves were changing in Spearfish Canyon and we enjoyed a really nice leaf peeper drive, and then visited Deadwood, which was having its Octoberfest.

Nice people, very clean bathrooms, close to highway so there’s some road noise. Nature trail with off leash dog area, and a small dog park in the middle for off leash doggy play time.

Really nothing in particular wrong with this campground, but it’s a little pricey at $45 for no bathrooms or showers. There is a little dog park at the front. Rules are pretty strict to the point of being unfriendly.

Really like the layout of this CG, it’s spacious and scenic. There are toilets but we used our trailer, so I can’t report on them. The reservoir is pretty (was really low when we went) and close to all of the sites. There is a playground and a dog park.

KIA’s are the glamping of camping. That’s why we stay at them every once in awhile. The dog park wasn’t great and the WiFi speed wasn’t anything to brag about. The bathrooms were clean and they offered evening activities. This stay really sold us on the view. It’s beautiful!

This little camp is not mentioned in the Deadwood promotional booklet and that's just fine with us! It was not crowded, but busy. Nestled between 2 streams and the tall pines of the Black Hills, we stayed 3 nights with our 3 dogs. It has everything you need, though the 50 amp sites are back-in, not pull thru. The bar and grill is popular with local ATVers and serves great hamburgers and a good selection of craft beers.

They also sell wood for campfires at a reasonable cost.

Our dogs loved the long walks around the campground, crossing over the creeks on the little bridges. There is an off leash dog park 10 minutes away in Lead, SD. Not ADA compliant, built on a steep hill with no paved walkway or stairs or hand rails, but the dogs loved it.

The wifi is iffy and the cell phone service is spotty at best, so bring DVDs to watch when you are not out enjoying the sites and activities.

15 minutes from Deadwood and Lead, 1 hour from Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial (a must see!).

Wide roads and campsite with plenty of grassy areas in between. It’s got all the amenities and is situated in an actual ranch. The ranch also has a golf course and houses. There is also a school on the premises and it was quite delightful to see teenagers in tennis classes playing in the middle of the resort. There is a nice looking playground and a big pool but it was already closed for the fall/winter months even though it was in the 80s-90s. Nice big grassy dog parks and a trail all around the campground you can walk them on leash. It a membership campground but you don’t have to be a member to camp here. It’s a pretty amazing place! We are here mid September. They are open all year long.

Me and my boyfriend stayed here since it was close to his job site. all the amenities were provided. There’s showers on site but don’t work so you need to go to the gas station, but if u state u r from the rv place they will give you a free shower. There’s also a playground and dog park on site. The only problem we had was with the water. The first day we got here it was working but never stopped. We called up the gas station and they came and fixed the problem but no more water for the whole rv park. But you are able to go to the gas station and they have water hookups for you along with sewer hookups that were provided for free. Overall it’s a great place with a nice price.

If you have an RPI membership, this place is a no-brainer. It’s a huge and well maintained RV resort with tons of family friendly amenities. Onsite restaurant and convenience store with gas station. Large pool with hot tubs. Tennis, basketball, pickleball, and shuffleboard courts. Mini golf and an activity center that will loan you a variety of sports gear and well as rent bikes and golf carts. A massive dog park. Our kids also attended a 2 day horse camp onsite which was very fun for them and very reasonably priced. The list of activities is endless. Tons of kids biking around and playing, so easy for kids to make friends. They also have cabin rentals and a few tent sites. There’s a weekly rodeo held onsite during peak season. It’s 15 minutes from Rapid City and close to the Black Hills. If you are looking for a base camp to explore this area, Hart Ranch is a great choice.

$24/day + $2 for pets. New campground hosts. They are doing a good job for first timers. Some sites are reservable, others FCFS. It was rainy and cold but this is a nice campground. Few helicopters d/t weather. Very convenient. Lots of water stations. The CCC buildings are amazing. Some cool rocks behind my campsite and lots of wildlife to tease the dog (birds, chipmunks, squirrels, whitetail deer).

This was the second time we camped at Pactola Reservoir and it was great. They are very dog friendly ($2/pet, per night and you have to pay in cash at check-in), which is awesome to find. We have two dogs but saw other campers with 3. The upper loop (I think sites 48+) looked like they are more for group camping in that the sites are very close together but the rest of the campground has spacious sites. We stayed at site 37 in a tent and while it was a little close to the bathrooms and trash, it didn't bother us as much as we thought because the site is huge. The camp store is also well-stocked and came in handy. Overall, we would definitely choose to come back!

Tent site no hookups. A little expensive but a couple miles from devils tower. Cook lake offers fishing, kayaking, etc. no pets on devil tower trails.

My dog Ozzie and I couldn't find any hotels in the area that allowed pets. So we turned to the dyrt and it directed us to this lonely stretch of road that allowed camping along the side of it. A nice stream follows along side the campsites to lul you to sleep. Oh, well, what's one more night without a shower? Am I right? 

Notes: Don't camp at the first sites you see driving further. There's better ones I assure you. Signs are posted everywhere, stating no campfires allowed. If you like off roading there's several trails you can check out! Peaceful and quiet!

Well it’s free and in an AWESOME location. Lots of hiking around. Only a few actual tent pads but you can set up anywhere. No fires! Pets are OK.

This was a quite campground for us. All ATVs were shut down by 10:00 pm. They have ATV rentals there and plenty of them. The main log cabin had a small bar area and kitchen, food was good. Tables, booths and center room fireplace. A small room with souvenirs. Sell trail permits there. Maps for trails that leave from camp. They have permanent camp sites as well. Spacious sites but lots of trees to pull around. Pleasant people work there. Pet friendly.

Was a nice spot for one night. Lush and pretty. Only downside is that it’s cramped and right on the road. It’s not a busy road, so was super quiet, but if you have pets or want to ride your bike or run, there’s no shoulder so you are in the street. Pool is very clean, though we didn’t use it. Staff is super nice. 1.5-2 miles from keystone and less than 5 to Rushmore.

Great campsite nestled in the hills. Conveniently located near Crazy Horse monument (literally, you can see Crazy Horse from the campground; see attached photos), and less than 20 miles from Mount Rushmore. You can access Mickelson Bike Trail from the property. Also, has many hiking and walking trails for your use. Fresh artesian water. The water was delicious! We were tenting and the ground was perfect for setup. Echo Valley campground has the option for dry site, water site, electric site, or water and electric site, for all travelers whether tent, RV, or camper. Has a shower house with bathrooms, and washer/dryer setup. Washer/dryer were out of order when we were there. Shower house has antiquated controls. We think owner is working on updating everything because bathrooms had new sinks and toilets (at least the women’s did; men’s had new sinks). Assuming it was the owner who checked us in, on a Friday late afternoon. He was humorous, gregarious, and welcoming. Welcoming to pets. During our two night stay almost every other camper had pets. Our only complaint was we couldn’t have a fire because the whole area was on an extreme fire danger risk. Not the sites fault, but that was our only real complaint

On a final note: if you want to stay at a modern site, with all the amenities and distractions, Echo Valley is not for you. This campsite was serene, beautiful, peaceful. There was enough access to the local environment, you didn’t need to go see the local sites to remain engaged and entertained.