Leashed or voice-controlled dogs are welcome in the Black Elk Wilderness, including Trail #9 to Black Elk Peak, and on trails around the Pactola and Sheridan Lake reservoirs.
Dogs are kept off the designated swimming beaches at the reservoirs.
In spring some areas may close to dogs to protect threatened and endangered species.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Leashed dogs are welcome across the Black Hills, including the Black Elk Wilderness, where they must be leashed or under strict voice control. Leashed or voice-controlled dogs are welcome in the Black Elk Wilderness, including Trail #9 to Black Elk Peak, and on trails around the Pactola and Sheridan Lake reservoirs.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
In spring some areas may close to dogs to protect threatened and endangered species.
Dogs are kept off the designated swimming beaches at the reservoirs.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.