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Wind Cave National Park
Pets

36 CFR 2.15

2.15 (a) (1). All public use buildings and caves are closed to pets. All areas closed to motor vehicle use are closed to pets. Pets are permitted on established roadways and roadway corridors. Additionally, pets may be taken on the Elk Mountain and Prairie Vista Nature Trails.

2.15 (a) (3). Leaving pets unattended or tied to any object within the Park is prohibited, including the exterior of motor vehicles parked within Park boundaries. Pets may be left unattended within motor vehicles with proper ventilation and water and in weather that is not hazardous to the immediate welfare of the animal.

Pet Boarding is available in Hot Springs:

Fall River Veterinary Clinic 605-745-3786 $5.00 per day $7.50 per night - Must have proof of vaccinations.

Mutt House 605-745-3999 $7.00 Pets must be dropped off before 11:00 AM.

Anise's Personal Touch Pet Care 605-745-7455

Caver surveying through a small passage in Wind Cave  

Did You Know?
With more than 132 miles (212 kilometers) of explored passages, Wind Cave is the 4th longest cave in the world. The cave is still being explored.

Last Updated: January 23, 2008 at 13:59 EST