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Local favourite viewpoint · Allamakee, Iowa

Black Bottom

Black Bottom is a viewpoint in Allamakee, Iowa.

Black Bottom: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Black Bottom

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Black Bottom — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.44164, -90.76624. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Black Bottom yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Black Bottom?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Black Bottom?

    Nearby: Jones Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 6 km), Sylvan (viewpoint, 14 km), Wildcat Mountain State Park (sanctuary, 40 km), Lake Winneshiek (lake, 41 km), Lansing Big Lake (lake, 46 km), Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Inc. (museum, 47 km).