Local favourite viewpoint · Lawrence, South Dakota

Bear Gulch

Bear Gulch is a viewpoint in Lawrence, South Dakota.

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Bear Gulch: 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 Bear Gulch

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.

Visiting Bear Gulch: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Bear Gulch — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.53054, -104.08160. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Bear Gulch?

    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 Bear Gulch?

    Nearby: Vore Buffalo Jump (fort, 8 km), D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery (sanctuary, 23 km), Spearfish Peak (waterfall, 26 km), Polo Peak (viewpoint, 36 km), Warren Peak (viewpoint, 37 km), Terry Peak (viewpoint, 37 km).