Local favourite viewpoint · Meade, South Dakota

Big Draw

Big Draw is a viewpoint in Meade, South Dakota.

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Big Draw: 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 Big Draw

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 Big Draw: tips

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

How to reach Big Draw — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.84443, -102.66711. 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 Big Draw?

    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 Big Draw?

    Nearby: Deers Ears Butte (viewpoint, 55 km), Lake Buffalo (lake, 74 km), Flat Top Butte (viewpoint, 5 km), Vig Buttes (viewpoint, 10 km), Horse Butte (viewpoint, 16 km), Rattlesnake Butte (viewpoint, 24 km).