Local favourite viewpoint · Lawrence, South Dakota

Pine Butte

Pine Butte is a viewpoint in Lawrence, South Dakota.

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Pine Butte: 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 Pine Butte

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 Pine Butte: tips

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

How to reach Pine Butte — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.56705, -104.01958. 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 Pine Butte?

    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 Pine Butte?

    Nearby: Vore Buffalo Jump (fort, 14 km), D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery (sanctuary, 20 km), Spearfish Peak (waterfall, 25 km), Polo Peak (viewpoint, 34 km), Terry Peak (viewpoint, 38 km), Adams House Museum (museum, 40 km).