Notable viewpoint · Big Horn, Wyoming

Black Butte

Black Butte is a viewpoint in Big Horn, Wyoming.

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Black Butte: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Butte

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

Visiting Black Butte: tips

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

How to reach Black Butte — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.38941, -107.45647. 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 Black Butte?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Black Butte?

    Nearby: Bighorn National Forest (sanctuary, 19 km), Cloud Peak Wilderness (sanctuary, 23 km), Lake Helen (lake, 25 km), Black Tooth Mountain (viewpoint, 28 km), Mount Woolsey (viewpoint, 28 km), Cloud Peak (viewpoint, 28 km).

    Is Black Butte worth visiting?

    Black Butte is listed as a notable viewpoint in Wyoming on Spotwander.