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Notable viewpoint · Mellette, South Dakota

Bus Butte

Bus Butte is a viewpoint in Mellette, South Dakota.

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Bus 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 Bus 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.

How to reach Bus Butte — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.56889, -101.18070. 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 Bus Butte yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bus 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 Bus Butte?

    Nearby: Deadmans Lake (lake, 64 km), Cemetery Hill (viewpoint, 1 km), Cross Butte (viewpoint, 1 km), Corn Creek Lake (lake, 3 km), Eagle Butte (viewpoint, 6 km), Coyote Lookout (viewpoint, 7 km).

    Is Bus Butte worth visiting?

    Bus Butte is listed as a notable viewpoint in South Dakota on Spotwander.