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Notable viewpoint · McKenzie, North Dakota

Bear Butte

Bear Butte is a viewpoint in McKenzie, North Dakota.

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Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Butte — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.65140, -103.52325. 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 Bear Butte yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bear 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 Bear Butte?

    Nearby: Theodore Roosevelt National Park (sanctuary, 55 km), Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (museum, 64 km), Little Missouri National Grassland (sanctuary, 64 km), Fort Buford State Historic Site (fort, 65 km), Fort Union Trading Post (fort, 68 km), Lewis & Clark State Park (sanctuary, 71 km).

    Is Bear Butte worth visiting?

    Bear Butte is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Dakota on Spotwander.