Notable viewpoint · Siskiyou, California
Bald Butte
Bald Butte is a viewpoint in Siskiyou, California.
Bald 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 Bald 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 Bald Butte: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Bald Butte — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.47818, -123.47312. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bald Butte
- Ukonom Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~19 km · Must-see
- Siskiyou Wilderness · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~34 km · Must-see
- Deep Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~40 km · Must-see
- Salmon Mountain · viewpoint · Humboldt · ~42 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~49 km · Must-see
- Preston Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~52 km · Must-see
- Smith River National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Del Norte · ~55 km · Must-see
- Redwood National Park · sanctuary · Humboldt · ~55 km · Must-see
- Redwood National and State Parks · sanctuary · Humboldt · ~57 km · Must-see
- Statue Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~57 km · Must-see
- Informal Old Etna Viewpoint · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~58 km · Must-see
- Klamath Tour Thru Tree · beach · Del Norte · ~58 km · Must-see
- Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park · sanctuary · Humboldt · ~60 km · Must-see
- Russian Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~61 km · Must-see
- KIDE-FM (Hoopa) · viewpoint · Humboldt · ~62 km · Must-see
- Bigfoot Trail · trek · Humboldt · ~63 km · Must-see
- Klamath River Radar Station B-71 · fort · Del Norte · ~63 km · Must-see
- Scott Valley · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~65 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bald Butte
- Salmon Mountain · viewpoint · Humboldt · ~42 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~49 km · Must-see
- Preston Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~52 km · Must-see
- Informal Old Etna Viewpoint · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~58 km · Must-see
- Russian Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~61 km · Must-see
- KIDE-FM (Hoopa) · viewpoint · Humboldt · ~62 km · Must-see
- Scott Valley · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~65 km · Must-see
- Kangaroo Mountain · viewpoint · Josephine · ~68 km · Must-see
- Thompson Peak · viewpoint · Trinity · ~80 km · Must-see
- Collings Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~86 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Bald 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 Bald Butte?
Nearby: Ukonom Lake (lake, 19 km), Siskiyou Wilderness (sanctuary, 34 km), Deep Lake (lake, 40 km), Salmon Mountain (viewpoint, 42 km), Bear Mountain (viewpoint, 49 km), Preston Peak (viewpoint, 52 km).
Is Bald Butte worth visiting?
Bald Butte is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.