Bear Butte, South Dakota
Bear Butte: Located in Meade County, South Dakota, on the northern periphery of the Black Hills, this geological formation is a prominent laccolith rising distinctly above the surrounding plains.
About
Bear Butte is a city located in the county of Meade in the U.S. state of South Dakota.
Quick Facts about Bear Butte
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Meade County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4744,-103.3074 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 18:21:08 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 32℉ Patchy Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Bear Butte is located at 44°28'28"N 103°18'27"W (44.4744300, -103.3074100).
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Weather
32°F
Patchy Fog
2 to 8 mph S
Tonight
Patchy fog after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 2 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bear Butte, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440749 | National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension | Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD) | 57706-4800 |
| 219037 | The Salon Professional Academy | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219125 | Headlines Academy Inc | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219046 | Black Hills State University | Spearfish (SD) | 57799-9500 |
| 219347 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City (SD) | 57701-3995 |
Closest post offices linked to Bear Butte.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Mead Post Office | Fort Meade (SD) | 57741 |