White Butte (North Dakota)
Mountain Highest natural point in North Dakota, scenic butte
White Butte rises from North Dakota prairie; photographers and walkers come for open, wide prairie views and the peculiar geology of the badlands.
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White Butte is the highest natural point in North Dakota, located in Slope County in the southwestern part of the state.
The feature is an isolated butte rising above surrounding badlands terrain and is a destination for highpointers and hikers seeking the state high point; the summit is reached by a short, unpaved approach and a brief walk to the top. The area is remote and roads to the site are gravel or dirt.
White Butte is a natural landform rather than a constructed viewpoint and has no developed facilities at the summit. Visitors should come prepared for limited services and remote conditions.
It lies in the badlands region of southwestern North Dakota, near small towns such as Amidon, within Slope County.
- Elevation: Elevation is 3,506 feet above sea level, making it the highest natural point in the state of North Dakota.
How to Get to White Butte (North Dakota) #
White Butte is located in the southwestern region of North Dakota. Approaches are by rural roads from small towns such as Bowman; visitors should use local maps and road reports as many access tracks are unpaved and seasonal. Nearest larger services are in regional towns.
Tips for Visiting White Butte (North Dakota) #
- If attempting to reach the summit, plan in summer or early autumn when access roads and tracks are most reliable.
- Remote prairie roads can be long; ensure fuel, water and a charged phone are available before setting out.
- Combine with a visit to Theodore Roosevelt National Park for dramatic badlands views in the same region.
Best Time to Visit White Butte (North Dakota) #
Summer through early autumn is most practical for road access and comfortable conditions.
Weather & Climate near White Butte (North Dakota) #
White Butte (North Dakota)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.
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