Bear Butte Lake Public Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:21 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeFull Moon (97% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Bear Butte Lake Public Access
| Location | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bear Butte Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (2 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 44.460432, -103.441116 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Meade |
| Phone | (605) 347-5240 |
Bear Butte Lake Public Access is a public boat launch providing access to Bear Butte Lake in South Dakota at coordinates 44.46043, -103.44112. Rated 5.0/5 based on 2 Google reviews.
Bear Butte Lake Public Access is a public boat launch on Bear Butte Lake in Meade County, South Dakota. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Butte Lake Public Access
Is Bear Butte Lake Public Access free to use?
Yes, Bear Butte Lake Public Access is a public boat launch with free access in South Dakota.
How is Bear Butte Lake Public Access rated?
Bear Butte Lake Public Access has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 2 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Bear Butte Lake Public Access access?
Bear Butte Lake Public Access provides boat launch access to Bear Butte Lake in South Dakota.
How do I get to Bear Butte Lake Public Access?
Bear Butte Lake Public Access is located at coordinates 44.460432, -103.441116 in South Dakota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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