Bear Butte State Park is in the corner of South Dakota, near the borders of both Montana and Wyoming, and only about 33 miles northwest from Rapid City, one of the largest cities in the state. From the massive 4,426-foot summit of Bear Mountain, you can see four different states. The mountain itself holds a considerable amount of historical value.

Long ago, this mountain was considered a sacred place to the Native Americans and was the place where the creator would communicate to people through visions and prayer alike. Even today, many people come to this place both for its value historically, but also spiritually. Throughout the park, there are prayer cloths and tobacco ties hanging from the trees from people who have come to the mountain to worship. Respect this sacred space while camping at Bear Butte State Park by leaving nothing but footprints and taking nothing but photos.