Spearfish Canyon FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Spearfish Canyon.

When is the best time to visit Spearfish Canyon?

The best time to visit Spearfish Canyon in South Dakota is during the summer and autumn months when the weather and scenery is at its height. June to August offer plenty of sunshine for sightseeing and outdoor activities, and with daytime temperatures between 22-28°C the climate is pleasantly warm without being hot. Autumn brings cooler temperatures, but with that comes beautiful foliage. Visitors come from around the world to experience Spearfish Canyon’s fall splendour, and you should too. Expect daytime highs to drop from the low 20s in September to the low teens in October.

Winters in Spearfish are marked by freezing temperatures and plentiful snowfall, making it a haven for winter sport enthusiasts, but not much else. Spring is mild if cool, and the scenery is nowhere near the splendour of the summer and autumn.

What is the time difference between the UK and Spearfish Canyon?

GMT – 6 hours

What places combine well with Spearfish Canyon?

From Spearfish Canyon one can easily drive west to see the natural wonders of Wyoming. From the otherworldly Devils Tower to the incredible national parks of Yellowstone and Grand Teton, there’s plenty more to see if you’re willing to take a road trip – including all of the historic frontier towns one can stop in along the way.

If you prefer to stay within South Dakota, then drive down south to Badlands National Park. An incredible expanse, this striking part boasts mazes of buttes, canyons, pinnacles and spires, as well as fossilizes species, like sabre-toothed tigers and three-toed horses. On the way, you can also pass through the beautiful Black Hills Forest and the iconic memorial to four of America’s greatest presidents, Mount Rushmore.