Bear Butte State Park
E Hwy 79
Sturgis, SD 57785
605-347-5240
https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/bear-butte-state-park/
State Park: Bike, Birding, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
Mato Paha or “Bear Mountain” is the Lakota name given to this site. To the Cheyenne, it is “Noahvose.” This geological formation is one of several intrusions of igneous rock in the Black Hills that formed millions of years ago. The mountain is sacred to many American Indian tribes who come here to hold religious ceremonies. Please be respectful of worshippers and their religious practices.