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Wilderness · ID

Bear Den Butte Wilderness Study Area

Bureau of Land Management
DesignationWilderness
StateID
Managed byBureau of Land Management
Best seasonJun–Sep
On the map
Map showing the location of Bear Den Butte Wilderness Study Area

About Bear Den Butte Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 10,000 acres of public lands in the Black Den Butte Wilderness Study Area. Outstanding opportunities for solitude can be found here. The rugged volcanic features and desert environment have opportunities for camping, hiking and hunting.

Things to do

CampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingWildlife viewingPhotography

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Jun–SepAverage low–high: 58–84°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 69%1.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Bear Den Butte Wilderness Study Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

See it on Recreation.gov →