All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Buffalo Buttes
North Dakota
Elevation Range
2,500 ft - 3,000 ft
Notable Peaks
1
Coordinates
46.4046, -102.5638
About Buffalo Buttes
The Buffalo Buttes are a small mountain range located in western North Dakota. The range is characterized by rugged, eroded sandstone and shale formations that rise abruptly from the surrounding grasslands and badlands. The terrain is generally steep and rocky, with narrow canyons, ravines, and isolated peaks. The highest point in the range is approximately 3,000 feet above sea level. The Buffalo Buttes provide a unique and scenic landscape in an otherwise flat region of the state.
Notable Peaks
Buffalo Butte
2,985 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Watford City, ND
Williston, ND
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.