All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Dobson Buttes
North Dakota
Elevation Range
2,800 ft - 2,985 ft
Notable Peaks
1
Coordinates
46.7954, -102.7469
About Dobson Buttes
The Dobson Buttes are a small, isolated mountain range located in northwest North Dakota. This rugged landscape features a series of steep, rocky buttes and ridges rising abruptly from the surrounding prairie. The terrain is characterized by exposed sandstone and shale formations, deep ravines, and sparse vegetation adapted to the arid climate. Despite their modest elevation, the Dobson Buttes offer scenic views across the vast, rolling plains of the northern Great Plains.
Notable Peaks
Dobson Peak
2,985 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Williston, ND
Watford City, ND
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.