Spearfish Canyon, Canyon in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
Limestone cliffs rise 1,000 feet along the 19-mile stretch of US Highway 14A, featuring three major waterfalls and dense forests of spruce and pine.
The canyon walls formed from ancient limestone deposits predate the geological formations found in the Grand Canyon, establishing its significance in North American geology.
The name originates from the Spearfish Creek that flows through the canyon, connecting the town of Spearfish to the northern edge of Black Hills.
Visitors can access the canyon through Exit 10 or Exit 14 off Interstate 90, with free entry and year-round accessibility except during winter snowmobile season.
The American Dipper, a gray bird that catches food by walking underwater on stream bottoms, maintains a permanent residence in the canyon waters.
Location: Lawrence County
GPS coordinates: 44.47750,-103.85000
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:44
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