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South Dakota fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in the Spearfish Canyon area peaks around October 10, with the best viewing from October 8 to October 16.
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Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s estimated status.
DestinationSep 1Oct 1Nov 1Estimated today
Spearfish CanyonPeak Oct 10 · best Oct 8–Oct 16
Peak Oct 10
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in South Dakota?
In a typical year, fall color in the Spearfish Canyon area peaks around October 10, with the best viewing from October 8 to October 16. Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
What trees give South Dakota its fall color?
The biggest contributors at the destinations we track include quaking aspen, paper birch, and bur oak.
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