Parks / Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area · MT,WY
The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordinary place. With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (2)
No Water Available at Ok-A-Beh Marina - Flushing Restrooms Closed
Due to a water shortage, flushable toilets are currently unavailable at the Ok-A-Beh Marina. Vault toilets are available at the upper parking lot and a floating restroom is available on the courtesy dock.
Bighorn Lake Elevation is Below 3625ft
When lake levels are below 3625, boaters are advised to avoid areas south of Horseshoe Bend and the South Narrows due to low water levels. Throughout the year, lake water levels fluctuate greatly. Hazards and launching abilities change with the water levels. Please use caution when recreating on Bighorn Lake.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Campgrounds (7)
Afterbay Campground
- Near Fort Smith, Montana - Open All Year - 22 RV and tent sites are located on the south shore of Afterbay lake - All sites have fire rings and picnic tables - Composting vault toilets - All sites are back in (not pull through) - All sites have electric and water - RV dump station available across the road near the Headquarters building
Details →Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground
Barry's Landing & Trail Creek campgrounds are located on the south district near Barry's Landing, 27 miles north of Lovell, WY on HWY 37. - Open All Year - 14 RV sites, 16 tent sites - Most RV sites are small for a 28 ft RV or smaller - Vault toilets only, no running water or electricity
Details →Black Canyon Campground
Black Canyon is a boat-in-only campground located five lake miles from the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp. Black Canyon occasionally closes due to aggressive bear activity as a result of receiving food rewards from campers. Check the "Alerts" page for any closures within the park. And remember, Do Not feed or approach any wildlife. - Open All Year - Docks in seasonally (Memorial Day - Labor Day) - 17 tent sites
Details →Dayboard 9 Campground
This small boat in only campground is located at Dayboard 9, approximately 9 miles south of Okabeh Marina. During the summer season (Memorial Day - Labor Day) this location features a courtesy dock and floating comfort station. The primitive gravel campsites include picnic tables, bear boxes, and fire pits.
Details →Grapevine Campground
- Near Fort Smith, Montana - Open All Year! - 14 RV and tent sites are located on the north shore of Afterbay lake - RV sites are back in (not pull through) - All sites are handicapped accessible, have fire rings, and picnic tables - Vault toilets are accessible - There are no RV hookups - Trash cans available seasonally (May-Oct) - RV dump station and drinking water available across Afterbay lake near the Headquarters building and Afterbay Campground
Details →Horseshoe Bend Campground
- Located near Lovell, WY - Open All Year - All sites include fire pit and picnic table. - 68 RV and tent sites - 28 sites have water and electrical hook-ups. Water is only guaranteed at these sites Memorial Day to Labor Day, but may remain on, weather dependent. Electricity remains on year-round. - 3 pull through sites - Modern Restrooms, RV dump station and drinking water are available - Horseshoe Bend Marina, boat ramp, swim beach, and picnic less than 1 mile hike from the campground
Details →Medicine Creek Campground
Medicine Creek campground is a boat-in or hike-in only campground. It is approximately 3 miles north of Barry's Landing by land or water. - Open All Year - Lake level affects the proximity of the boat mooring to campsites
Details →Upcoming Events
Fishing Friday
Sep 4, 2026 · The Cal S. Taggert Visitor Center is located on the junction of US HWY 14A and WY 310 on the east side of Lovell, WY. The fishing pond can be accessed by following the sidewalk from the parking lot to behind the building.
Astro Landscape Photography Workshop
Sep 12, 2026
Lockhart Ranch Tour
Sep 19, 2026 · The Lockhart Ranch is located 2-miles north of Barry's Landing on an unpaved road. Park in the pullouts near the vault toilet.
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Birthday!
Sep 25, 2026
Things to Do
Devil Canyon Overlook at Bighorn Canyon NRA
One of the most iconic views in the park, Devil Canyon Overlook is a must see for everyone visiting the south district of the park accessed from Lovell, Wyoming.
Visitor Centers
- Cal S. Taggart Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center (Lovell, WY)
Source: National Park Service.