Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road. (Fort Smith, MT District)
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesNo Water Available at Ok-A-Beh Marina - Flushing Restrooms Closed
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park7 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available48 activities
Park Name
InfoBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Designation
InfoNational Recreation Area
State(s)
InfoMT, WY
Phone
Info3075485406
BICA_media@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoBighorn Canyon NRA is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Visitor Center: Cal S. Taggart Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center (Lovell, WY)
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Arts + 59 more
Weather Info
InfoNorth District: Semi-arid, receiving 18 to 20 inches of rain annually. South District: High-desert, receiving 6 to 10 inches of rain annually. Summer temperatures: Highs in the 80s (F) and 90s (F), lo
Getting There
InfoBighorn Canyon has two districts that are separated by a three hour drive. To get to the North District at Fort Smith, MT from Billings, take Interstate 90 south to Hardin, MT. Turn at exit 495 onto S
Location
Info45.1315° N, -108.1444° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website