National Recreation Area

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a National Recreation Area in Montana, Wyoming. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 7 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Montana Wyoming National Recreation Area No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/bica

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.

Closure

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.

Posted or updated Jul 16, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

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.

Year-round Pets allowed

Scenic Driving

Activities the NPS lists for Bighorn Canyon.

Arts and CultureTheaterAuto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingBoatingMotorized BoatingSailingJet SkiingBoat TourCampingCompass and GPSFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingOff-Trail Permitted HikingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoeingCanoe or Kayak CampingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingJunior Ranger ProgramPlaygroundSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnow PlaySnowshoeingSwimmingFreshwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Bighorn Canyon NRA is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: North District: Semi-arid, receiving 18 to 20 inches of rain annually. South District: High-desert, receiving 6 to 10 inches of rain annually.

Contact and directions

Phone: 3075485406
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area South District Visitor Center, Lovell, WY 82431
Coordinates: 45.1315, -108.1444· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Cal S. Taggart Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center (Lovell, WY)	Mon Closed · Tue 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Wed 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Thu 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun Closed	3075485406	Yes

Campgrounds

Campground	Total sites	Reservable	First-come	RVs	Fee	Reserve
Afterbay Campground	22	22	0	Yes	—	—
Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground	30	1	30	Yes	—	Reservation site
Black Canyon Campground	17	0	17	No	Free	—
Dayboard 9 Campground	5	0	5	No	Free	—
Grapevine Campground	14	12	0	Yes	—	—
Horseshoe Bend Campground	68	10	38	Yes	—	Reservation site
Medicine Creek Campground	5	0	8	No	Free	—

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/bica/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.