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Below you will find basic information about the four campgrounds in Bighorn Canyon as well as the waterway campgrounds. Click "View Details" under each to go to a page with more information about that campground. Open
 - 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. The water is only available at these sites Memorial Day to Labor Day. The electricity remain on year round. - 3 pull through sites - Modern Restrooms, RV dump station and drinking water are available - Swim beach and picnic less than 1 mile hike from the campground - Horseshoe Bend Marina and boat docks less than 1 mile hike from the campground TOTAL SITES: 68 Electric Hookups: 28 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 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 - $18 per night during the summer season (Mid April through October) - 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 TOTAL SITES: 30 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 16 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 - Near Fort Smith, Montana
- Open All Year - $35 per night for full utility sites - $18 per night for non-utility/tent camping sites - 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 TOTAL SITES: 22 Electric Hookups: 22 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 - Near Fort Smith, Montana
- Open All Year! - $18 per night fee (50% off with Senior Pass) - 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 TOTAL SITES: 14 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 6 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 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 TOTAL SITES: 5 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 5 Walk to/Boat to: 5 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 Black Canyon is a boat-in-only campground located five lake miles from the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp.
Black Canyon is currently closed (as of 8/30/22) because of aggressive bear activity due to them receiving food rewards from campers. - Open All Year - Docks in seasonally (Memorial Day - Labor Day) - 17 tent sites TOTAL SITES: 17 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 17 Walk to/Boat to: 17 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 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. TOTAL SITES: 5 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 5 Walk to/Boat to: 5 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 
NPS Dispersed/ Backcountry CampingDispersed/ backcountry camping is allowed on Bighorn Lake below the high water mark of 3640 feet elevation in undeveloped areas. Remember to pack out everything you bring in. Some dispersed camping sites might not be avalable during high lake eleveation levels. Fires are allowed below the high water mark (3640 feet). Please check fire restrictions before going out. Dispersed/ backcountry camping is free and does not require a permit. Camping is on a first come first serve basis. No reservations will be taken. |
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Last updated: April 24, 2025