Alert: Black Canyon Campground Closed to Overnight Use: Only day use activities are permitted at Black Canyon Campground due to bear activity until further notice. For more information call the Lovell Visitor Center at (307) 548-5406,
National Recreation Area
Bighorn Canyon
Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road. (Fort Smith, MT District) Sharron Genaux
Overview
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.
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.
Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road.spring cactus with yellow flowersFour orange kayaks laying with their tips on the red rocks at Barry's Landing.Bighorn Sheep Overlooking the CanyonLooking up canyon toward Devil Canyon from the rim at Sullivan's Kob.smooth water just south of Barry's LandingRed hills in the foreground with Bighorn Lake in the background with a brilliant blue sky.
