Spend The Night Under The Stars At This Montana Hidden Gem
There's a place on the Southern Montana and Wyoming border that's a paradise for those who want a real Montana adventure. Bighorn Canyon and Recreation Area.
What Is Bighorn Canyon and Recreation Area?
120,000 acres divided into two sections, one in Montana and one in Wyoming. It's a three hour drive between the two areas, so make sure you're on the right road or it could be a very long day getting to your campsite.
What Recreation Is Offered At Bighorn Canyon and Recreation Area?
- Bicycling
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife watching
- Historical Ranches to tour
- Tours and rentals to enjoy the water
What About Camping, Do I Need A Reservation?
Most camping spots are first come first serve except the Horseshoe Bend Marina. On the Montana side, camping runs from $18 a night no hook-ups to $35 a night with hook-ups. The one campground in Montana offering hook-ups is Afterbay Campground near Fort Smith. To shop all of the Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area campgrounds, click here.
What Kind Of Fish Can I Catch?
Bighorn Lake: Walleye, brown and rainbow trout, yellow perch, carp, catfish, ling and crappie. Afterbay is mostly rainbow trout.
Bighorn River:
Known as some of the best trout fishing in America, you'll find mostly rainbow and brown trout, however, thirty-eight species of fish have been caught in this river.
You need a license to fish in both Bighorn River and Bighorn Lake
A Great Stay In Conjunction With A Trip To Yellowstone
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Although Yellowstone is a gorgeous, serene and beautiful national park, it's always full of tourists. Bighorn Canyon can be a great respite before or after you spend your time in the park. You'll find a huge difference in the feel of being in a less-traveled tourist area.
Here's a sneak-peek at paradise: