Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area - Camping

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area by National Parks Service

Afterbay Campground

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Adjacent to the Afterbay Lake, contains 29 sites which accommodate both RVs and tents year round. Each site is equipped with tables and BBQ pits/fire rings, bear-proof food storage containers, vault restrooms, a boatramp, drinking water and RV dump station. No reservations, hook-ups or showers.

Black Canyon Campground

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Open All Year

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Black Canyon Campground is a boat-in only campground located 5 miles south of Ok-A-Beh Marina at dayboard 5. The site contains 17 tent sites equipped with tables and BBQ pits/fire rings, bear-proof food storage containers, and floating vault restrooms. Sites available on a first come/first serve basis. Campers must carry out their own garbage. Extremely low or high water levels may make access to the campground difficult. No drinking water or terrestrial toilets available.

Horseshoe Bend Campground

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Open All Year

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Approximately one mile from the south entrance, is the turn off to Horseshoe Bend. The campground contains 54 sites which accomodate both RVs and tents year round. Each site is equipped with tables and BBQ pits/fire rings. Some sites have shade shelters. Also available are modern flush toilets, a boat ramp, drinking water and an RV dump station. NOTE: During the winter months, facilities are winterized and maybe closed with the exception of the Marina restroom. No reservations, hook-ups or showers.

Medicine Creek Campground

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Open All Year

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This boat-in or hike-in only campground is located north of Barry's Landing at dayboard 32, in Medicine Creek. Surrounded by junipers, there are 6 tent sites equipped with tables and grills. When water levels allow, a floating vault toilet, boat dock and slips are available at the site. No drinking water available or terrestrial toilet. Campground may be difficult to access during low water conditions by boat.

Trail Creek Campground

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Open All Year

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Trail Creek Campground, along the road to Barry's Landing, is a picturesque setting for the 5 tent only sites and 7 sites suitable for trailers or tents. Each site is equipped with tables and BBQ pits/fire rings enhanced by a nearby trickling creek and abundant shade. Bear proof food storage boxes and vault toilets are located in the campground. A boat ramp is located nearby. No water is available at this camping site.

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Bald Mountain Campground

Mileage:18 mi

Description: Located adjacent to US Hwy 14A and close to Medicine Wheel Historic Landmark. Elevation is 9,200 feet. Expect cool evenings. Vault toilets are provided. No public showers.
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North Tongue Campground

Mileage:34 mi

Description: This campground is about 1 1/2 miles north of Burgess Junction (US Hwy 14/US Hwy 14A). Right on Willow Creek. Services include drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection.
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Pine Island Group Area Campground

Mileage:37 mi

Description: Three-sided building, electricity, drinking water, extended serving tables, playground, vault toilets, and trash collection.
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Prune Creek Campground

Mileage:37 mi

Description: Adjacent to the South Tongue River and Prune Creek. Space generally allows for no more than one or two tents (8' x 10' tents). Sibley Lake is 2 miles to the east. No public showers. Showers are available at neaby lodges, approximately 5 miles to the west. There is a visitor center 2.5 miles west of the campground.
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Owen Creek Campground

Mileage:38 mi

Description: This campground is located 1/4 mile off US Hwy 14, approximately 5 miles south of Burgess Junction.
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Sibley Lake Campground

Mileage:39 mi

Description: Sibley Lake is located about 21 miles west of Dayton, on Highway 14 near Sibley Lake. Facilities provided are potable water, vault toilets and trash collection; 15 sites have electric hookups.
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Tie Flume Campground

Mileage:39 mi

Description: LOOP A - PEAK SEASON - OPEN: 06/05/2009 CLOSE: 09/07/2009 LOOP B - PEAK SEASON - OPEN: 06/05/2009 CLOSE: 09/20/2009 Services include drinking water, vault toilets, and trash collection.
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Cabin Creek Meadows Campground

Mileage:40 mi

Description: Located adjacent to US Hwy 14. Vault toilets are provided. Large sagebrush parks with islands of trees. Good base for hiking or riding, fishing or RV travel. Closed before and after reservation period. Picnic tables and firerings have been added to all sites. Campground must be vacated for 1 day before returning for another visit.
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Dead Swede Campground

Mileage:40 mi

Description: Services include drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection and firewood bundles for sale.
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Shell Creek Campground

Mileage:42 mi

Description: Newly refurbished campground. Near Shell Creek. Recreational horse pasture nearby. Horse not allowed in campground. Good base for hiking, riding, fishing or RV travel.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"