What are the hours at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area)

Does Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is partially closed. No Water Available at Ok-A-Beh Marina - Flushing Restrooms Closed

National Recreation Area · MT,WY

Partially closed

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is partially closed.

Why this statusNo Water Available at Ok-A-Beh Marina - Flushing Restrooms Closed

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: National Recreation Area
State: MT,WY
Nearest town: Lovell

About Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

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.

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Visitor info

AddressBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area South District Visitor Center, 20 US Hwy 14A, Lovell, WY 82431

Phone(307) 548-5406

Websitewww.nps.gov/bica/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Getting thereBighorn Canyon has two districts that are separated by a three hour drive. To get to the North District at Fort Smith, MT from Billings, take Interstate 90 south to Hardin, MT. Turn at exit 495 onto State Highway 313 to St. Xavier and then to Fort Smith, Montana. To get to the South District at Lovell, WY from…

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How we read this status

We derive Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No Water Available at Ok-A-Beh Marina - Flushing Restrooms Closed Full method: how we check park status.