Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area • MT,WY

Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road.

spring cactus with yellow flowers

Four orange kayaks laying with their tips on the red rocks at Barry's Landing.

Bighorn Sheep Overlooking the Canyon

Looking up canyon toward Devil Canyon from the rim at Sullivan's Kob.

smooth water just south of Barry's Landing

Red hills in the foreground with Bighorn Lake in the background with a brilliant blue sky.

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.

Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road. (Fort Smith, MT District)
Sharron Genaux

Spring Cactus
Pete Sawtell

Kayaks at Barry's Landing ready to go. (Lovell, WY District)
Ed Allen

Bighorn Sheep Overlooking the Canyon
Klein Photo Collection

Devil Canyon Overlook from Sullivan's Knob Trail (Lovell, WY District)
Jonathan Welde

A Great Day on the Lake
Jonathan Welde

Horseshoe Bend from the Sykes Mountain (Lovell, WY District)
Jonathan Welde

View from inside the canyon.

Directions to the Park

This park has two districts that are three hours driving distance apart! Make sure you get to where you want to be.

The welcome sign at the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center with trees and a sidewalk in the background

Visit the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center

Start your visit by chatting with a ranger at the Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center in Lovell, Wyoming.

Snow covered view of Bighorn Canyon from the Sullivan Knob Trail

Bighorn Canyon Hiking Trails

Choose from over 17 miles of trails, ranging from short walks to dramatic overlooks.

Kayaks leaving Barry's Landing on a ranger guided kayak trip to Devil Canyon

Boating on Bighorn Lake

Boat across the waters of Bighorn Lake, while you take in awe inspiring views of the massive canyon walls!

An empty campsite at afterbay looks out into the water.

Camping in the Bighorn Canyon

Interested in camping when you visit Bighorn Canyon? We have great campgrounds in both districts!

Last updated: May 23, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

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

Phone:

307 548-5406

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