Photo by Sharon Genaux
Boaters enjoy a summer day on Bighorn Lake near Eye of the Eagle.
Boating
Boating, kayaking, or Canoeing are excellent ways to enjoy the colors and scenic beauty of Bighorn Canyon.
If you are unable to bring your boat or do not own a boat, there is still hope of seeing the canyon from the water. You may join Hidden Treasure Charters for an unforgettable journey, rent a canoe from Horseshoe Bend Marina or a pontoon boat from the Ok-A-Beh Marina.
Hidden Treasure Charters begins trips from Horseshoe Bend near Lovell, Wyoming. You may choose to go to Devil Canyon or all the way to Barry’s Landing. Tours are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 - 4 p.m. during the summer months. Reservations are also available for private charter excursions on other days.
1 hour tours
- $25 per adult
- $15 per child 12 and under
2 hour tours
- $40 per adult
- $25 per child 12 and under
To contact Hidden Treasure Charters:
The Horseshoe Bend Marina has been reopened this summer. Hours vary until June 21, 2008. At that point the Horseshoe Bend Marina will be open seven days a week until Labor Day. Canoes, Paddle boats, and tubes are available for rent.
- To contact the Horseshoe Bend Marina:
- Phone: 307-548-7230
The Ok-A-Beh Marina is located near Fort Smith, Montana, south of Hardin. It is open Everyday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Pontoon Boats may be rented for a full day or for a ½ day. A full day is from 8 am to 6:30 PM. A half day is from 8 am to 1 PM or from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
- Pontoon Rentals - $275 per day
- To contact the Ok-A-Beh Marina:
- Phone: 406-666-2349
- Address: Ok-A-Beh Marina, PO Box 515, Hardin, MT 59034.
Personal Water Craft (PWC)
Bighorn Canyon does allow Personal Water Craft (PWC) on Bighorn Lake with some exceptions. PWC are not allowed in the following areas:
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In Bighorn Lake and shoreline south of the area known as The South Narrows. Personal watercraft users are required to stay north of the boundary delineated by park installed buoys.
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Crooked Creek Bay
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In the gated area south of Yellowtail Dam’s west side to spillway entrance works and Bighorn River from Yellowtail Dam to cable 3,500 feet north.
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At Afterbay Dam from fenced areas on west side of dam up to the dam.
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In Afterbay Lake, the area between dam intake works and buoy/cable line 100 feet west.
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At Government docks as posted.
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At the Ok-A-Beh gas dock, except for customers.
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From Yellowtail Dam upstream to the log boom.
There are boating registers located at Ok-A-Beh, Barry’s Landing, and Horseshoe Bend. For your boating safety, please sign the register prior to your departure and upon your return. Driftwood and rock outcroppings can be hazards on Bighorn Lake. Please use caution and enjoy safe boating on Bighorn Lake.
More information about boating Bighorn Lake can be obtained from the Friends of Bighorn Lake website at www.bighornlake.com.
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