• Red cliffs descend into the water of Bighorn Canyon

    Bighorn Canyon

    National Recreation Area MT,WY

  • Bighorn Canyon Alerts

    Build fires in designated fire pits. High winds can cause fires to get out of control. There is remodeling work going on at the Trail Creek Campground near Barry's Landing. Some camp sites may be closed while this work is completed. Some sites are open. More »

Lake Levels

Bighorn Lake and Ok-A-Beh Marina
Bighorn Lake levels can fluctuate dramatically from year to year
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For Current Lake Levels
http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_bhr.pl

Recent Lake Levels
Since 2000, lake levels have fluctuated between flood levels (over 3640) and historic lows (3572.70 feet). 

  • November 1, 2009 3639.47
  • November 15, 2009 3639.00
  • December 1, 2009 3637.38
  • December 15, 2009 3634.90
  • January 1, 2010   3633.29
  • February 9, 2010  3628.80
  • March 1, 2010         3627.97
  • April 1, 2010        3629.99
  • May 1, 2010           3630.75

For Current Launch Ramp/Road Conditions
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Bighorn Lake Facilities Operating Levels:

Ok-A-Beh

Launch Ramp

3580 Feet

Courtesy Docks

3590 Feet

Marina & Gas Docks

3600 Feet

Swim Beach

3610 Feet


Barry’s Landing

Launch Ramp         

3580 Feet

Courtesy Docks

3590 Feet


Horseshoe Bend

Launch Ramp         

3617 Feet

Courtesy Docks

3620 Feet

Swim Beach

3625 Feet


Black Canyon

Courtesy Docks      

3620 Feet


Medicine Creek

Courtesy Docks      

3620 Feet


Two additional boat ramps are available in the south district on the Bighorn River. The Kane boat ramp is for both lake and river access while the ML ramp is a river launch only.

Did You Know?

North Yellowtail Habitat Management Area in the fall

The Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area is a paradise for bird watchers.  Over 155 bird species can be observed throughout the year including the great blue heron, bald eagles, and white pelicans. More...