Outdoor Activities
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Bighorn Canyon offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, hiking, magnificent vistas, wildlife watching, camping, and biking. The hardest part may be choosing which option to explore! Biking - Ride the south district park road to parallel the ancient Bad Pass Trail or in the north district pedal the Ok-A-Beh road for an intense workout! Boating - Sail across the waters of Bighorn Lake, while you take in awe inspiring views of the massive canyon walls! Camping - Five campgrounds to choose from in a variety of majestic settings. Drive in or boat in to breathtaking spots! Fishing - The Bighorn River is a world class fishery. Bighorn Lake offers an opportunity to catch giant walleyes and many other species! Hiking - Follow the Hillsboro Trail to a well preserved ghost town or follow along the Sullivan's Knob Trail and try for a triple echo! Magnificent Vistas - Check out Devil Canyon overlook's thousand foot drop or the surreal view of the Canyon's start at Yellowtail Dam. So many choices, so much to see! Wildlife watching - See for yourself the largest herd of wild horses in the United States or experience the thrill of bighorn sheep rams locking horns. Opportunities abound! .jpg "Sunset in Black Canyon")
The waters of Bighorn Lake are a paradise for recreation lovers.
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Did You Know?
There are 13 trails with a combined mileage of approximately 27 miles in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. There are 3 trails with a combined mileage of 2 miles in the North District of the park. The remaining 10 trails are located in the South District of the park. More...