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2021 Guided Kayak Program Dates

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Kayakers near Crooked Creek

NPS, Jen Prentiss

News Release Date: June 24, 2021
Contact: Christy Fleming, 307-548-5406

Bighorn Canyon is again offering a guided kayak program this year on Bighorn Lake.Programs will be held on both ends of the lake and cover proper paddlingtechniques, self-recovery of a capsized kayak, general safety precautions, and fun facts aboutBighorn Canyon presented by park rangers.

These excursions will be offered free of charge on a first come, first served basis for up to 10 participants. Up to 5 participants with their own equipment are welcome to join for a total of 15. All participants must call ahead and register with Bighorn Canyon NRA.

To register for programs on the South District call the Bighorn Canyon NRA Visitor Center at307-548-5406.

To register for programs on the North District call the Yellowtail Dam VisitorCenter at 406-666-9961.

All trips are subject to cancellation at the guide’s discretion, such as for bad weather. Registered participants will be informed if there is a cancellation. If you must cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible to allow us time to fill the vacancy. The park always has a waiting list for kayak programs. 

South District
Date Time Description
July 23 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek - Full Moon Paddle      
July 29 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek
August 5     10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek
August 12   10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Horseshoe Bend to Crooked Creek
August 21   10 AM – 3:30 PM  Guides Choice *experienced kayakers

North District
Date  Time  Description
July 10  11 AM – 1:30 PM                 Ok-A-Beh to Box Canyon
July 22  11 AM – 1:30 PM  Ok-A-Beh to Box Canyon
July 31  11 AM – 1:30 PM                 Ok-A-Beh to Box Canyon
August 5 11 AM – 2:30 PM                 Ok-A-Beh to Frozen Leg
August 6 10 AM – 3:30 PM                 Guides Choice *experienced kayakers
August 20  8:00 PM – 11:00 PM  Ok-A-Beh to Box CanyonFull Moon Paddle

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