News Release

Bighorn Canyon Preparing for Winter

Date: September 28, 2022
Contact: David Moore, 406-679-2063

Bighorn Canyon is nearing the end of a busy summer season and looking toward the winter. In the next month several facilities will be closed for the winter.

The courtesy docks at Barry’s Landing, Horseshoe Bend, and Ok-A-Beh will remain in the water into November or December or when the lake starts to freeze, whichever comes first. Boat ramps usually remain open all winter, however access and use depend upon snow, ice, and road conditions. The park will be removing the comfort station and dock at Devil Canyon no later than October 16th.

The water and electricity to hookups at the Horseshoe Bend Campground will be shut off October 1, 2022. The Afterbay Campground is currently in the process of winterizing and the water and electricity has been shut off for the season. The restroom next to the marina at Horseshoe Bend will remain open, but there will be no potable water. All Campgrounds remain open year-round. The dump and fill stations at Horseshoe Bend and near the Afterbay Campground, and the fish cleaning stations in the park will be winterized by October 1st. Starting October 1st, there will be no fees for camping until next season.

Bighorn Canyon offers wonderful year-round boating, fishing and hiking opportunities. All hiking trails are open and offer a variety of fall and winter scenery. Bighorn Canyon invites you to enjoy and explore the different seasons at the lake.

For current lake conditions or help planning a visit, visitors may call the Cal S. Taggart Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center at 307-548-5406.