News Release

Bighorn Canyon Road and Lake Conditions Update

Date: June 28, 2024
Contact: Christy Fleming, 3075485406

The 4th of July holiday is just around the corner. The following are a few updates on road and lake conditions for visitors to help plan their weekend adventure to Bighorn Canyon.

Road Conditions

The week of July 1, crews will be milling and paving along highway 313. There will be single lane closures during daytime hours while work is being conducted. The roadway to be open overnight with traffic delineation through the active worksites due to narrowing of lanes and staged construction equipment.

Crack sealing will be conducted on the Ok-A-Beh and Afterbay roads. Visitors should expect single lane closure during the day.

Guardrail will be removed and installed along highway 313 and on the Afterbay Road. There will be single lane closures during daytime hours while work is being conducted. The roadway to be open overnight with traffic delineation through the active worksites due to narrowing of lanes and staged construction equipment.

All road work will be completed and off the roadway by 6:00 PM Wednesday, July 3rd, for the holiday weekend.

Schedules and locations of work are subject to change based on weather. Visitors are encouraged to check park social media accounts for the latest updates.

Lake Conditions

The lake level as of June 28th is 3637.76. The driftwood has not been bad, but can cause serious damage to boat props and lower units. Black Canyon and Dayboard 9 campgrounds remain closed. The park is working toward opening those campgrounds, but don’t have an opening date at this time. The floating restroom at Devil Canyon will remain out for the season for repairs. Floating restrooms are available at Barry’s Landing and Dryhead. There is no Fuel on the lake.

If you have questions, please call the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center at 307-548-5406.