Launch Levels

Bighorn Lake levels can fluctuate dramatically from year to year. Watch for newly exposed hazards when recreating on the lake.

Courtesy of Denice Garrison

 

Lake Levels
Since 2000, lake levels have fluctuated between flood levels (over 3640) and historic lows (3572.70 feet). Check current lake levels before bringing your boat out.

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	3620 Feet
Courtesy Docks	3620 Feet
Small Boats (flat bottom)	3620 Feet
Larger Boats (Surf/Ski)	3625 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.

 

Lower lake levels mean more impediments to look for when boating in the canyon.

NPS/Jenna Schauer