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Black Canyon Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Black Canyon Campground is located near Fort Smith, Montana, within the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The terrain features rugged landscapes with canyons and water bodies. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Bighorn Lake and the Yellowtail Dam, offering opportunities for boating and fishing.

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Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Black Canyon is a boat-in-only campground located five lake miles from the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp. Black Canyon is currently closed (as of 8/30/22) because of aggressive bear activity due to them receiving food rewards from campers. - Open All Year - Docks in seasonally (Memorial Day - Labor Day) - 17 tent sites

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Location

Black Canyon Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is located in Montana

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Directions

Black Canyon Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/bica/planyourvisit/black-canyon.htm.

Address

P.O. Box 7458
Fort smith, MT 59035

Coordinates

45.250918 N
107.962604 W

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Reviewed Jun. 10, 2021

Beware- Boat in only

There is no road access to any of the campgrounds located inside the canyon. The only road access campsites are downstream of dam in the afterbay

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Black Canyon Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Black Canyon Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area does not have wifi.