National Recreation Area · Montana, United States
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Montana, United States, covering 120,296 acres (48,682 ha), established in 1966.
Photo: National Park Service, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Montana, United States |
| Area | 120,296 acres (48,682 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 45.0987° N, 108.2510° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a national recreation area established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, following the construction of the Yellowtail Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation. It is one of over 420 sites managed by the U.S. National Park Service. The recreation area spans 120,296.22 acres, straddling the border between Wyoming and Montana. It is divided into two distinct areas, the North District accessed via Fort Smith, Montana and the South District accessed through Lovell, Wyoming. There is no thru road inside the recreation area connecting the two districts.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) · Billings, United States · 51.0 miles away
- Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) · Cody, United States · 55.1 miles away
- Sheridan County Airport (SHR) · Sheridan, United States · 66.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area?
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is in Montana, United States (45.0987° N, 108.2510° W).
When was Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area established?
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area?
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area covers 120,296 acres (48,682 ha).
Does Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bighorn_Canyon_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/bica/ — Official park page.