Black Canyon Campground
The campground is currently open. Docks and floating vault toilets are installed seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Black Canyon occasionally closes due to aggressive bear activity; check the park alerts page before visiting. No potable water is available. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am.
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 7:33PM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
A strong and slow moving fall storm system will impact the region from Friday night through Sunday. Well above normal atmospheric moisture levels combined with the dynamics from this storm system will provide the potential for heavy rainfall during this period. Thunderstorms embedded in the more general rainfall will have the potential to produce flash flooding, particularly over recent burn scars. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with Flash Flooding of recent burn scars. * WHERE...All of South Central Montana, Portions of Southeast Montana, and Sheridan County Wyoming. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 2.5 inches of rainfall is forecast across the watch area Friday night through Sunday. Locally heavier accumulations up to 4 inches are possible where thunderstorm activity develops. - The Robertson Draw, East Side, Elk, and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to Flash Flooding and debris flows during the watch period. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated Flash Flood potential as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Black Canyon Campground is the most popular boat-in campsite at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, situated amid crystal-clear water and pine trees along Bighorn Lake. Accessible only by boat from the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp, the campground lies about five lake miles into the canyon. The 17 primitive tent sites are free and operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and access to bear boxes for mandatory food storage. A floating vault toilet is operational from approximately mid-May through mid-September, and dock facilities are installed seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Trash collection is available seasonally. The campground occasionally closes due to aggressive bear activity when bears become habituated to human food. Visitors should check the park alerts page before planning a trip. Firewood collection is prohibited within the park, and the area is known for poison ivy. Sites may reach capacity on summer weekends.
Directions
Access is by boat only from the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp, located approximately five lake miles from the campground. The boat ramp is accessible via Highway 313 near Fort Smith, Montana.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| BICA_media@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 548-5406 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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