Montana / Big Horn County / Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Afterbay Campground

Open — Open year-round. Water and electric hookups at campsites are shut off for winter, and dump and fill stations have been winterized. Composting toilets remain available. Campsite occupancy limited to 14 cumulative days within a 28-day period.

About

Afterbay Campground is located on the south shore of Afterbay Lake in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, just outside Fort Smith, Montana. The campground operates year-round and offers 22 back-in sites suitable for both RVs and tent camping. All sites include electric and water hookups (when operational), fire rings, and picnic tables. The campground is designed to accommodate larger RVs, though all sites are back-in only with no pull-through options. During the camping season, full utility sites cost $35 per night, while non-utility/tent sites are $18 per night. Water and electric hookups are shut off for winter, and the dump and fill stations are winterized during cold months. However, the campground remains open with composting vault toilets available year-round. All sites are handicapped accessible, with campsites 6, 7, and 19 designated as fully accessible sites. The campground is managed by the Crow Tribe of Indians under agreement with the National Park Service. Reservations can be made by calling the Yellowtail Market during normal operating hours or after hours. Payment is cash or check only, made payable to the Crow Tribe of Indians. The campground enforces a 14-day limit within any 28-day period, quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM, and requires pets to be leashed at all times.

Directions

Take Highway 313 through the town of Fort Smith, MT and follow the brown and white sign to Afterbay Campground. It will be on the right side of 313 just past the NPS Headquarters building.

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