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 20 at 4:32AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Showers are turning light and tapering off along the western foothills, but healthier showers will continue over central and eastern portions of the forecast area today. The risk of flooding continues. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with flash flooding over recent burn scars. * WHERE...Southeast Montana and Sheridan County Wyoming. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. The risk of flooding will diminish late this afternoon and evening as showers taper off. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The heaviest rainfall is slowly shifting eastward to southeast Montana and northeast Wyoming. - The Elk and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows. 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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