Burgess Junction Visitor Center
This is a day-use visitor center, not a campground. No overnight camping is available. The visitor center operates 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with seasonal operation dependent on weather conditions.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 10:54AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the Wyoming Department of Health. WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Sheridan County, Wyoming. WHEN...Through noon Tuesday. IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from regional wildfires will continue to reduce air quality. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/
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Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
About
Burgess Junction Visitor Center is a day-use facility situated along the Bighorn Scenic Byway in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest. The center serves as an information hub for forest visitors, featuring an exhibit room, display room, and video room with interpretive materials about the area's natural and cultural history. The facility includes a self-guided interpretive trail and offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Flush toilets and potable water are available for day-use visitors. Dogs are not permitted inside the building but are allowed outside on leash. This is not a campground and no overnight camping is available at this location. Visitors seeking camping should consider nearby developed campgrounds such as North Tongue or Prune Creek, both located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway.
Directions
Located approximately 25 miles west of Dayton, Wyoming on Highway 14 (Bighorn Scenic Byway) at Burgess Junction.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| SM.FS.bighorninfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 674-2600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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