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.
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
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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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