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 July 21 at 9:03AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash flooding. - 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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