Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road.
The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordinary place. With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.
Map showing location of park.
A black and white graphic with a circle drawing image of the walls of Bighorn Canyon. The text around the image reads "'Reel' Fun Adventures Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area."
"Reel" Fun Adventures Cast Off at Bighorn Canyon This Summer
Bighorn National Recreation Area is launching its new “Reel” Fun Adventures program series this summer, offering hands-on fishing experiences for youth, families, and first-time anglers.
Burned trees blocking a road through the Yellowtail Habitat Area.
Roads Open in the Yellowtail Habitat Area
The roads in the Yellowtail Habitat are open and cleared of hazardous trees thanks to the work of United States Forest Service, National Park Service and Wyoming Game and Fish crews.
A ranger kneeling on the ground to swear in a group of 5 Junior Rangers.
Junior Ranger Day at Bighorn Canyon
Join Bighorn Canyon staff and volunteers for the annual Junior Ranger Day scavenger hunt on April 18, 2026. This year the park is celebrating its 60th anniversary and the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center’s 50th anniversary. The theme of the scavenger hunt is ‘Then and Now’.
A terrain map highlighting the Kane Fire area with a red outline and fill.
Kane Fire Reaches 100% containment, Burn Area Remains Temporarily Closed
The Kane Fire is now 100 percent contained.
Containment Reaches 75%, Crews Begin Transition
The Kane Fire is now 75 percent contained, showing strong progress as firefighters continue their work. With fire activity decreasing, the number of personnel assigned to the fire is being reduced, with about half of crews beginning to leave the area today.
Summer view of the Yellowtail Dam from the Ok-A-Beh road.
Photo by Sharron Genaux
spring cactus with yellow flowers
Photo by Pete Sawtell
Four orange kayaks laying with their tips on the red rocks at Barry's Landing.
Photo by Ed Allen
Bighorn Sheep Overlooking the Canyon
Photo by Klein Photo Collection
Looking up canyon toward Devil Canyon from the rim at Sullivan's Kob.
Photo by Jonathan Welde
smooth water just south of Barry's Landing
Photo by Jonathan Welde
Red hills in the foreground with Bighorn Lake in the background with a brilliant blue sky.
Photo by Jonathan Welde